WheelHorse Three Point Hitch 8-5421 Owners Manual
WheelHorse Three Point Hitch 8-5421 Owners Manual
WheelHorse Three Point Hitch 8-5421 Owners Manual
MODEL 8·5421
Install the long arm of lower link assembly (17),
INSTALLATION
Chain attaching bracket (34) and Pins (18 & 19) as
shown in Fig. 3-B.
Cylinder (Fig. l-A)
Preassemble the Sway Chains and adjusting rods
Remove snap ring and spacer from the shaft. Dis- as shown in Fig. 4.
card the spacer but save the snap ring.
Install sway chains as shown at Fig. 3-0.
Remove shipping plugs from the cylinder (9).
Install adjusting rod assemblies at shown at Fig. 3-E.
Remove shipping caps from hydraulic hoses, Connect
each hose to the cylinder. The right angle fitting is Install Klik-pin Assembly (36) as shown at Fig. 3-F.
installed as shown in the parts drawing" Separate the legs of the cotter pin for permanent
fastening.
Push the shaft (Fig. l-B) to the left so that the
right end is approximately flush with its supporting Install Upper link (31), Pins (32) and Klick Pins (33)
bracket. lay the short end of the cylinder in line with as shown in Fig. 3-e.
the shaft and insert shaft through the hole. Reinstall
the snap ring.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
ADJUSTMENT IN.STRUCTIONS
Hydraulic Hose A. The lift rods (Fig. 3-E) screw up or down to
level the implement, also to control depth.
Remove the plugs from the tractor hydraulic line
(Fig. l-C) nearest the front of the tractor. Attach the B. The upper link (Fig. 3-C) is used for front-to-
front hose to this line. Connect the rear hose to the rear leveling of implements. Adjust so that all ground
remaining line (Fig. 1-0), in the same manner. engaging parts of the implement, such as a disk or
cultivator, are working at a uniform depth.
Remove the 2 nuts and bolts from the tractor at
C. Sway chains can be adjusted to limit the side-
Fig. 2-A.
sway of the hitch when a straight-row operation is
Install lift Assembly (1), 2 bearings (2), bolts (3) required, such as planting and row-crop cultivating.
and lockwashers (4) as shown in Fig. 2-B. After the implement is attached, remove the chain
Install Pivot Assembly (5), spacer (6), bolt (7) and hitch clevis at the rear (Fig. 3-D) and turn the clevis
nut (8) as shown at Fig. 2-e. on the chain hooks as required to provide a stable
hitch.
Install pins (12 & 27) after lower part of the pivot
D. To obtain sway in the implement and yet have
assembly is lined up with hole in cylinder shaft.
it remain rigid for transporting:
Fig. 2-D.
a. Attach the cha in hitch clevis to the lower holes
Remove the bolts and nuts on each side of tractor of the frame ass/yo
frame that are below the pivot assembly. b. Unhook chains
Install upper link assembly (14) bolt (15) and nut c. Raise implement
(16) as shown at Fig. 3-A. d. Tighten chains
NOTE: Do not tighten chains with implement in LUBRICATION
lowered position. A good grade of machine oil should be used on
the working joints and on the threads of the lift rods.
E. Adjustment for float of each lower hitch link
can be obtained by removing the upper hairpin on
the lift rod. These pins should be installed when
CAUTION &
Extreme caution should be used when operating
using the plow . Float of other implements may be
with heavy implements attached to the 3-point hitch.
desirable in rough or stony ground conditions.
Don't start or stop too quickly or turn too sharply.
F. Refer to your equipment operator's manual Front wheel weights and/or additional front counter-
for specific adjustment instructions. weights may be required with some attachments.
FIGURE 3
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26
29
40
28
41
FIGURE 4
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PARTS LIST FOR 3-POINT HITCH MODEL 8-5421
When ordering parts always list Part No, and name of Part"
Parts available only through Authorized Dealers"
(Specifications sub;ect to change without notice.)