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Caution – MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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OPERATION

Form # 169053

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Model Year - 2009

j. Remove chain lock (E) and unhook safety chain

from tractor. Wrap chain around APT for
storage.

k. Lower jack to raise APT clear of drawbar.
l. Slowly drive tractor away from mower

conditioner.

m. Replace hitch pin (G) and secure with hairpin.

6.5.2 3-Point Hitch Unhook

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. If necessary, raise 3-point hitch arms to release

tension on downstop chains.

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.

d. Shut off engine and remove key.
e. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back

and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.

f. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical

harness. Store hose ends in holes at front of
APT as shown.

g. Remove pin (A), and remove down-stop chains

(B) from tractor and store on APT yoke.

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A

B

E

G