Bush Hog FC-BL-0002 - Manual (Page 41)

OPERATION
100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-9
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade
1. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid
interference when raising and lowering the rear
blade.
2. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position
the tractor to the blade with the 3-point lift arms
positioned between the respective set of blade
A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift
control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms
maintain a constant height when attaching the
blade. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for
correct settings when attaching 3-point
equipment.
3. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking
brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
4. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole
between the set of holes 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.
5. Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its
end hole with the holes of the blade’s top link.
Insert the top link bolt and retain with top lock
nut.
6. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide
blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the blade
from swaying side to side and possible contact
with tractor rear tires.
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)
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)