MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 36)

OPERATION
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6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER/TRACTOR
UNHOOK
6.5.1 Drawbar Unhook
CAUTION
 To prevent accidental movement of
tractor, shut off engine, engage parking
brake, and remove key.
 To maintain stability, always lower the
machine completely. Block mower
conditioner wheels before detaching
from tractor.
a. Park machine on flat level surface.
b. Lower header onto blocks, or leave header
raised. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves if
leaving in raised position.
c. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
d. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical
harness. Store hose ends and electrical
connector in holes at front of APT hitch as
shown.
e. Remove pin (A).
f. Pull back collar on driveline (B), and slide
coupler off tractor PTO shaft, and rest driveline
on drawbar.
g. Rotate hook (C) to lower position, and position
driveline in hook.
h. Pull pin (D) securing jack (E) at storage location,
and move to working position at front of APT
hitch. Secure jack with pin (D).
i. Lower jack to take weight off tractor drawbar.
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