3-Pt. Quick Hitch Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing a Nortrac™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This 3-Pt. Quick Hitch is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use Expand the functionality of your tractor with this heavy-duty, steel NorTrac 3-Pt. Quick Hitch. With two spring-loaded handles, you can quickly attach implements that let you plow snow, lift logs, and work fields without leaving the seat of your tractor. Technical Specifications Item# Category Type 51551 1 51476 2 Important Safety Information Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.
PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the Quick Hitch. Do not use the Quick Hitch while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
DO NOT stand between the implement and the tractor Make sure the parking brake is engaged before going between the tractor and the implement. Operate the controls from the tractor seat only. Never allow riders on equipment. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away. Store out of reach of children. Not for use by or around children. PINCH POINT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: The implement is heavy. Use extreme caution when handling various parts of the machine.
Mounting Non-ASAE Implements If the implement does not have ASAE specifications, use an adapter bracket (not provided) to mount it to the Quick Hitch as illustrated below. 1. Remove the top hook by taking out the two hex bolts (2), lock washers (6), and a nut (7). Save the hardware. 2. Slide the adapter bracket (not provided) over the top bracket of the Quick Hitch, and attach the top link pin (not provided). 3.
7. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from the distributor. 8. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified service technician. Product Specific Safety Precautions 1. Moving parts may cause injury. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving parts of the hitch.
Parts Diagram Page 9 of 12
Parts List Reference Description Quantity 1 main frame weldment 1 2 bolt M12x65 2 3 linch pin 2 4 locking clip 3 5 hook 1 6 nut M12 2 7 lock washer 12 2 8 top link pin 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Nortrac product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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