MacDon Transport 25 ft 972 - Manual (Page 14)

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Form # 131126 Issue 11/07 12
580 mm = 22.84”
280 mm = 11.02”
ATTACH HITCH TO TRACTOR
HITCH
1. Slide bracket (A) over walking beam and
position as shown below. Secure with two 5/8 x
5-1/2” hex head bolts and flange nuts.
2. Route hitch chain (B) through chain support on
bracket (A), then wrap around walking beam
and lock hook on chain.
3. Position storage bracket (C) as shown below
and secure with U-bolt and 1/2 NC flange nuts.
4. Remove SMV sign from welded mount. Attach
extension bar (D) to welded mount using new
self-tapping screws.
NOTE: Use the larger holes in bar (D) to attach
to welded mount. It may be necessary to bend
the welded mount out slightly.
5. Attach SMV sign to smaller holes in bar (D)
using the existing self-tapping bolts removed
form welded mount.
6. Remove split ring and remove lock pin from
hitch knee joint at (E).
7. Store hitch as follows: Place front section of
hitch on top of storage bracket (C) at right side
of walking beam. Fold hitch and place rear
section into notch in bottom of bracket (C).
Install pin from knee joint to lock the two
sections at (G) and secure with split ring.
E
REMOVE LOCK PIN FROM HITCH JOINT
C
G
HITCH STORAGE