MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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6.8.3 Pull-Type: Flatbed
To transport the mower conditioner on a flatbed
trailer, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
Use the following procedure when
transporting the mower conditioner on a
flatbed trailer.
6.8.3.1 Loading: Pull-Type
a. Lower mower conditioner to the ground, and
move the cylinder lock-out valve handle to the
horizontal position at both lift cylinders.
b. Retract header angle control link to minimum.
c. Unhook mower conditioner from tractor. Refer
to Section 6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER/
TRACTOR UNHOOK: PULL-TYPE.
d. Tie hoses to APT.
e. Remove tall crop dividers (if equipped) as
follows:
1. Remove U-bolt (A) and bolts (B) securing
crop divider (C) to lean bar, and remove
crop divider.
2. Repeat for crop divider at opposite end.
f. Remove complete forming shield group as
follows:
1. Remove pins (A).
2. Disassemble adjuster bars (B) from side
deflectors (C). Note orientation of hardware.
3. Remove nuts (D), and drop side deflectors
from frame (E).
4. Remove ten bolts (F) attaching forming
shield cover to frame.
5. Remove two bolts (G), and lower rear of
forming shield to ground.
6. Remove two bolts (H), and detach forming
shield from frame.
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