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Section 3: Operating Instructions
12/06/11
CA2560 & CA2572 Core Aerators 325-020M
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Tractor Hook-Up
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DANGER
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly
behind the tractor or near the implement.
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CAUTION
Always make sure the hitch pin is secured with a keeper clip.
Not doing so can result in the unit coming unhitched and out
of control.
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CAUTION
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key
before dismounting from tractor to hook-up equipment.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. If installed, remove 3-point stabilizing equipment to
allow Aerator to float over the ground and to help
reduce side loading on the spoons.
2. Move drawbar fully forward. (Towards front of tractor)
3. Slowly back tractor up to Core Aerator until tractor’s
lower 3-point links are aligned with Aerator’s lower
hitch clevises.
IMPORTANT: You could loose steering control if
your tractor is too light. Refer to your tractor’s
manual to determine if additional ballast is needed.
NOTE: Supplied with the Core Aerator are two
lower bushing for hooking-up to the implement with
a Quick-hitch. Do not use the lower bushings when
connecting directly to the tractor’s 3-point arms.
4. Secure tractor’s 3-point lower links to the lower hitch
clevises as follows:
Standard Tractors
Attach 3-point lower arms to the upper clevis holes
with 7/8" diameter hitch pins.
(7/8" hitch pins are furnished with Aerator.)
Compact Tractors
Attach 3-point lower arms to the lower clevis holes
with 7/8" diameter hitch pins.
(7/8" hitch pins are furnished with Aerator.)
5. Secure tractor’s top center link to the Aerator’s top
hitch using a 3/4" diameter hitch pin.
(3/4" top hitch pin is supplied by customer.)
6. Raise park stands up and secure in working position.
See “Parking Stands” on page 9
7. Return to the tractor and slowly operate controls up
and down to check for clearance between Core
Aerator, tractor tires, frame and drawbar. Move or
remove drawbar if it interferes with Aerator.
Quick Hitch Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 11:
Land Pride’s Model QH15 Quick hitch fits the Core
Aerator’s Cat. I hitch. If using a compact tractor that
cannot lift the Aerator high enough for transport, move
7/8" hitch pins and Quick Hitch bushing to the lowest
holes in the 3-point clevises. The Upper J-hook of the
Quick Hitch will need to be adjusted vertically to
accommodate center hook-up. Other brands that do not
have an adjustable J-hook may not fit when using the
lowest 3-point hitch holes.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 3-1
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