Schulte FX-520 - CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT TO THE TRACTOR

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OPERATION

FX-520 06/16 Operation Section 4-9

OPERATION

5. CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT TO THE TRACTOR

Use extreme caution when connecting the implement to the tractor. The implement should be securely resting

at ground level or on blocks. Place a block in front of and behind the center section wheels to prevent the

implement from moving. Keep hands and feet out from under the implement and clear of pinch points between

the tractor and implement.

5.1 Connecting the Implement Tongue to the Tractor

1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct

PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct

length.

2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue

clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. A

screw driver may be inserted into the hole in

the side of the swivel hitch to keep the hitch

clevis level while connecting to the tractor

drawbar.

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

tractor to the cutter aligning the drawbar hitch

hole with the cutter tongue clevis. Turn off the

tractor engine, place the tractor in park, and set

the parking brake before dismounting.

4. To attach the Cutter insert the hitch pin through

the drawbar and tongue clevis. Once the pin is

inserted, attach the snap ring pin through the

hole on the hitch pin and snap in place.

5. Securely attach the cutter safety chain to the

tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.

6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely

supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from

the tongue and place on storage bracket of

cutter.

NEVER STAND BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE ROTARY CUTTER WHILE THE

TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO THE HITCH

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)