MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 23)

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OPERATION
POSITIONING THE HITCH
The mower conditioner hitch can be moved
between transport position (A) and field position
(B) with the hitch shift cylinder without moving the
tractor.
In the field, use a position that allows cutting a full
machine width while maintaining clearance
between the right tractor tire and the standing
material.
IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage with
machine in field position and tractor turned sharply
right, do not activate hitch shift cylinder. Tractor
tire can contact lean bar.
WARNING: Before transporting
mower conditioner, close hydraulic
valve (C) to prevent inadvertent
cylinder extension that would cause
machine to swing out unexpectedly.
Closed position is with handle at 90º
to oil flow direction as shown. Open
position is with handle in line with
oil flow direction.
HITCH CYLINDER HYDRAULIC VALVE
C