Point Quick Hitch - RHINO 172 Operator's Manual

5.2 3-Point Quick Hitch

Our 3-Point Quick Hitch is designed to connect to a
Quick-Attach Coupler
dismounting your mower easier. The 3-Point Quick
Hitch is also designed to connect the cutter to a
tractor's three-point linkage without the use of a
Quick-Attach Coupler.
5.3 Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch)
Crushing Hazard between Quick-Hitch and Implement. Do not allow anyone to stand
between the Quick-Hitch and implement during hook-up operations. Never operate the
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor.
1. Make certain the implement's upper and lower
hitch pins are secured.
2. Lower the tractor's 3-point lift until the three
Quick-Hitch hooks
implements hitch pins. Carefully back the
tractor to align the Quick-Hitch hooks under the
implement's hitch pins.
3. Slowly raise the tractor's 3-point lift until the
lower Quick-hitch hooks lock into place over the
implement's 3-point hitch pins.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the implement's top 3-
point hitch pin is captured by the Quick-Hitch top 3-
point hook. If not consult your Quick Hitch manual
for required adjustment.
IMPORTANT: The Quick Hitch will more mower
further from tractor which will require checking the
following:
1. Driveline length
2. Tractor stability
NOTE: Offset Adapter Hitches are available to
position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with
Offset Adapter Hitches connect to the 3-point hitch
the same way as the mower A-frame. See Offset
Adapter Hitch in the Assembly Section for details to
equip the mower with this feature.
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OPERATION
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