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Section 3 - Operation
Drawbar Assembly
F3-76
F3-75
Drawbar Operation
The drawbar height is fixed and must not be altered.
It is designed to produce maximum traction for the
wheelbase, tire size, weight distribution and ballast of
the tractor. The drawbar length is non adjustable.
The drawbar is free-swinging and should be positioned
for the best performance and the least side draft.
There are five drawbar positions available. To swing
the drawbar, pull the hairpin clips (1) from the wear
blocks (2). Remove the wear blocks, swing the drawbar
to the desired position and reinstall the wear blocks.
Choose a position that is right for the job and insert
the pin and wear block in that position to keep the
drawbar from moving.
It is recommended that the drawbar be pinned in
position at all times. On occasion, it may be necessary
to allow the drawbar to swing freely for implements
that place side loads on the rear of the tractor. The
drawbar can be used in a swinging application but
may require replacement of the drawbar wear block
after extended use.
Clevis-type implement hitches should be connected
only to the lower plate of the drawbar. Other hitches
should be connected between the plates as shown on
the decal on top of the drawbar wear block.
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 (3) in the raised
position. Retaining ring (4) fits in the upper notch (5)
of the clevis to hold the hitch pin in the raise position.
Release strap (6) 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
(6) when aligning the drawbar. As the release strap
is pushed forward it dislodges the retaining ring (4).
Hitch pin (2) will drop as the retaining ring (4) slides
down the incline (7) 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.
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