Step 12. Attach Mower Conditioner To Tractor; Drawbar Type Hitch - MacDon A30-S Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 12. ATTACH MOWER
CONDITIONER TO
TRACTOR
CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and
remove key before working around hitch.
A. DRAWBAR TYPE HITCH
I. SET UP DRAWBAR
Y
Z
a. Adjust tractor drawbar to meet ASAE Standard
specifications as listed below:
DIMENSION
1.37 IN. DIA.
X
16 in. (406 mm)
Y
8 in. (203 mm) Recommended
13–17 in. (330–432 mm)
Z
16 in. (406 mm) Recommended
IMPORTANT
Improper drawbar
driveline vibration and premature wear on
the pump and gearbox.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
PTO
X
TRACTOR
DRAWBAR
GROUND
1000 RPM PTO
1.75 IN. DIA.
20 in. (508 mm)
6–12 in. (152–305 mm)
length can cause
II. ATTACH DRAWBAR EXTENSION
a. Secure tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is
directly below the driveline.
B
b. Loosen bolts (B) on extension assembly (A), and
slide onto drawbar.
c. Install pin (C) through drawbar and extension
from underside, and secure with hairpin.
d. Gradually tighten the four bolts to 265 ft·lbf
(359 N·m).
E
e. Attach the swivel APT member (D) with pin (E)
onto the APT.
f. Secure pin with clevis pin (F), washers, and
cotter pin.
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A
C
D
F
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