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Hitching a Machine with a Forged
Ball Coupler
1.
Apply removable thread-locking compound to
the threads of the coupler bolt to prevent the
coupler handle from coming loose
Important:
Apply thread-locking compound
as needed in the future.
Figure 16
1. Coupler handle
2. Coupler
3. Clamp
2.
Apply chassis grease to the socket of the coupler
and the area of the clamp that contacts the ball.
3.
Push the coupler bolt up through the coupler
clamp and the coupler top, and connect the
coupler handle to the bolt
4.
Position the coupler so that the socket is on top
of the hitch ball and the clamp is under the ball
(Figure
16C).
5.
Turn the coupler handle clockwise to thread it
onto the bolt until it is secure
Note:
Use a wrench to keep the bolt from
spinning.
6.
If the machine is equipped with a trailer-light kit,
connect the wire plug of the tow vehicle to the
wire plug of the machine.
(Figure
16).
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4. Bolt
5. Hitch ball
(Figure
16A).
(Figure
16D).
Hitching a Machine with a Pintle
Hitch Tow Pole
1.
Remove the pin from the pintle hitch and open
it
(Figure
17).
2.
Position the ring on the tow pole onto the hook
of the pintle hitch
3.
Close the top of the pintle hitch and secure it
with the pin
(Figure
4.
If the machine is equipped with a trailer-light kit,
connect the wire plug of the tow vehicle to the
wire plug of the machine.
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Figure 17
(Figure
17).
17).
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