Chapter 3: Installation Instructions; Moving Hitch Swing Cylinder - MacDon R113 Installation Instructions Manual

Chapter 3: Installation Instructions

This section describes the installation of the transport. The basic components are installed first, then hydraulic systems are
connected, and the lighting and signage are installed last. Follow each procedure in order.
IMPORTANT:
Before installing the kit, lower the header to the ground and place the hitch in the mid (centered) position.

3.1 Moving Hitch Swing Cylinder

When installing the transport you will need to move the hitch swing cylinder from the left side to the right side of the
hitch.
1. For model years 2018 and prior: If equipped with finger conditioners, install the new center shield components
included in transport pin kit (MD #259258) (must be ordered separately) BEFORE installing the Road-Friendly
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Transport kit.
2. Disconnect the hoses at hitch swing cylinder (A), and cap
openings on the cylinder and hoses.
NOTE:
Place a container or rag under the cylinder to catch oil.
3. Remove cotter pins (C) and (E), then remove pins
(B) and (D) from the cylinder.
4. Remove cylinder (A).
5. Turn valve (F) 180°, so that fittings are pointing up.
6. Reposition cylinder (A) at the right side of the hitch, and
attach the barrel end to lug (B) on the hitch with pin (C).
Secure with washer and cotter pin (D).
NOTE:
The rod end of the cylinder will be attached to the
transport casting when the system is primed.
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Figure 3.1: Hitch Swing Cylinder
A
Figure 3.2: Hitch Swing Cylinder
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D
A
B
F
C
C
B
D
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