Installing The Conditioner - MacDon R113 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

8.2 Installing the Conditioner

CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it
cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while
attaching the conditioner to the mower.
1. Attach a spreader bar (A) to a forklift (or equivalent) and
attach chains to lugs (B) on conditioner. Use a chain
rated for overhead lifting with a minimum working load
of 1135 kg. (2500 lb.).
2. Lift conditioner (C) and align it with the header opening.
3. Carefully align pin (B) at each end of conditioner (A)
with lug (C) on mower. Lower the conditioner (A), so
that pins (B) engage lugs (C) on header.
4. Align mounting holes and install four M16 x 40 hex head
bolts (A) with heads facing inboard (two per side).
Secure with M16 center lock flanged nuts and torque to
170 Nm (126 lbf∙ft).
5. Remove lifting chains from conditioner and move lifting
device clear of work area.
6. If necessary, install conditioner drive components.
Refer to 8.2.1 Installing Conditioner Drive, page
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CHANGING THE CONDITIONER
Figure 8.9: Conditioner Lift
Figure 8.10: Installing Conditioner
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Figure 8.11: Left Side of Conditioner –
Right Side Similar
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