Mower Conditioner / Tractor Unhook - Pull-Type; Drawbar Hitch Unhook - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.5 MOWER CONDITIONER / TRACTOR
UNHOOK – PULL-TYPE
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of tractor,
shut off engine, engage parking brake, and
remove key.
To maintain stability, always lower the
machine completely.
wheels before detaching from tractor.
6.5.1

Drawbar Hitch Unhook

a. Park machine on flat level surface with hitch at
an angle to tractor drawbar (to facilitate pump
detachment).
b. Lower header onto blocks or leave header
raised. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves if
leaving in raised position.
c. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
d. Disconnect hydraulic
harness. Store hose ends in holes at front of
APT as shown.
B
e. Remove pin (A).
Form # 169000
OPERATION
Block windrower
hoses and electrical
A
f. Rotate hook (C) to lower position.
g. Pull back collar on driveline (B) and slide coupler
off tractor PTO shaft and position driveline in
hook.
h. Pull pin (D) securing jack (E) and move to
working position at front of APT. Secure jack
with pin (D).
i. Lower jack to take weight off tractor drawbar.
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C
D
E
D
E
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Model Year - 2009