MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower - Manual (Page 28)

OPERATION
Form # 169053
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Model Year - 2009
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) 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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