Set-up and assembly – HONDA MM60 User Manual
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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY
Adjusting Lift Rod
(For Tractors With and Without Rear Three
Point Hitch)
Follow this procedure if you do not have a loader
subframe installed.
Adjust the lift rod clearance by starting the engine,
and shifting the Lift Control lever to "UP". Make
sure hands are clear of
lift arms before starting.
Engine will not start unless operator is seated.
Raise until lift arm reaches top or until resistance is
encountered.
If resistance is encountered, stop.
Turn Lowering Speed control fully clockwise to lock
arms up. Turn engine
off. Grasp lift rods and
check them for slack. They should be able to slide
slightly on their pins.
If there is no-slack in the lift
rods, increase clearance as illustrated.
Lifting system can be seriously
damaged if arm presses against stop.
Adjusting Lift Rod
(Tractors With Rear Three Point Hitch)
To increase clearance turn bottom nut on adjuster
counterclockwise to loosen, slide down flange and
then snug
top
nut.
To
decrease clearance, slide
adjuster up as shown.
Adjusting Lift Rod
(Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch)
Turn the barrel of the
lift rod by the projecting pins
to
shorten or lengthen the rod. Move adjuster as
required. The projecting pins must point side
to
side (transversely) when you are finished. If they
don't, turn the barrel in the direction to increase
clearance until they do.
Restart engine, move Lift Selector lever to
"UP.
When lift arms reach top position, stop engine,
apply brakes and re-check clearance. Keep hands
and fingers clear of lift system when operating to
avoid injury. There should be slack in the linkage.
If
there is
not,
readjust as necessary. Tighten lock-
nuts after adjusting both types
of lift
rods.
arm should not
contact stopper
With Three Point
Without Three Point Hitch
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