Connecting the mower to the tractor, 1 connecting mower, Turn off the tractor engine and dismount – Servis-Rhino RHINO EC72 User Manual

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OPERATION

EC72 03/08

Operation Section 4-9

OPERA

ION

6.1 Connecting Mower

Make sure the tractor is equipped with the

correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.

Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid

interference when raising and lowering the
mower.

Board the tractor and start the engine. Position

the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift
arms positioned at the same height and to the
outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the
3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that
the lift arms maintain a constant height when
attaching the mower. See the tractor Operator’s
Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-
point equipment.

Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.

One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole

between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch
pin through the lug and arm holes and insert
retaining pin into hitch pin.

Walk around to opposite side and repeat

procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end

hole with the holes of the mower’s top link.
Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining
pin into hitch pin.

Adjust any lower link check chains, guide

blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower
from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.

Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a
tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators
manual for proper starting instructions.

(SG-13)

6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR

Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at
ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points
between the tractor hitch arms and mower pins. OPS-R-0001

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)