MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 31)

OPERATION
Form 169454
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Revision A
6.11 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 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.
6.11.1 Right Side Operation
Move steering lever “forward” to achieve desired
position of mower conditioner on right side of
tractor.
6.11.2 Left Side Operation
Move steering lever “backward” to achieve
desired position of mower conditioner on left
side of tractor.
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