Drawbars And Towing Attachments; Attaching/Detaching Trailed Equipment; Drawbar Safety - New Holland T6010 Operator's Manual

DRAWBARS AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS

NOTE: Before attaching trailed equipment to the
tractor, read the following text carefully.
ATTACHING/DETACHING TRAILED
EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT: Regulations in some areas require
brakes on towed equipment when operating on the
public highway. Before travelling on public roads,
make sure you comply with the legal requirements
for your country.
To attach the tractor to trailed equipment and
implements:
1. Ensure that the implement is at draw bar height.
2. Slowly inch rearwards to allow the drawbar and
implement hitch to align.
3. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine.
4. Insert the hitch pin and ensure that the retainer
is in the latched position.
IMPORTANT: When
semi-mounted equipment to the 3-point linkage or
when attaching trailed equipment to the drawbar or
hitch, ensure that there is adequate clearance
between the implement
Semi-mounted or trailed equipment may interfere
with the tractor rear tyres. If necessary, adjust
steering stops (four wheel drive only) or linkage
stabilisers.
NOTE: For implements that require hitch extensions
or interfere with the tractor clevis, remove and store
the clevis and hitch pin.
SECTION 3 - - FIELD OPERATION
attaching mounted
and the tractor.
Always use a safety chain installed between the
tractor and implement hitch when transporting
equipment on the highway. See page 3--101.
Observe the following precautions for towing
equipment not equipped with brakes:
Do not tow equipment weighing more than twice
•
the tractor weight.
Do not exceed 10 MPH (16 km/h) if towed
•
equipment weighs more than the tractor.
Do not exceed 20 MPH (32 km/h) while towing
•
equipment that weighs less than the tractor.

DRAWBAR SAFETY

Do not pull from the lower links with the links above
the horizontal position. Always use the drawbar,
pick-up hitch or lower links in the lowered position for
pull-type work, otherwise the tractor may overturn
rearwards.
or
NOTE: When supporting equipment on the drawbar
ensure that the total weight on the rear axle does not
exceed the maximum static downward load or the
rear tyre load capacity, whichever is the lower (see
Tyre Pressures and Permissible Loads at the end of
Section 3).
IMPORTANT: When transporting equipment on the
highway it is recommended that a safety chain
having a tensile strength equal to the gross weight of
the implement be installed between the tractor and
implement hitch. See Safety Chain on page 3- -101.
WARNING
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