Buhler 2425 - Manual (Page 172)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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DRAWBAR WITH AUTOMATIC HITCH PIN
The drawbar is equipped with a hitch pin that will
automatically drop in place when hitching up to
implements.
To operate, place the hitch pin, 1, in the raised
position. Retaining ring, 2, fits in the upper notch,
3, of the clevis to hold the hitch pin in the raise
position. Release strap, 4, must be positioned in
front of the retaining ring as shown. The drawbar
is now prepared to hitch to the implement.
When backing the tractor to attach the
implement, the implement hitch will contact the
release strap, 4, when aligning the drawbar. As
the release strap is pushed forward it dislodges
the retaining ring, 2. Hitch pin, 1, will drop as the
retaining ring, 2, slides down the incline, 5, on the
front of the clevis. The implement is now
attached to the tractor without requiring the
operator to leave the cab of the tractor or a
second operator.
WARNING: NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND
BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
WHILE BACKING THE TRACTOR TO THE
IMPLEMENT. ALWAYS BRING THE TRACTOR TO
A COMPLETE STOP AND ENGAGE THE PARKING
BRAKE BEFORE ALLOWING ANYONE BEHIND
THE TRACTOR TO HITCH THE IMPLEMENT.
Figure 2-150
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5
3
4
After hitch pin, 1, drops into place, retaining ring,
2, locks into the lower notch, 3, of the clevis.
Notch, 3, holds the retaining ring in the lower
position preventing the hitch pin from
inadvertently unhitching.
IMPORTANT: Always install a safety retaining
pin in the hitch pin, 4, to secure the hitch pin and
prevent any accidental unhitching of the
implement.
To manually unhitch the implement, first pivot the
retaining ring, 2, up away from notch, 3, then pull
the hitch pin from the clevis.
WARNING: ALWAYS SECURE THE
DRAWBAR TO PREVENT SWINGING WHEN
TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT OR WHEN
OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT EXCEPT
GROUND ENGAGING EQUIPMENT.
Figure 2-151
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4
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