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ADJUSTMENTS
Alwaysmakeadjustments withAttachment i nstalled, priorto usingit,Add_onalAttachment Adjustments mayalsobe
required. S ee theAttachment Inst_istlon Manual.
STABILIZER
ADJUSTMENT
Stabilizing an Attachment is removing all aide-to-side movemerd, Do Not Stabilize the Plow or Disk Hanow. Stabilize
all other Attachments.
s Turn both 5/8" x 3" Stabilizer Baits(22) clockwise and equally against Yoke of Att;achment.Lock the Stabilizer
Bolts in place with Hex Jam Nuts.
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Loosen Stabilizer Bolts to removaAttachmant from Hitch.
LIFT EFFORT ADJUSTMENT
The L_ Spring aids in liftingthe Attachment into Transport position. Due to different attachment weights, the Lift
Spring may require adjustments.
The Adjusting Bolt (25, Fig 4) is located at the upper left side of Tractor Drewbar
Bracket.
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Lift effort is adjusted by increasing or reducing spdng tension on the lift assist spring(27).
" Do not adjust to maximum spring tension when using lighterweight attachments.
•
Do not oveqaower spring when removing attachments.
• Always lock Tractor Lift Handle DOWN when removing attachments.
LIFT ASSIST
SET-UP FOLLOWING
FOR AN ATTACHEMENT
(see Fig 2):
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Raise the Tractor Lift Handle to the Transport (up) position in order to adjust the Assist Spring tension.
i
oosen the flex Jam Nut (17) againSt the Assist Spring (27).
Turn the Adjusting Bolt (25) CLOCKWISE until the Wa-=;her ( 26) is against the Lift Assist Bracket
(23), This will reduce lift effort. Re-tighten Hex Jam I_lut(17).
Use the Hitch with Turnbuckle Link in the UPPER HOLE in LiftArm Assembly for most conditions. If Assist
Spring adjustment does not result in acceptable lift effort, move the TUrnbucklelink to the LOWER HOLE in
the Lift Arm Assembly,
TURNBUCKLE
ADJUSTMENT
(see Fig 11):
The Adjustable Turnbuckle can be lengthened or ehodened to controlTransport Height ofAttachment,
• Always adjust Tumbublde Assembly with Tractor Uft Handle locked in LOWERED position.
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At no time should the Turnbuckle Assembly be adjusted beyond 9-1/4" from end to end.
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Lower the Trecto_Lift Handle and lock into lowered position.You may need to lower the"
Attachment Depth Control"on your Tractor to do this,
,
Mount the Attachment to the Sleeve Hitch using the Hitch Pin (1).
•
With Attachment on ground, adjust Tumbuclde to give approximately 1" of distance between end of slot in Lift
Bar Assembly (28) and Clevis Pin (3) (see F_g.g) This will allow proper penetration depth of Attachment.
MOWER
USE (see Fig 2):
• The tension on Assist Spring(27) must be removed when operating Mower Deck,
• To remove.tension, Lower Tracter Lift Handle to locked position, loosen H_x
Bolt(25)
until
Washer(26) is loose against Lift:AssistBracket (23).
With this adjustment, there will be no tension on the
spdng.
OPERATION
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The Attachment Clutch Switch on Dash of Tractor (device that engages Tractor Mower) needs to be
ENGAGED at _11 times while operating Tractor. This actuates the Operator._Sensing Device in the Tractor
seat_ The Tractor Engine will stop in case you dismount or fall off Tractor. Failure to actuate this device can
cause personal injuryor damage to your Tre=or and Property if you were to fall off. SWITCH MUST BE
DISENGAGED IN ORDER TO RESTART ENGINE]
•
The Mower Deck must be removed when using Sleeve HitchAttachments, The Hitch may remain on Tractor
when using Mower,
•
Remove Hitch Bail and Turnbuckle Assembly when using TowedAttachrnentson Tractor Drawbar.
• Attachments are raised and lowered using Mower Lift Handle at right side of'l:ractor (or Electric Lift Switch if
equipped). Pull back on Handle and Lock intoTransport Lock Notch, To operate Attachment, lower the Handle
and push forward and lock into lowered position Lock Notch, Make sure Handle is locked in this positions_
Attachment is not pulled up byAssist Spring,
• Turn the Height Adjustment Knob on Tractor COunter-clockwise all the way. Failure to do so could affect
operation of Hitch.
• Lift the Attachment out of ground when making turns or reversing.
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