McHale C430/C460/C470/C490 Bale Chopper
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Alternatively, connect the supplied fused electric power lead to the tractor battery
ensuring to route away from sharp edges and hot surfaces. The control box is not
waterproof, it must be protected from rain. (See ‘Electronic control system’)
5.3 Attaching to drawbar (C460/C470/C490)
The drawbar is to be attached so that the machine is horizontal to the ground. Machines
are set up for hitching to the tractor drawbar. Once the tractor is attached to the
drawbar, attach the PTO shaft. Depending on the country of use a safety chain may
also be required. Raise the drawbar stand. Detach in reverse order of attachment.
5.3.1 Drawbar lock
CAUTION: Only connect control box to a 12 V power supply
Do not use any other electric power supply for the electronic control
system, otherwise damage may occur.
Drawbar Machine to be horizontal to the ground
CAUTION:
Tractor drawbar and coupling device must be compatible
Check that the tractor drawbar is compatible with the coupling device
on the machine. If in doubt consult your McHale dealer.
There is a drawbar lock on all hitch-eye
drawbars, for when the machine is not in
use. To lock the drawbar, open the lock
and swing the plate forward to cover the
hitch eye and lock it in this position. To
unlock the drawbar, reverse the above
procedure.