MacDon A40-D Pull-Type - Manual (Page 42)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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Revision F
6.5.2 3-Point Hitch Unhook
a. Park machine on flat level surface.
b. Lower header onto blocks, or leave header
raised. If leaving in raised position, engage lift
cylinder lock-out valves.
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.
c. Shut off engine, and remove key.
d. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
e. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical
harness. Store hose ends in holes at front of
Articulating Power Tongue (APT) as shown.
f. Pull pin (A) securing jack (B) at storage location,
and remove jack.
g. Install at working position at front of APT.
Secure jack with pin (A).
h. Pull back collar on driveline (E), and slide
coupler off tractor Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.
i. Rotate hook (F) to lower position, and place
driveline in hook.
j. Lower jack to raise APT, and take weight off
hitch arms.
NOTE
If tractor is equipped with a quick hitch
system, pins (G) do not need to
be removed.
k. Remove lynch pins (G), and swing hitch
arms (H) clear of APT.
l. Slowly drive tractor away from
mower conditioner.
E
F
H
G
A
B
A
B