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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Chain
Use a Safety Chain to help control drawn machinery
should it separate from the Tractor Drawbar.
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Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater
than the gross weight of towed machinery, in
accordance with ASAE S338.2 specifications. If two
or more machines are pulled in tandem, a larger chain
may be required. Chain capacity must be greater that
the total weight of all towed implements.
A second chain should be used between each
implement.
Tractor
Drawbar
Intermediate
Support
1-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Drawbar
Support
Safety Chain
Figure 1-2: Safety Chain
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Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or
specified anchor location. Never attach the chain to
an intermediate support. Allow only enough slack in
the chain to permit turning. The distance from hitch
pin to attachment point or intermediate support point
should not exceed 9 inches. See Figure 1-2. If the
distance from the drawbar pin to either the front or
rear chain attachment point exceeds 9 inches,
Intermediate Chain Support is required. See Tractor
Operator's Manual.
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Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
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Do not use a Safety Chain for towing.
Drawbar
Bolt,1-8 x 8-1/2"
Flat Washer,1"
Locknut,1-8
F-982-0223
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