rev 12/98 4 - 7 09-367
OPERATION section 4
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
The auxiliary valve and quick couplers are standard
equipment. Keep dust covers in place when
couplers are not in use. Float position is provided for
those attachments which require float.
FRONT LIFT
The front lift control valve is equipped with a detent
float position. Always use “FLOAT” position when
mowing, sweeping, etc.
The QUICK HITCH allows fast interchange of
attachments. Push down on hitch control handle to
open latches. Install the attachment. Pull up control
handle to close and lock latches. See PTO BELT
DRIVE for power driven attachments and drive belt
installation.
PTO BELT DRIVE
A belt drive is provided for power transfer to
attachments.
The attachment drive belt is installed around the left
hitch arm before the attachment is connected to the
front lift Quick Hitch. To install the drive belt: Turn the
engine off and remove the key. Lift up on the belt
release catch located on the right front frame and
push toward the center of the tractor. Install the
implement drive belt on the pulleys and pull the roll
pin T-handle to re-engage the release catch. (See
Photo 7)
Each time a PTO belt driven attachment is installed,
it is necessary to check the drive belt tension. See
PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT on the next page (Section
4.6) for adjustment instructions.