Safety Tow Chain; Connecting Implement Hydraulic Lines To The Tractor - Schulte GX-130 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION

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

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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

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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 lowering 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 operating.

GX-130 04/23

Operation Section 4-10

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