MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 74)

OPERATION
5.14 Maneuvering/Steering the Mower Conditioner
IMPORTANT
The valve on the hitch (A) must be in the working
or open position (handle in-line with hitch) for the
steering system to be operational.
Steering is controlled by the tractor’s remote hydraulic
system. The articulated power turn (APT) hitch provides
the Operator with the ability to
• move the mower conditioner into field position easily
• make right angle turns in either direction
• steer around objects on both sides
• perform straight line field cutting on either side of
the tractor
Figure 5.63
IMPORTANT
Hoses should be connected so that
• moving tractor steering control lever (A)
forward steers the mower conditioner to
the right
• moving the lever (A) backward steers the
mower conditioner left
IMPORTANT
The control lever (A) is operated momentarily for
steering and must be returned to OFF or NEUTRAL
position as soon as the mower conditioner
reaches the desired path of travel.
Figure 5.64: Steering control lever positions
5.14.1 Right-side Operation
Figure 5.65: Right-side operation
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