MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual

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OPERATION

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6.10 STEERING

IMPORTANT

The valve on the APT must be in the
working or open position (handle in line
with APT) for the steering system to be
operational.

Steering is controlled by the tractor remote
hydraulic system. The 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, and
 perform straight line field cutting on

either side of the tractor.

IMPORTANT

Hoses should be connected so that:

 moving tractor control lever (A)

forward steers the machine to the
right, and

 moving the lever (A) backward

steers the mower conditioner left.

IMPORTANT

The control (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.

6.10.1 Right Side Operation

Move steering lever forward to achieve desired
position of mower conditioner on right side of
tractor.

6.10.2 Left Side Operation

Move steering lever backward to achieve
desired position of mower conditioner on left
side of tractor.