MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual
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OPERATION
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Revision C
d. Lift mower conditioner off flatbed, and back
away slowly.
e. Lower mower conditioner to slightly above
ground.
f. Remove jack from storage location on APT
hitch.
g. Install jack at working position at front of hitch.
h. Lower mower conditioner to ground, and remove
slings.
i. Cut shipping wire securing APT hitch to carrier
frame.
j. Attach a chain to front of APT hitch, and other
end to a forklift (or equivalent).
IMPORTANT
Ensure hoses on carrier frame are NOT
pinched when APT hitch is moved to
working position.
k. Lift front of hitch, and slowly swing hitch forward
until it is approximately perpendicular with
carrier frame. Lower hitch, and remove chain.
l. Cut shipping wire securing steering cylinder (A)
to APT hitch. Swing cylinder to attachment
bracket (B) on frame.
m. Remove pin (C) from cylinder.
n. Align yoke on cylinder with bracket (B), and
install pin (C). Secure with cotter pin.
o. Attach mower conditioner to tractor or towing
vehicle.
C
A
B
A
C