SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION - CHAPTER 1
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ATTACHING THE MOWER-CONDITIONER
TO THE TRACTOR
Attach the mower-conditioner to the tractor with a 19
mm (3/4 in) minimum diameter hitch pin that can be
securely fastened as shown, 1. The pin should also
be smaller than the hitch holes to prevent binding
when operating over rough terrain.
Attach the PTO by pulling back on the slide collar, 2,
and slide the PTO forward on the tractor shaft until
the pins engage in the tractor PTO shaft groove. The
collar will slide forward automatically locking the PTO
shaft onto the tractor shaft.
NOTE: The yoke where the collar slides must be free
of paint and rust and must be kept lubricated with oil
for the collar to slide freely.
CAUTION
The tractor end of the primary PTO shaft has a CV
joint which is heavy. Be careful when handling it,
as dropping it could cause personal injury to
yourself and damage the CV joint.
Check to make sure the PTO is locked on the tractor
shaft by trying to slide it on the shaft. To remove, pull
back on the collar to unlock the pins and remove the
PTO.
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JACK ASSEMBLY
After attaching the mower-conditioner to the tractor,
retract the jack by turning the hand crank
counterclockwise. Pull the pin and remove the jack.
Store the jack, 1, on top of the tongue. Secure the
jack with the pin.
NOTE: To prevent the jack from unwinding during
use, loop the chain over the handle before inserting
the pin.
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HYDRAULIC HOSES
Excess hose length should be pushed back into the
tongue, 1, and clamped, 2.
NOTE: Do not allow hoses to come in contact with
rotating PTO.
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