Connect The Baler To The Three-Point Hitch; Connect The Pto Shaft; Attach The Gate Lift Pull Rope And Net Pull Rope - IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

3.2 Connect the Baler to the Three-Point Hitch

a) Attach and secure the tractor's lift arms to the two lower pins on the baler.
b) Raise the lift arms slightly to remove weight from the stand and then raise the stand, securing it with the
linchpin.
c) Raise or lower the lift arms to tilt the baler until the top of the baler is level with the ground.
d) Adjust the tractor top link until it aligns with the top link mounting holes on the baler and secure with top
link pin.
e) Tighten sway chains on the tractor's lift arms to center the baler and prevent lateral movement.

3.3 Connect the PTO Shaft

NOTE: If attaching the baler to the tractor for the first time, please note that the PTO shaft may
need to be shortened. See our PTO Shaft Cutting Guide for details.
Connect both ends of the shaft by pushing in the locking pin and sliding the yoke onto the PTO of the
tractor and baler. Push until the locking pin releases and settles into the groove. Attach the cover's safety
chains to a stationary part of the tractor. Leave some slack in the chain to accommodate pivoting
movements.

3.4 Attach the Gate Lift Pull Rope and Net Pull Rope

Attach the ends of the ropes to the gate lift lever and net activation lever, respectively, if not already
attached. Tie the other ends of the ropes to the tractor's ROPS bar or somewhere inside the cab for easy
access during work.
CAUTION: Leave some slack so that the ropes do not become taught during regular operation,
but not so loose that it becomes entwined in the PTO shaft or other moving parts.
Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator's Manual
Figure 24 Front of baler
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