Operator`s manual

Operation section 3 -

MOWER 04/13

OPERATION SECTION

Connecting The Mower To The Tractor

Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at ground level or setting on

blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points between the tractor hitch arms and mower pins.

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DANGER

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)

Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor

1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.

2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interfer-

ence when raising and lowering the mower.

3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor

to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between

the respective set of mower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set

the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift

arms maintain a constant height when attaching the mow-

er. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct settings

when attaching 3-point equipment.

4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.

5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set

of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm

holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.

6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert

retaining pin into hitch pin.

8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible

contact with tractor rear tires.