Connecting The Planter To The Tractor; Connecting The Three-Point Hitch; Lower Links - Standard Hitch; Lower Links - Quick Hitch - MASSEY FERGUSON 8702 Service Manual

CONNECTING THE PLANTER TO THE
TRACTOR

Connecting the Three-Point Hitch

The following hitching procedures are for tractors with
standard three-point hitch or quick hitches, and planters
with or without lift assist wheels.
NOTE: Adjust both lower links to equal length and height
before proceeding

Lower Links - Standard Hitch

Back the tractor to the planter and raise the lower links
between the hitch plates.
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WARNING: Stop tractor engine and shift to
park or set parking brake and remove the
key before dismounting.
Install the hitch pins according to the tractor hitch
category (III, IIIN, II). Install roll pins (A) in the holes
nearest the hitch plates as shown.
Install clip pins (B) as shown.

Lower Links - Quick Hitch

FIG. 15: Hookup for Hitch Categories
Install the hitch pins according to the tractor hitch
category (III, IIIN, II). Install roll pins (A) in holes nearest
the hitch plates as shown.
Install clip pins (B) as shown.
Perform upper link procedures for the quick hitch and
connect the tractor to the planter.
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Field Operations and Adjustments
B
A
Cat. III
A
Cat. IIIN
B
Cat. II
FIG. 15
A
B
A
B
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