INTRODUCTION
This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the Model R80 Pull-Type
Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR
USE THE MACHINE.
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 2
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAE BOLTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
METRIC BOLTS.................................................................................................................................................. 4
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 5
CONVERSION CHART.............................................................................................................................................. 6
ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
UNLOAD HEADER .................................................................................................................................. 9
LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER......................................................................................................... 11
REMOVE FORMING SHIELD................................................................................................................ 13
UNPACK APT ........................................................................................................................................ 14
ATTACH APT ......................................................................................................................................... 16
CONNECT LIFT HOSE.......................................................................................................................... 17
STEP 12. INSTALL WHEELS ................................................................................................................................ 19
STEP 13. INSTALL CENTER LINK........................................................................................................................ 20
MECHANICAL LINK.......................................................................................................................................... 20
HYDRAULIC LINK ............................................................................................................................................ 20
DRAWBAR TYPE HITCH ................................................................................................................................. 21
STEP 18. FILL LIFT CYLINDERS .......................................................................................................................... 29
INSTALL SUPPORTS....................................................................................................................................... 31
ATTACH FORMING SHIELD ............................................................................................................................ 31
STEP 22. INSTALL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 36
TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT ................................................................................................................................ 36
SHOE LIFT KIT ................................................................................................................................................. 36
DRIVE BELTS................................................................................................................................................... 42
CONDITIONER ROLLS .................................................................................................................................... 44
LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
MANUALS......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Form # 169080
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Model Year - 2010