Mechanical Connections; Adjusting The Drawbar Length; Jockey Wheel; Connecting The Fork Drawbar - Hardi NEPTUN Series Instruction Book

4 - Starting up

Mechanical connections

Adjusting the drawbar length

1. Place the jockey wheel in the position indicated on the photo.
2. Loosen the three bolts (A), located in the area where the drawbar
is connected to the chassis.
3. Remove the bolt (B).
4. Adjust the drawbar to the desired position.
5. Replace bolt (B), making sure that it passes through the holes in
the chassis and the shaft.
6. Tighten the bolts (A) and the locknut again.

Jockey wheel

The jockey wheel allows the mistblower to be coupled to or uncoupled
from the tractor. The illustration shows the position when the mistblower
is detached from the tractor; when the mistblower is attached it will be
stored on the left-hand side of the mistblower chassis using two pins.
The height of the machine can be adjusted by turning the handle (C).

Connecting the fork drawbar

This is attached to the transversal hole boom mounted on the tractor lower links. Before connecting the PTO make sure
that the coupler is correctly attached and secured, and that the tractor wheels do not touch the mistblower when turning.
A transmission shaft with CV joint is not required.
Adjust the drawbar if necessary as explained in another section.

Connecting the ring drawbar

This is attached to the standard clevis-type coupler close to the tractor
body. Before connecting the PTO make sure that the drawbar is correctly
attached and secured, and that the tractor wheels do not touch the
mistblower when turning. A transmission shaft with CV joint is required
on the tractor's side. It is possible to adjust the length of the drawbar.
Adjust the drawbar if necessary as explained before.
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