Implements

Practice Backing Up

Practice backing the tractor to align the drawbar with the implement hitch or tongue. You should not need more than three changes of direction to do this job.

Questions

5. Fill in the blanks: A. A PTO shaft with 6 teeth on the shaft is designed for ________rpms of speed. B. A PTO shaft that has 20 teeth on the shaft is designed for ______rpms of speed. C. A PTO shaft that has 21 teeth on the shaft is designed for ______rpms of speed. D. What is the maximum weight that a 14- or 15-year-old worker should be expected to lift without straining the back muscles?_________________ % of their body weight.

3-Point Hitch

Follow these steps for hitching to a 3-point hitch attachment: 1. Move the stationary tractor drawbar forward for clearance. 2. Position the tractor so the pin holes of the draft arms are closely aligned with the implement hitch points. 3. Raise or lower the draft arms to match the implement hitch points. 4. Stop the engine, securely park the tractor, set the brakes. 5. First attach left draft arm to the implement hitch point using the proper size hitch pin and security clip. Right arm is adjustable and is connected next. 6. Remount and start the tractor to use the hydraulic system to raise the lift arms if needed. 7. Match the top link of the 3-point hitch to the implement's upper hitch point. Raise the lift arms to lengthen, or drive ahead with implement down to shorten to adjust if needed. The implement may not be level if the upper link has been adjusted too many times. If it is out of level, the machine may not work properly If you cannot level the machine, ask for help. 8. Securely attach the upper hitch pin with the proper size hitch pin and security clip.

How To Safely do Implement Hitching

Follow these steps for hitching to a drawbar: 1. Position the tractor to align the hole in the drawbar with the hole in the implement hitch. This is called spotting. You may need to practice this skill. 2. Stop the engine, put the tractor in park, or set the brakes. 3. Attach the implement using the proper-sized hitch pin and security clip. 4. Raise the implement jack stand and remove chock blocks from the wheels. 5. Connect the PTO shaft, hydraulic hoses, and/or electrical connections as required.

PTO to a 3-Point Hitch

To attach the PTO shaft of a 3-point hitch implement, follow these steps. 1. Connect the 3-point hitch of the implement using the approved steps to align the hitch and to park the tractor securely. 2. Attach the implement driveline shaft to the PTO stub shaft of the tractor. ------- Here are some suggestions to make connecting the PTO easier. A. Align the implement PTO shaft splines with the splines of the stub shaft of the tractor. B. Press the detent lock inward as you slide the implement shaft onto the tractor PTO stub shaft. C. Slide the implement shaft forward far enough to make sure the detent lock has snapped into the lock position.