Lifting Rod (Left); Lifting Rod (Right) - Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual

2. Attaching and detaching implements
To avoid personal injury:
A Be sure to stop the engine.
A Do not stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.
A Before attaching or detaching implement,
locate the tractor and implement on a firm level
surface.
A Whenever an implement or other attachment is
connected to the tractor 3-point hitch, check
full range of operation for interference, binding
or PTO separation.
A Do not exceed maximum allowable length of
either lifting rod, or the lifting rod will come
apart and the 3-point equipment may fall.
BLifting Rod (Left)
By turning the rod itself, the lifting rod varies its length.
When extending the rod, do not exceed the groove on the
rod thread.
(1) Lifting rod (A) "GROOVE"
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR
BLifting Rod (Right)
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not extend lifting rod beyond the groove on
the thread rod.
1. To adjust the length of the lifting rod, lift the adjusting
handle and turn to desired length.
2. After adjusting, lower the lifting rod adjusting handle to
the lock position.
3. When extending the rod using adjusting handle, do not
exceed the groove on the rod thread.
(1) Lifting rod
(2) Adjusting handle
(1) Adjusting handle
(2) Lock pin
(A) "GROOVE"
(A) "LOCK POSITION"
(B) "UNLOCK POSITION"
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