3-Point Hitch Unhook - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

j. Remove chain lock (E) and unhook safety chain
from tractor. Wrap chain around APT for
storage.
k. Lower jack to raise APT clear of drawbar.
l. Slowly drive tractor
conditioner.
m. Replace hitch pin (A) and secure with hairpin.
Form # 169000
OPERATION
E
away from mower
A
6.5.2

3-Point Hitch Unhook

a. Park machine on flat level surface.
b. Lower header onto blocks or leave header
raised. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves if
leaving in raised position.
c. If necessary, raise 3-point hitch arms to release
tension on downstop chains.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of tractor,
shut off engine, engage parking brake, and
remove key.
To maintain stability, always lower the
machine
conditioner wheels before detaching from
tractor.
d. Shut off engine and remove key.
e. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
f. Disconnect
harness. Store hose ends in holes at front of
APT as shown.
g. Remove pin (A), and remove down-stop chains
(B) from tractor and store on APT yoke.
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completely. Block
hydraulic hoses and
A
B
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Model Year - 2009
mower
electrical