Assembly Section 3-4
FB42 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
HYDRAULIC RELIEF ASSEMBLY (P/N 3570) FIGURE 6
Hydraulic Relief Assembly (3570), also known as check chain, is available for attachment to front of cutter as an
accessory. Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the
same preset cut height.
Drill a 11/16" hole through each lifting lug 2-1/2" below the lift pins and 5/8" from the front of the lug. See Figure 6.
Install lower end of check chain (3) to hitch ears, through lower holes using capscrews and lockwashers. Tighten
securely.
Install chain lugs (2) on either side of tractor top link mounting (4) using bolt or pin of required diameter and length.
Cat. I kit requires a 3/4" diameter bolt. Install top end of check chains in brackets (2).
Cutting height is then set by placing proper chain link in keyhole slot. Cutting height is easily adjustable by hooking
chain higher or lower in the keyhole brackets (2).
ASSEMBLY
For additional safety in transport, raise mower as high as possible without having driveline hit decks and
shorten check chains all possible to prevent inadvertent falling in transport.
1. Tractor Top Link
2. Chain Lug
3. Check Chain
4. Tractor Top Link Mtg.
5. Hitch Bracket
FIGURE 6. Check Chain Installation
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