Tractor Hook-Up - Land Pride RC2512 Operator's Manual

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Hook-up

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DANGER
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-Point lift controls while someone is directly
behind the tractor or near the implement.
Refer to Figure 1-4:
IMPORTANT: Jack attachment pin must be fully
inserted and secured before working on or around a
cutter not hooked to the tractor drawbar.
1. Make certain jack stand (#3) is properly attached to
cutter hitch and secured with attachment pin (#8).
2. Back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#9).
3. Raise or lower jack stand (#3) to align clevis (#9) with
tractor drawbar. Drawbar should fit between lower
and upper plates of clevis.
4. Back tractor up to cutter hitch until holes in drawbar
and clevis hitch (#9) are aligned.
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NOTE: Hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2) are
supplied by customer.
5. Attach cutter to tractor drawbar with customer
supplied hitch pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2).
6. Lower jack stand (#3) until hitch weight is supported
by drawbar. Protect jack stand from damage by
removing it from the hitch and storing it on the
left-hand wing deck storage base. Prevent water and
freeze damage by storing it so that the foot is level
with or lower than the head, especially when wing is
folded up. See cover picture for correct position.
7. Attach hitch safety chain (#4) to the tractor. Adjust
chain length to remove all slack except what is
necessary to permit turning. Lock chain hook
securely to the safety chain.
Tractor Hookup
Figure 1-4
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