Preparing Tractor For Mower Conditioner; Tractor Requirements; Adjusting The Drawbar - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

3.6 Preparing Tractor for Mower Conditioner

3.6.1 Tractor Requirements

Table 3.1 Tractor Requirements
Mower Width
13-Foot
16-Foot
NOTE:
Tractor must be equipped with a seven-terminal outlet to supply power to the mower conditioner's hazard lights.
NOTE:
Static vertical load on drawbar is 2000 lb. (907 kg).

3.6.2 Adjusting the Drawbar

CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove
key before working around hitch.
1. Adjust tractor
specifications listed in Table
Specifications, page
2. Secure the tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is
directly below the driveline.
Table 3.2 ASAE Standard A482 Specifications
Dimension
X
Y
Z
169820
Minimum Power
100 hp (75 kW)
125 hp (93 kW)
drawbar to meet
3.2 ASAE Standard A482
42.
1-3/8 in. Diameter
16 in. (406 mm)
OPERATION
Minimum Drawbar
Capacity
In accordance with ASAE
the
Figure 3.20: Tractor Drawbar Adjustments
A - PTO
X - Dimension X
1000 rpm Power Take-Off
7-7/8–13-3/4 in.
8 in. (203 mm) recommended
13–17 in. (330–432 mm)
16 in. (406 mm) recommended
42
Minimum Hydraulics
2000 psi (13.7 MPa)
B - Tractor Drawbar C - Ground
Y - Dimension Y Z - Dimension Z
1-3/4 in. Diameter
20 in. (508 mm)
(200–350 mm)
Revision A