MacDon R113 - Preparing Tractor for Mower Conditioner; Tractor Requirements; Adjusting the Drawbar

OPERATION
3.5 Preparing Tractor for Mower Conditioner
3.5.1 Tractor Requirements
The tractor used to pull the mower conditioner must m eet the requirements outlined in the following table.
Table 3.1 Tractor Requirements
Mower Width Minimum Power
Minimum Drawbar
Capacity
Minimum Hydraulics
13-Foot
100 hp (75 kW
)
16-Foot
125 hp (93 kW)
In accordance with ASAE 2000 psi (13.7 MPa)
NOTE:
Tractor must be equipped with a seven-terminal outlet to supply power to the mower conditioner's hazard lights.
NOTE:
Static ve
rtical load on drawbar is 2000 lb. (907 kg).
3.5.2 Adjusting the Drawbar
CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove
key before working around hitch.
1. Adjust tractor drawbar to meet the
specificationslistedinTable3.2 ASAE Standard A482
Specifications, page 41.
2. Secure the tracto r draw bar so the hitch pin hole is
directly below the drive line.
Figur
e 3.20: Tractor Drawbar Adjustments
A-PTO
B - Tractor Drawbar
C - Ground
X - Dimension X Y - Dimension Y Z - Dimension Z
Table 3.2 ASAE Standard A482 Specifications
1000 rpm Power Take-Off
Dimension
1-3/8 in. Diameter 1-3/4 in. Diameter
X
16 in. (406 m
m)
20 in. (508 m
m)
Y
7-7/8–13-3/4 in. (200–350 mm)
8 in. (203 mm) recommended
Z
13–17 in. (330–432 mm)
16 in. (406 mm) recommended
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