MacDon R113 - Removing the Conditioner

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Removing the Conditioner
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it
cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast while
detaching the conditioner from 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 2500 lb. (1135 kg).
DANGER
To prevent the conditioner from falling backward,
ensure lifting chains are secure and tight. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
Figure 4.2
68: Spreader Bar
2. Move forward baffle adjustment handle (A) to fully
lowered position as show n.
3. Move rear baffle adjustment handle (B) to fully raised
position as shown.
NOTE:
Access to upper bol
ts (C) is easiest from the rear
of the conditioner
.
Figure 4.269: Lef
t Side of Conditioner
4. Lift conditioner slightly forward to take load off bolts (A)
and to hold the conditioner after the bolts are removed.
Retain hardware for reinstallation .
Figure 4.270:
Left Side of Conditioner –
Right Side Sim
ilar
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