Farm Star HK-11062 - Manual (Page 8)

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T R A C T O R P R E PA R AT I O N
Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate tires
to the proper recommended air pressure.
Check the tractor’s hydraulic system. Refer to your
tractor operator’s manual or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the hydraulic system in good working
order. (I&T shop manuals will list most specifications and
adjustment instructions – available from most farm
equipment dealers.)
Check the shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it
is in good condition and bolted securely to the tractor.
Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or
missing. (You may have to use a tractor salvage yard for
replacement parts on older tractors.)
It is recommended that a ROPS (Roll-Over Protection
Structure) be installed on all tractors. Contact your local
dealer for ROPS for your tractor.
The HK-1106 (single hydraulic cylinder) kit is designed
to lift up to 1600 pounds. The HK-11062 (double
hydraulic cylinder) kit is designed to lift up to 2400
pounds. This capacity of lift is calculated at a point 24” to
the rear of the lift arms. The lifting capacity is dependent
on the pressure and condition of the tractor’s hydraulic
system. You will also find that the closer the load is kept
to the tractor, the more you will be able to lift. The tractor
and the hitch may be damaged if you use heavier loads.
Before installing the adapter kit, it will be necessary to
remove the existing swinging drawbar and the drawbar bail
that is bolted onto the back side of the rear tractor axle.
After removing the existing drawbar assembly, check
the threads of the eye bolts and the nuts on these bolts.
PA C K I N G
The adapter kit is shipped in knocked down condition
consisting of: 1 Bundle, 1 Carton.
A S S E M B LY
Bolt the main frame assembly of the adapter kit in place
on the rear axle, using the same eye bolts that held the
drawbar bail.
The 2 1 / 2 ” x 8” or 3” x 8” hydraulic cylinder(s) (not sup-
plied) should be attached at this time; it will keep the
rockershaft in place so that the remainder of the kit may
be assembled. The barrel end of the cylinder attaches to
the lower lug on the main frame using your cylinder pin.
The piston end of the cylinder attaches to the cylinder
arm that swings down from the rockershaft. Using your
cylinder pin, attach the piston end of the cylinder to the
cylinder arm (ref. #2); this gives you a floating hitch.
Pin the leveling assemblies (ref. #10-14) to the rocker-
shaft lift arms (arms with balls welded on), using the 7 / 8 ”
flat head pins (ref. #16) and linchpins.
Place the forward end of the lift arms over the pins on
the inside of the main frame, and secure them with linch-
pins provided.
Install the stabilizer stub pins (ref. #17) in the forward
holes of each lift arm. Have the large ( 7 / 8 ”) diameter of the
stub pin to the outside of the lift arm and the threaded nut
to the inside. Do not use a lockwasher under the nut.
Place a screwdriver or small bar through the linchpin
hole and tighten the nut on the stub pin.
Place one end of the stabilizer bars (ref. #20) over the
ends of the pins on the outside of the frame and secure
with linchpins.
The stabilizer bars have threaded ends and can be
adjusted to the correct length by turning the center
barrel. Adjust the stabilizer bars, then slide the other end
over the stabilizer stub pins in the lift arms. Secure in
place with linchpins.
NOTE: Angle of Stabilizer Ends
The ends of the stabilizer bars (ref. #19, 20) may not be
at the correct angle for your hitch. Since this hitch kit can
connect to either Category I (26” pull pin width) or to
Category II (32” pull pin width) equipment, slightly differ-
ent angles will be required on the stabilizer bar threaded
stub ends. If the angle is not correct for your desired hitch
spacing, place one end of the stabilizer bar threaded
stub in a vise and apply hand pressure to the other end
of the stabilizer bar assembly until desired angle is
obtained. Reverse the stabilizer assembly in the vise and
repeat for the other end.
It is suggested that you connect the lift arm ends to a
piece of equipment or install a 3 pt. drawbar and center
the lift arms (side to side) so you can easily determine
what angle correction may be required.
The Model HK-1106 and HK-11062 hitch adapter kits
are designed for a wide variety of tractors manufactured
by International Harvester Company.
The Model HK-1106 is designed for use with one
hydraulic cylinder. This kit will work quite well with the
smaller size IHC tractors.
The Model HK-11062 is designed for use with two
hydraulic cylinders. This kit will work on all of the IHC
tractor models listed, but is best used on the larger size
tractor models.
NOTE: For use of the HK-11062 hitch on IHC models
504 and 656, spacer kit #861188 (Fig. B) is required. This
spacer kit will locate the hitch frame further away from
the tractor axle so that the frame clears the differential
housing.
I N S T R U C T I O N S I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
When using a 3 pt. hitch rear blade in a reverse
position (bulldozing), use extra care. DO NOT RAM
BLADE into dirt or packed snow piles! Tractor lift
arms and the blade are not built to take high impact
loads in this position. RAMMING backwards can also
dislodge operator from seat and/or tractor controls,
resulting in possible serious injury or death.
Always ease the tractor into the load. It may be
necessary to reposition and take less “bite” on the
material to move it safely.
Watch for and avoid hidden obstructions, i.e.,
buried pipes, rocks, concrete piers, uneven con-
crete slabs, stumps, etc., when operating. This is
especially of concern when removing snow.
C A U T I O N !
M A I N T E N A N C E
Inspect the hitch kit for loose, damaged or worn parts
and adjust or replace if needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre-
vent rust.
Check all bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight.
Periodically oil the following:
a. Top link (upper 3rd link) threads
b. Cylinder pins
c. Ball sockets
d. Leveling assembly threads
e. Stabilizer bar threads
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings – make sure the
hoses are not rubbing or chafing on any of the moving
parts.
When completing a maintenance or service function,
make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
S T O R I N G S A F E LY
• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
• Do not run engine indoors - exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
• Sand areas where paint is chipped or worn and
repaint to prevent rust. Lubricate all pivot locations on
hitch kit to prevent moisture damage during storage.
O B E Y A L L
S A F E T Y WA R N I N G S !
Clean the threads with a wire brush and lubricate the
threads. If the hex nuts are in bad condition, replace with
new nuts.