Delta Hook 3 point Tractor Hitch: Installing the Category 1 Receiver Plate

Due to the size and weight of the plate, we recommend two people install the receiver plate on the implement.

Items to be installed

Receiver Plate
RP5522

Right Angle Bracket
AG2016

Left Angle Bracket
AG2015

5/8-11x1-1/4" Hex Bolt
AG2023

5/8-11x1-1/4" Locknut
AG2012

Lynch Pin
AG2014

Top Link Pin
AG2013

Top Link Tube
AG2010

Items already installed
Strike Plate
AG2019
5/8x11x2 Nut
AG2802

To Install Plate to Implement
For shipping purposes, brackets are shipped upside down on the receiver plate.
1) Remove brackets from Receiver Plate.
2) Attach top link tube to top link arm of implement as shown in Figure 1. Several holes are made to allow for adjustment to your implement.
3) Reinsert the brackets into channels of Receiver Plate. Bracket should be pointing down and with hole side to implement.
4) Align hole of right bracket to hole of implement’s bottom arm and secure with 5/8-11x1-1/4” hex bolt and locknut as shown in Figure 2. Do not slide bracket out more than 3 inches.
5) Repeat step four for the left bracket.

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

All hardware is included for installation of your Receiver Plate. If you choose, you may use the existing hardware on your implement.

To Adjust Locking Pin to Strike Plate.
1) With Control Plate and Receiver Plate engaged, adjust strike plate to within 1/16” or less of locking pin as shown in Figure 3.

As initial break-in could cause excessive clearance, check again after short time of use.

FIGURE 3

When Reciever Plate is installed, it should resemble photo below.

Should you encounter any problems with your Delta Hook™Rapid Hitch System™, please contact us immediately at 866-833-1160, M-F 8:30am—5:30pm e.s.t.

Printable (PDF) version of the Receiver Plate Category 1