MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 33)

OPERATION
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6.4 MOWER CONDITIONER/TRACTOR
HOOKUP
6.4.1 Drawbar Hookup
CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and
remove key before working around hitch.
a. Remove pin (A).
b. Position tractor to align drawbar extension (B)
with arm (C) on mower conditioner.
c. Lower hitch with jack (D) to engage arm (C) on
drawbar extension (B).
d. Install hitch pin (A), and secure with hairpin.
IMPORTANT
If the tractor has a three-point hitch, lower
the lower links as low as possible to
prevent damage to articulated power turn
(APT) hitch.
e. Attach driveline (E) to tractor PTO shaft as
follows:
1. Position driveline (E) onto tractor PTO shaft.
2. Pull back collar on driveline, and push
driveline until it locks. Release collar.
f. Route safety chain from mower conditioner
through chain support (F), around drawbar
support, and lock the hook (G) on chain.
IMPORTANT
Adjust chain length to remove all slack
except what is needed for turns.
g. Raise jack (D), pull pin (H) and move jack to
storage position on side of APT hitch.
h. Secure jack with pin (H).
i. Proceed to Section 6.4.3 Hydraulic Connections.
A
H
D
E
G F
D
C
B
A
H