Pick up Hitch Fitting Instructions

⦁ Using a lifting mechanism present outside frame to back end of the tractor.

⦁ Place bolts in back plate ¾ way around PTO or tighten if necessary to align up the bolt holes underneath tractor (this may not always be required).

⦁ Insert bolts on the bottom plate of the hitch. It may be necessary to remove the drop base by removing the hinge pin in order to access the bolt holes.

⦁ Tighten all bolts securely and use Loctite or similar to secure bolts in place.

⦁ Refit drop base with hinge pin if removed earlier and secure with locking bolt supplied.

⦁ Fit top arm extensions (using top arm pin if provided).

⦁ Start tractor and raise lifting arms fully.

⦁ Attach lift link to top arm extensions and lift rod ends to drop base spigots.

⦁ Using a jack or lifting mechanism, lift up drop base so hooks are clear to open.

⦁ Adjust lift rods to fit required height so hooks will open.

⦁ Secure lift rods to the drop base spigot with cotter pin supplied.

⦁ Fit pull spring on hooks.

⦁ Fit cable or hydraulic cylinder for opening hooks and plug into the tractor.

⦁ Remove jack or lifting mechanism and lift hitch to ensure hitch is functioning correctly (if hitch does not unlatch adjust lift rods and try again).

⦁ Fit rubber buffer (the top of the rubber buffer may need to be trimmed as necessary to allow the hitch to open).

⦁ Grease all moving parts.