Operation – MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner User Manual

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OPERATION

DETACHING MOWER CONDITIONER 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
mower conditioner wheels before
detaching from tractor.

Park machine on flat level surface.

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).

2. Lower jack to take weight off tractor drawbar.

3. Push button on telescoping driveline yoke to

unlock grip on PTO shaft. Remove driveline
from PTO and store in support (B).

4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical

harness. Store so ends are off ground.

5. Remove hitch pin (C) and unhook chain (D)

from tractor. Wrap chain around mower
conditioner hitch for storage.

6. Slowly drive tractor away from mower

conditioner.

STORE DRIVELINE

B

MOVE JACK TO WORKING POSITION

A

REMOVE HITCH PIN AND CHAIN

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