Extending The Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch; Latching The Hydraulic Pick-Up Hitch - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

3. Operation
5. Check the linkage position.
IMPORTANT: Adjust the linkage so that it does not hit the towed device or
power take-off shaft at any circumstance.
3.21.4.3

Extending the Hydraulic pick-up hitch

When the frame of the towing device is lowered, you can extend it hydraulically
backwards to make it easier to attach the trailer hitch/drawbar/Ø80mm ball hitch
to the drawbar eye. The cylinder of the hydraulic extension is usually connected
to rear auxiliary hydraulic valve 1.
1
GUID-BB7AF9B0-5174-4891-B261-354F251B1D6F
1. Auxiliary hydraulic lever 1
1. Extend the towing device.
Pull the lever of the auxiliary hydraulics valve 1.
2. Retract the towing device.
Push the lever of the auxiliary hydraulic valve 1.
3.21.4.4

Latching the Hydraulic pick-up hitch

DANGER: Make sure that at least 20% of the total combination weight
rests on the front wheels. When needed, use a sufficient number of
front ballast weights.
WARNING: When attaching any implements, check that the drawbar
eye engages the trailer hook correctly.
WARNING: When attaching a trailer or implement, do not exceed the
maximum weight of the rear axle or the maximum load of the tyre type.
See the technical specifications in this manual for the maximum
permissible weights and loads.
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