OPERATION
RX96 03/09 Operation Section 4-12
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OPERATION
6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type
1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the
correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is
extended 14” from the PTO shaft end for a
540 RPM mower and 16” for a 1000 RPM
unit.
2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the
attached parking jack to raise or lower the
tongue clevis to the height of the tractor draw-
bar. The parking jack can be rotated 15
degrees in each direction to obtain a near
vertical position. Note: Always place jack foot
on firm surface or place board under jack for
support.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back
the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar
hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn
off the tractor engine, set the parking brake,
place the tractor in park, and dismount.
4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers
(1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis
and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1”
flatwashers (2) between the bottom of draw-
bar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space.
Insert a 3/4” x 4-1/2” grade 5 or 8 bolt (3)
through clevis and drawbar and retain in posi-
tion with a 1” locknut (4). The bolt and locknut
should be tightened securely to support the
tongue properly without springing or breaking
the clevis. Never attach mower to the tractor
with a pin not having a nut.
5. Securely attach mower safety chain to 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 mower main frame.
7. If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports.
8. If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check
chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying side to side. Note:
Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur.
