6 Installation
MAN0549 (6/30/2006)
Attach Top Link to Backhoe
1. Attach top link (1) to the main frame using two
cap screws (7), four hardened flat washers (16),
and two hex nuts (8).
2. Slide double top link (2) over top link (1) and
secure using two cap screws (10) and lock huts
(12). See Figure 3.
NOTE: To estimate the overall length of the two
top link bars; roughly measure from the center of
the tractor top link bracket to the center of the
lower 3-point lift arm pivot as shown in Figure 3.
Final adjustment will be made when backhoe is
attached to tractor.
1. 1017875 Top link
2. 37670 Double top link
7. 14334 3/4 NC x 3 HHCS GR5
8. 1450 3/4 NC Hex nut
10. 34157 7/8 NC x 3-1/2 HHCS GR5
12. 34194 7/8 NC Lock nut
16. 57798 3/4 Hardened flat washer
Figure 3. Top Link Installation