3-Point Hitch; Category 1 & 2; Selecting The Holes Of Lower Links; Selecting The Top Link Mounting Holes - Kubota M8540 NARROW Operator's Manual

3-POINT HITCH

1. Make preparations for attaching
implement.
BCategory 1 & 2
The standard tractor has both category 1 & 2.
Category 1 type is standard and assemble all parts shown
as below.
To change from category 1 to category 2.
1. Remove adjusting collar from the lower link.
2. Add side collar onto both the lower links.
3. Remove adjusting collar from the rear top link pin.
4. Use the correct rear top link pin for category 2.
(1) Lower link
(2) Top link
(3) Collar, lower link (1)
(4) Top link rear pin (1)
(5) Collar, top link (1)
(6) Top link rear pin (2)
(7) Collar, side (2)
THREE-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR
BSelecting the holes of Lower Links
There are two holes in the lower links. For most
operations the lifting rods should be attached to the (B)
hole.
(1) Lower link
(2) Lifting rod
A The lifting rods may be attached to (A) for greater
lifting force.
BSelecting the Top Link Mounting Holes
Select the proper set of holes by referring to the
"Hydraulic Control Unit Use Reference Chart" in Hydraulic
Unit section.
If the hydraulic unit is set for draft control, draft response
is more sensitive when an implement is connected to the
lower set of top link mounting holes. If draft control is not
required, it is recommended to use the top set (1).
BDrawbar
Remove the drawbar if a close mounted implement is
attached.
holes: (A), (B)
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