MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 26)

OPERATION
Form 169454
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Revision A
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 in holes at front of
APT 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.
Secure jack with pin (D).
i. Lower jack to take weight off tractor drawbar.
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