Attaching Hitch To Carrier Frame - MacDon R113 Assembly Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLING THE ROTARY DISC PULL-TYPE – WITH OR WITHOUT THE DEALER-INSTALLED TRANSPORT

3.2 Attaching Hitch to Carrier Frame

The connection point on the carrier frame secures the hitch to the frame and allows the pull-type to pivot.
1. Remove six M20 bolts (A), washers, and nuts from carrier
frame at the hitch attachment location. Retain bolts,
washers, and nuts.
2. Place sling (A) around the hitch frame. Adjust sling position
until hitch is balanced when lifting.
• R113 PT: Approximately 2.7 m (106 in.) from the edge
of tractor end (B) of the hitch
• R116 PT: Approximately 3.5 m (138 in.) from the edge
of tractor end (B) of the hitch
3. Raise the hitch approximately 610 mm (24 in.) off
the ground.
4. Cut banding (A) securing wood supports, then
remove supports (B).
5. Remove two bolts (C) securing wood support to hitch pin.
Discard bolts.
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Figure 3.9: Carrier Frame
Figure 3.10: Lifting Hitch
Figure 3.11: Hitch Packing
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