MacDon 5020 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATION
ATTACHING WINDROWER TO TRACTOR
(cont’d)
5. Connect remote hydraulic hoses as follows:
a. Connect the two tongue swing hoses (H) so
that when the tractor control is moved forward,
the swing cylinder will extend, moving the wind-
rower to the right. When the tractor control
handle is moved back, the swing cylinder will
retract, moving the windrower to the left.
b. Connect the two lift cylinder hoses (J) so that
when the tractor control is moved back, the lift
cylinder will extend, raising the header. When
the tractor control is moved forward, the lift
cylinder will retract, lowering the header.
6. Connect the windrower wiring harness plug (K)
to outlet on tractor.
DETACHING WINDROWER FROM TRACTOR
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 windrower wheels
before detaching from tractor.
Park machine on flat level surface with hitch at
an angle to tractor drawbar (to facilitate pump
detachment).
Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
1. Pull pin securing jack and move to working
position (A) at front of tongue.
2. Lower jack to take weight off tractor drawbar.
3. Unlock torque arm chain from keyhole slot in
torque arm mounting plate. Remove hydraulic
pump assembly and store at (B).
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical
harness. Store with ends off ground.
5. Remove hitch pin lock (C) and unhook chain
(D) from tractor. Wrap chain around windrower
tongue for storage. Raise windrower tongue
with jack to clear hitch pin.
6. Slowly drive tractor away from windrower.
CONNECT REMOTE HYDRAULICS
AND ELECTRICAL
H J
K
MOVE JACK TO WORKING POSITION
A
STORE PUMP ASSEMBLY
B
REMOVE HITCH PIN LOCK AND CHAIN
C
D