Set-up and assembly – HONDA MM60 User Manual

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SET-UP AND ASSEMBLY

Adjusting Lift Rod

(For Tractors With and Without Rear Three

Point Hitch)

Follow this procedure if you do not have a loader
subframe installed.

Adjust the lift rod clearance by starting the engine,
and shifting the Lift Control lever to "UP". Make

sure hands are clear of

lift arms before starting.

Engine will not start unless operator is seated.
Raise until lift arm reaches top or until resistance is

encountered.

If resistance is encountered, stop.

Turn Lowering Speed control fully clockwise to lock

arms up. Turn engine

off. Grasp lift rods and

check them for slack. They should be able to slide
slightly on their pins.

If there is no-slack in the lift

rods, increase clearance as illustrated.

Lifting system can be seriously

damaged if arm presses against stop.

Adjusting Lift Rod

(Tractors With Rear Three Point Hitch)

To increase clearance turn bottom nut on adjuster
counterclockwise to loosen, slide down flange and
then snug

top

nut.

To

decrease clearance, slide

adjuster up as shown.

Adjusting Lift Rod

(Tractors Without Rear Three Point Hitch)

Turn the barrel of the

lift rod by the projecting pins

to

shorten or lengthen the rod. Move adjuster as

required. The projecting pins must point side

to

side (transversely) when you are finished. If they
don't, turn the barrel in the direction to increase

clearance until they do.

Restart engine, move Lift Selector lever to

"UP.

When lift arms reach top position, stop engine,
apply brakes and re-check clearance. Keep hands
and fingers clear of lift system when operating to
avoid injury. There should be slack in the linkage.

If

there is

not,

readjust as necessary. Tighten lock-

nuts after adjusting both types

of lift

rods.

arm should not
contact stopper

With Three Point

Without Three Point Hitch

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