Great Plains FH6800HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Hitching Harrow to Tractor
Hitch to a tractor for highway transport or field opera-
tions. Hitch to a leading implement only for field opera-
tions. Do not transport behind another implement.
Before hitching, check the compatibility and capability of
the towing tractor or implement:
• The flex harrow is a pull-type implement equipped with
a standard Category IV single tang hitch. It may be
converted to a Category III or clevis hitch using sup-
plied accessory parts (see “Hitch Configuration” on
page 35).
• Tongue weight varies from 500 pounds to 2300
pounds, depending on harrow model. See “Specifica-
tions and Capacities”, pages 32 to 33.
• Recommended tractor horsepower is 3 hp per foot of
implement width (72 to 162 hp, depending on harrow
model). This is in addition to the power required for
any leading implement.
• A leading implement must pass through one hydraulic
circuit.
Refer to Figure 3
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Use jack to raise and lower harrow tongue.
2. Back tractor draw bar into alignment with hitch.
3. Secure with a locking hitch pin .
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
Make certain that harrow is securely hitched to the tractor or
leading implement before unfolding. An unhitched harrow can
tip over backwards during folding and unfolding if the tongue
is not secured.
4. Secure safety chain to an anchor on the tractor.
5. Retract jack foot. Re-orient jack to storage position.
6. After hitching tractor to harrow, store jack on storage
stob
on flex harrow tongue.
Figure 3
Tongue Hitched
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Crushing Hazard:
Do not stand or place any body part between harrow and mov-
ing tractor. You may be severely injured or killed by being
crushed between the tractor and harrow. Stop tractor engine
and set parking brake before attaching cables and hoses.
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