How do you use a three point hitch?

AnswerWARNING IF you have to ask this question then you need an experienced person to show you the ropes!! DO NOT attempt this by yourself!!!! Both tractor and implement have a 3 point structure forming a top pointed triangle. like the example below...

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Back and align the tractor to the implement, first lower the hydraulic arm or the (pto) to the point where it can connect with the top most point on the implement, then slide the two lower or outer portions of the implement onto the bars that protrude from the outer most points of the triangular configuration on the back of your tractor.

Make sure to use cotter pins to insure that the implement stays in place.

You may have to adjust the pto height to align all points. Backing up evenly in line with the implement makes it a whole lot easier to attach the implement. Backing up unevenly or crooked will prevent the attachment of one of the arms if not both.

You can set the speed of the rotation on the pto using the throttle.