MacDon R80 - Step 7. Attach Hitch

UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169080 Issue – April 2007
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STEP 7. ATTACH HITCH
CAUTION
Keep hands clear when lowering hitch.
a. Remove the six bolts and nuts from frame and
retain for reinstallation.
b. Using a forklift or equivalent, manoeuvre hitch
into position and install pivot pin (A) into
windrower frame.
NOTE
Use the jack to adjust the pitch of the
hitch for proper alignment when
installing pivot pin.
NOTE
Pin may need to be tapped into final
position with a hammer due to the tight
clearances.
c. Secure pivot pin to frame by installing six 5/8 x
1.75 long Gr. 8 bolts (C) with lock nuts
removed at step a. Install bolts with heads
facing aft.
d. Torque to 250 ft-lb (339 N∙m).
e. Install bolt (B), lockwasher, and flatwasher
removed at STEP 6g. at lower end of pivot pin
and tighten bolt.
f. Position hitch with jack so that rear span of
hitch is approximately horizontal. Remove
lifting chain from hitch.
g. Check oil level in site glass (D) on the left side
of the tongue, is between ADD and FULL.
C
B
A
A
D