Farm Star HK-317 User Manual

CAUTION

OWNER’S

Farm Star

to improve its products where it
is possible and practical to do

the
right to make changes or
improvements in design and
construction at any time without
incurring the obligation to make
these changes on previously

3 PT. HITCH ADAPTER KIT

1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free

any debris, which might cause persons

Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,
jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical

Preview the assembly instructions in your
If the assembly instructions call for parts or

assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking
material that is in good condition and is capable
of handling the weight of the assembly to be
blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is

Never put hands, or any other part of body under
blocked up assemblies if at all possible.

6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect

the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts,
hydraulic fittings or any other fastened

Before operating the machine, thoroughly read
the operation section of your operator’s

Before operation, read the maintenance section
of your operator’s manual to be sure that any

oxes

Before operating equipment. If you have
any questions regarding the proper
assembly or operation, contact your Farm

FARM STAR

MANUAL

Packing
Assembly & Mounting
Operating Instructions

MODEL NO.

HK-317

CAUTION

For Operation

Read Rules And

Instructions Carefully

STATEMENT

OF POLICY

It is the policy of

so. Farm Star reserves

Maintenance
Repair Parts

manufactured units.

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE ATTE MPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE.

of
working on the assembly to trip.

2.

devices.

3.
operator’s manual before proceeding further.

4.

5.

on a clean, dry surface.

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HK-317

For A.C. Models

D-17 Series IV Tractors

assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.

7.

manual.

8.

parts requiring lubrication such as gearb
are full to avoid any possible damage.

9.

Star dealer or representative.

To the Owner/Operator/Dealer

All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-

minded operator who

facturer has designed this implement to be used

Instructions

The Model HK-317 hitch adapter kit is designed for

This kit uses the existing hydraulic lift on the tractor

er kit is shipped in knocked down condition

so as to command the lowest freight rates. Shipment

Before installing the adapter kit, it is necessary to

Check the threaded holes that go into the tractor
housing and make sure the threads are in good condition

Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate

Check the tractor’s hydraulic system. Refer to your

al or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the hydraulic system in good working
order. (I&T shop manuals will list most specifications

available from most farm

b shaft. Make sure
it is in good condition and bolted securely to the tractor.
Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or
missing. (You may have to use a tractor salvage yard for

Over Protection

Structure) be installed on all tractors. Contact your local

In order to mount this kit, it will first be necessary to
remove the swinging drawbar and mounting brackets

1/2” hex head bolts,
attach the main frame of the kit to the angle brackets on
the rear housing of the tractor. Using the ¾” x 5” hex
head bolts, place them through the underside of the

s and into the
underside of the tractor housing. Tighten these bolts
securely.

Open the snap couplers on your tractor, and place

leveling assemblies into the snap couplers,

hand ends
of the hitch main frame, start the ends of the pull pins
(Ref. #6) through the outer pull bracket ears. Position

hole goes to the

he
first outer pull bracket ear, slide the pull pin spacer
(Ref #7) on the pin so that it is located between the first
and second pull bracket ears. Slide the pull pin in
further until the end is just entering the second pull

the forward end of the lift arm between
the large side plate on the main hitch frame and the
second pull bracket. Slide the pull pin in further so that
it goes through the ball end of the lift arm and enters

he pull pin so that the holes in the pin are
horizontal. Slide the spacer tube and adjust the pull pin
so that a large (5/16”) hairpin clip can be inserted
through the center hole of the pull pin. This locks the

the lift arms, sliding them between the clevis

ends of the lift arm leveling assemblies, and pin them

Install the stabilizer stub pins (Ref #29) in the
forward holes of each lift arm. Have the large (7/8”)

utside of the lift arm

Do not use a lock

. Place a screwdriver or small

bar through the linchpin hole and tighten the nut on the

Place one end of the stabilizer bars (Ref #12) over

e ends of the pull pins on the outer ends of the frame

The stabilizer bars have threaded ends and can be
adjusted to the correct length by turning the center
barrel. Adjust the stabilizer bars, then slide the other

the stabilizer stub pins in the lift arms. Secure

When connection the hitch to an implement, it
will be necessary to remove the lift arm end of the
stabilizer bar from the lift arm. This allows the lift arm

and be installed on the pull pin of the

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recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manu
with all its safety equipment properly attached, to minimize the chance of accidents.

BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety

the Allis Chalmers Model D-17 tractors, Series IV.

to raise and lower the 3-pt. Hitch.

PACKING

The adapt

consists of 1 cartons and 1 frame assembly.

TRACTOR PREPARATION

remove the existing swinging drawbar assembly.

and that the holes are clean.

CAUTION! If an air hose is used to blow

any loose rust or dirt from the holes, be sure safety
glasses are used to prevent particles from entering an eye.

tires to the proper recommended air pressure.

tractor operator’s manu

and adjustment instructions –
equipment dealers.)
Check the shield over the PTO stu

replacement parts on older tractors.)
It is recommended that a ROPS (Roll-

dealer for a ROPS for your tractor.

ASSEMBLY

from your tractor. Using the ¾” x 2-

mainframe angle, through the frame spacer

and common sense!

the lift arm­and then snap them back down.
On both the outer left-hand and the right-

the pull pin so that the end with NO
inside.
As soon as the end of the pull pin passes through t

bracket ear.
Then place

the hole in the large side plate.
Rotate t

pull pin in place on each side.
Raise

in place.

diameter of the stub pin to the o
and the threaded nut to the inside.

washer under the nut

stub pin.

th
and secure with linchpins.

end over
in place with linchpins.

NOTE:

to swing out
implement.