Safety Tow Chain; Connecting Implement Hydraulic Lines To The Tractor - Schulte FX-1800 Operator's Manual

5.2 Safety Tow Chain

If the implement is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the implement must be connected between the tractor and implement. This will help control
the implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is
attached to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support.
After connecting both ends of the safety chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain
length. Adjust length as necessary and allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both
directions. When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the
chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or
otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039
IMPORTANT: Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to link to the PAMI Safe
Implement Hitching Manual for more information on correctly connecting
agricultural tractors to implements. Or type in your internet browser the following
web address: www.algqr.com/hme

5.3 Connecting Implement Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor

With the tractor shut down and secured in position,
relieve hydraulic pressure from the tractor by
moving the control levers back and forth several
times or placing the levers in the float position.
When connecting the hydraulic lines, keep hoses,
quick couplers, and swivels free of contamination.
Never leave a disconnected hose end open and
cap the tractor hydraulic outlet ports when not in
use. If the tractor ports or implement hydraulic hose
ends become contaminated, wipe clean with a rag
before connecting.
Hydraulic Line Support
After connecting the hydraulic lines to the tractor, adjust the hoses in the hose organizers to allow sufficient
slack for turning. Ensure that hoses do not contact the driveline, do not bind while turning, and do not become
pinched or kinked.
Hydraulic Cylinder Priming
Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport pins to lower the cutter
wings. Hydraulic cylinders and lines are filled by holding the valve control levers in the raised position until the
cylinders are fully extended. Place control levers in the float position and repeat process a second time.
Ensure wings are entirely supported by the cylinder before removing the transport pins. NEVER drive out pins
or remove pins that have tension on them.
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