Operator`s manual

OPERATION

EM 1700,2200,2200F,2500 04/09 Operation Section 4-9

OPERATION

7.1 Connecting the Implement

1. .Make sure the tractor is equipped with the

correct drawbar.

2. Block the unit wheels in place and use the

attached parking jack to raise or lower the

tongue clevis to the height of the tractor

drawbar. The parking jack can be rotated 15

degrees in each direction to obtain a near

vertical position.

Note: Always place jack foot on firm surface

or place board under jack for support.

3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back

the tractor to the unit aligning the drawbar

hitch hole with the unit hitch clevis. Turn off

the tractor engine, set the parking brake,

place the tractor in park, and dismount.

4. Securely attach unit safety chain to tractor

drawbar or drawbar support frame.

5. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely

supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from

the tongue and place on storage bracket of

unit main frame.

6. Finally, attach the hydraulic hoses.

Safety Chains

When towing implements on a public roadway, use a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than

the gross weight of the unit being towed. This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost during

transport.

After the ends of the safety chain are attached to the implement and the tractor, make a trial run by driving the

tractor to the right and to the left to check for proper length. If necessary, readjust the chain to eliminate loose

or tight chain lengths.

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the

parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement

and Tractor hitches.

(S3PT-15)