Company Chipper User Manual

18 Operation
MAN0506 (Rev. 9/5/2008)
Without Quick Hitch Attachment:
1. Back tractor lower 3-point arms between lower
mast plates and align with lower 3-point hole.
2. Place 1-3/4 OD spacer through 3-point arm pivot
(both sides).
3. Push tractor’s 3-point arm to the inside and slide a
1-7/16 OD spacer between to take up the empty
space. Secure with lower 3-point hitch pin
assembly, 1-3/4 OD spacer, and 7/16 x 2 klik pin.
4. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other side.
5. Lower the tractor’s top link arm and secure in top
hole of upper mast assembly using spacer, hex
bolt, and lock nut. (See illustration and parts list,
page 48-48.)
Pull-Type Model:
1. Use the ratchet (see Figure 7) on top of the hitch to
set the hitch height.
2. Check and set the drawbar dimension.
3. Back the tractor up to the hitch.
4. Use a hardened drawbar pin that provides for a
mechanical retainer, such as a Klik pin.
5. Attach safety chain from hammer strap around the
drawbar or cage to prevent unexpected separation.
Provide sufficient slack for turning.
6. Use the ratchet to transfer the unit’s weight to the
drawbar.
7. Make sure the drawbar is pinned in its center
position.
Figure 7. Attaching to Pull-Type Model
Figure 8. Drawbar & Safety Chain
Attach PTO Driveline
1. Make sure the driveline telescopes easily and
shields rotate freely.
NOTICE
■ The drawbar may need repositioning to provide
clearance for the driveline.
2. Attach the driveline to the tractor by retracting the
locking collar. Slide the yoke over the shaft and
push on the yoke until the lock collar clicks into
position. Make sure the yoke is locked into
position. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Locking Collar
Attach Hydraulics (Center Cutter Option)
1. Use a clean cloth to clean hose ends and area
around the couplers on the tractor.
2. Insert the hose male ends into the tractor couplers.
Make sure hoses lock in place.
3. Route hoses along or over the hitch and secure in
position with clips, tape, or plastic ties. Provide
enough slack for turning and lifting.