Blue Rhino FC-0007 User Manual
OPERATION
SE6 05/05
Operation Section 4-12
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
5.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type
1.
Make sure the tractor is equipped with the
correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is
extended 14” from the PTO shaft end.
extended 14” from the PTO shaft end.
2.
Block the mower wheels in place and use the
attached parking jack to raise or lower the
tongue clevis to the height of the tractor draw-
bar. The parking jack can be rotated 15
degrees in each direction to obtain a near
vertical position. Note: Always place jack
foot on firm surface or place board under jack
for support.
tongue clevis to the height of the tractor draw-
bar. The parking jack can be rotated 15
degrees in each direction to obtain a near
vertical position. Note: Always place jack
foot on firm surface or place board under jack
for support.
3.
Board the tractor and start the engine. Back
the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar
hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn
off the engine, secure the tractor in position,
and dismount.
hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn
off the engine, secure the tractor in position,
and dismount.
4.
To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers
(1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis
and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1”
flatwashers (2) between the bottom of draw-
bar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space.
Insert a 3/4” x 4-1/2” grade 5 or 8 bolt (3)
through clevis and drawbar and retain in posi-
tion with a 1” locknut (4). The bolt and lock-
nut should be tightened securely to support
the tongue properly without springing of
breaking the clevis. Never attach mower to
the tractor with a pin not having a nut.
and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1”
flatwashers (2) between the bottom of draw-
bar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space.
Insert a 3/4” x 4-1/2” grade 5 or 8 bolt (3)
through clevis and drawbar and retain in posi-
tion with a 1” locknut (4). The bolt and lock-
nut should be tightened securely to support
the tongue properly without springing of
breaking the clevis. Never attach mower to
the tractor with a pin not having a nut.
5.
Securely attach mower safety chain from mower tongue to tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
6.
Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue
and place on storage bracket of mower main frame.
7.
If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports. Pressure may
need to be relieved from the system to allow for ease of attachment.
8.
If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check
chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying side to side. Note:
Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur.
Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur.
5.3 Safety Chains
When towing implements on a public roadway, use a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the unit being towed. This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost during
transport.
the gross weight of the unit being towed. This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost during
transport.
After the ends of the safety chain are attached to the implement and the tractor, make a trial run by driving the
tractor to the right and to the left to check for proper length. If necessary readjust the chain to eliminate loose
or tight chain lengths.
tractor to the right and to the left to check for proper length. If necessary readjust the chain to eliminate loose
or tight chain lengths.