MacDon R80 Manual page 24

B. ATTACH TO TRACTOR
CAUTION
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Set park brake, stop engine and remove key.
b. Back up tractor to hitch and align hitch
member (J) with pin on drawbar extension.
Lower jack so that member engages pin.
c. Install hitch-pin (K) and secure with hairpin.
d. Attach driveline (L) to tractor PTO shaft as
follows:
1. Position driveshaft onto tractor PTO shaft.
2. Pull back collar on driveshaft and push
driveshaft until it locks. Release collar.
e. Route hitch safety chain from windrower
through chain support (M), around drawbar
support and lock the hook (N) on chain.
IMPORTANT
Adjust chain length to remove all slack
except what is needed for turns.
Form # 169080
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
L
K
J
N
M
f. Pull pin (O) securing jack and move jack to
storage position on side of tongue.
g. Secure jack with pin (O).
CAUTION
Locking pin must be moved to storage
position prior to moving header to prevent
serious damage to the articulating system.
h. Remove articulated hitch lock pin from lock
position (P) and locate in storage position (Q).
Secure with lynch pin.
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O
O
P
Q
Issue – April 2007