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Caution – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual

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OPERATION

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Revision C

6.11.5 Flatbed

CAUTION

Use the following procedure when
transporting the mower conditioner on a
flatbed trailer.

6.11.5.1 Loading

a. Lower the header to the ground, and engage lift

cylinder lock-out valves (A).

b. Retract header angle control link (B) to minimum

length.

c. Unhook tractor from mower conditioner. See

Section 6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER/
TRACTOR UNHOOK.

d. Remove pin (C) attaching steering cylinder (D)

at frame, and swing cylinder under APT hitch.
Store pin in barrel end of cylinder.

e. Secure cylinder (D) to APT hitch with shipping

wire (or equivalent).

IMPORTANT

Ensure shipping wire is NOT over the
hydraulic lines.

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