Redball 680 - Hitch; Visual Inspection

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680 High Clearance Sprayer - Connection & Startup
Section C
CONNECTION
Hitch
Redball
®
provides two types of hitches: a pintle and cle-
vis and a 2-point attachment type.
Adjust Pintle Hitch so sprayer is level when connected to
tractor drawbar.
Adjust 2-point hitch with tractor hydraulics so sprayer is
level.
Connect the sprayer to the tractor according to the trac-
tor manufacturer’s instructions. Once the hitch is con-
nected to the tractor make certain that the safety chains
on pintle and clevis hitch is properly fastened to the trac-
tor. Using the hand crank, raise the hitch jack high
enough to allow for pivoting of the assembly. Pull the pin
and rotate until horizontal and the pin is re-engaged and
locked.
Remove the 2-Point attachment hitch jack stands.
V
isual Inspection
All steps of the inspection should be preformed with the
tractor engine turned off and the brakes correctly set, or
the tires blocked. A visual inspection of the entire
sprayer should be made. The visual inspection should
include, but not be limited to, the review of the following
(See the maintenance section of this manual for further
instructions):
• Corrosion of all metal (parts & structure)
• Weld joints are sound (no cracking or tears)
• Plumbing connections are solid
• Plumbing hoses have no visual damage
• Poly tanks have no cuts or punctures
• Poly tanks are free of debris, (may damage pump)
• Poly tanks lids are secure
• Spray bar structure is solid
• Valve enclosure lid hinge & closure clamps are
sound
Any damage identified by the operator should be repaired
prior to connecting the sprayer to the tractor.
CAUTION
For pintle and clevis style hitches, towing of the sprayer by
any type of vehicle requires safety chains.
WARNING
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Section C
Pintle and Clevis Style Hitch
2-Point Attachment Hitch
Prior to loading with chemical, the operator needs to test the
sprayer with water only to ensure the system is intact prior to
putting chemical into the system. Test to verify application at
the desired rate and all components work correctly.
CAUTION
Adjustment
Bolts
Jack
Stands
Hitch
Jack
Safety
Chains