Installing Hitch Swing Cylinder - MacDon R113 Assembly Instruction Manual

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

3.4 Installing Hitch Swing Cylinder

The hitch swing cylinder can be installed on either side of the hitch, depending on whether or not the transport system will
be installed. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
1. Remove banding (A) securing hitch swing cylinder (B) to
the hitch.
2. Remove pin (C) securing cylinder (B) to hitch.
To install cylinder on unit WITHOUT the transport system, proceed as follows:
1. Reposition cylinder (A) at left side of hitch and attach rod
end to carrier frame lug with pin at location (B). Secure
with cotter pin (C).
2. Place a container or rag under the cylinder to catch oil.
3. Remove pin from location (D) at the clevis end of the
cylinder.
4. Swing the hitch until clevis lines up with lug on hitch.
5. Install clevis pin at location (D) and secure with cotter
pin (E).
NOTE:
If assistance is required to align the clevis and lug, loosen
the hydraulic fittings.
6. If loosened, tighten the fittings on cylinder.
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Figure 3.44: Steering Cylinder
Figure 3.45: Hitch Swing Cylinder
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