Slider Frame With Non-Swivelling Tow Pins - New Holland T7030 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - - FIELD OPERATIONS

Slider Frame with non-swivelling Tow Pins

(where fitted)
The tow hitch shown is equipped with a height
adjustable, non-swivelling, tow pin assembly.
Remove the securing clip (1) and lift the handle (5) to
the vertical position. Lifting the handle will rotate the
pins and disengage them from the notches in the
frame. Using both hands on the handle (5) lift or lower
the tow pin assembly (4), as required. When at the
required height, support the tow pin with one hand and
lower the handle to the horizontal position. The pins will
rotate and re-engage the notches in the frame. Lower
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the P.T.O. guard (6).
To attach a trailer drawbar to the tow pin, remove the
'R' clip (3) from the tow pin and lift out using the
handle (2). Re-insert the tow pin so that it passes
through the eye of the trailer drawbar. Replace the 'R'
clip.
NOTE: The static downward load on the tow pin must
not exceed the rear tyre load capacity or the following
values, whichever is lower. (See Tyre Pressures and
Permissible Loads at the end of Section 3).
Category D3 tow pin 2500 kg (5500 lb.)
NOTE: A Category D3 tow pin is standard equipment
on your tractor. A Category D2 pin and housing is
available as a dealer installed accessory.
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