Installing Hitch Swing Cylinder - MacDon R113 Assembly Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLING THE ROTARY DISC PULL-TYPE – FACTORY-INSTALLED TRANSPORT

4.4 Installing Hitch Swing Cylinder

The hitch swing cylinder is used to steer and rotate the pull-type between field and transport positions. 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.
3. Disconnect the hoses from the cylinder and cap off
openings on cylinder and hoses.
4. Reposition cylinder (A) at right side of hitch. Use pin (C) to
attach barrel end to lug (B). Secure with cotter pin (D).
NOTE:
The rod end of cylinder will be attached to the transport
system casting after the system is primed. For instructions,
refer to 6.2 Priming the Hitch Swing Cylinder, page
5. Turn valve (E) on the hitch swing cylinder 180° so that
fittings are pointing up.
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Figure 4.47: Steering Cylinder
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Figure 4.48: Hitch Swing Cylinder
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