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OPERATION
MOUNTING AND UNHOOKING TRACTOR
When attaching chipper to a tractor, follow this procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the chipper.
3. Place the tractor arms in their full sway position.
4. Back up slowly and align the lower link arms to
the pins on the machine.
5. Mounting without a Quick Hitch
a. Align the left lower link with the left chipper pin.
IMPORTANT
It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift arms to bring them to the required height.
Aligned
b. Insert the left pin through the ball and install
the retainer.
c. Align the right arm to the pin by turning the jackscrew on the arm.
d. Insert the right pin through the ball and install the retainer. Return the jack- screw to its
starting position.
e. Remove the top pin and install the top link. Use the turnbuckle to align the top link. Insert
the pins and install the retainers. Return the turnbuckle to its original length and lock.
a. Align the claws on the Quick Hitch slightly below the mounting pins on the chipper.
IMPORTANT
It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift arms to bring them to the required height.
b. Back up until the pins are above the claws.
c. Use the turnbuckle on the top link to adjust the position of the top claw.
d. Raise the 3 point hitch until the pins seat in the claws.
e. Be sure the retainers are released to hold the pins in the claws.
6. Set the 3 point hitch in the non-sway position (see tractor manual for details).
7. Install the PTO driveline:
NOTE
Be sure the telescoping portion of the shaft is greased and free of dirt.
a. Slide the collar back on the yoke, align the splines and slide the yoke on the tractor.
b. Release the collar and make sure the locking pin clicks into position.
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