The 3-Point Hitch Setup; Adjusting Lateral Float; Selecting The Top Link Mounting Holes - Kubota M7132 Operator's Manual

THE 3-POINT HITCH SETUP

THE 3-POINT HITCH SETUP
1. Make preparations for attaching implement.
• Adjusting lateral float on page 201
• Selecting the top link mounting holes on page
201
• Drawbar on page 202
2. Attaching and detaching implements
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine.
• Do not stand between the tractor and the
implement unless the parking brake is
applied.
• Before attaching
implement, locate the tractor and implement
on a firm level surface.
• Whenever an implement or other attachment
is connected to the tractor 3-point hitch,
check the full range of operation for
interference, binding or PTO separation.
• Do not exceed the maximum allowable
length of either lifting rod, or the lifting rod
will come apart and the 3-point equipment
may fall.
• Remote hitch up switch and down switch on
page 202
• Lifting rod on page 202
• Top link on page 203
• Stabiliser (if equipped) on page 203
• Automatic stabiliser (if equipped) on page 203
• Quick hitch (hook type) on page 204
Type A (hitch made by SCHARMÜLLER)
• Drawbar on page 206
• High-hitch on page 206
• Piton-fix on page 208
Type B (hitch made by DROMONE)
• Auto hitch (push back type) on page 208
• FRONT 3-POINT HITCH (IF EQUIPPED) on
page 210

1. Adjusting lateral float

1. To allow the implement to follow ground contour,
attach the rectangular washers and pin heads in
vertical position.
2. To hold the implement, reset the rectangular
washers and pin heads in horizontal position.
M7132, M7152, M7172
or detaching the
3-POINT HITCH AND DRAWBAR
(1) Rectangular washer
(2) Pin head
Floating mechanism
When the floating mechanism is used, the implement is
able to follow the tractor freely in response to the soil
and ground conditions. This is suited for operation with
implements wider than the tractor.
Removing the lynch pin
(A) "LOCK"
(B) "PUSH"
2. Selecting the top link mounting
holes
Select the proper set of holes.
(See Hydraulic control unit use reference chart on page
229.)
(A) Horizontal position
(B) Vertical position
201