McHale C430/C460/C470/C490 Bale Chopper
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2.
Attach the link coupler to the tractor.
Ensure that the lower link arms are
adjusted equally in height. If you are
using tractor quick couplers, secure the
lower link balls onto the CAT 2 link
coupler, using linch pins. The lower link
stabilisers may need to be adjusted
width wise to suit the link coupler.
Attach the link coupler onto the lower
link arms, ensuring they are latched
securely on the quick couplers. If quick
couplers are not being used, secure the
link coupler to the lower link arms
directly, using linch pins. The lower link
stabilisers will have to be loosened to
make the above connections and then
tightened to ensure there is no lateral
movement.
3. Attach the link coupler to the swing
drawbar. Line up the tractor, with link
coupler attached, to the machine
drawbar and reverse slowly, adjusting
the link arm height until the drawbar
pivot shaft is fully engaged, centrally,
in the link coupler. The collar and pin
can now be fitted and secured, on the
pivot shaft, using the linch pin
provided. Fasten the drawbar safety
chain to a secure point on the tractor.
4. Connect the PTO shaft to the tractor
and move the PTO shaft stand (1) into
the transport position, by swinging it
down, as shown. The PTO shaft stand
(1) must be used to support the PTO
shaft every time it is disconnected
from the tractor. Once the PTO shaft
has been connected, the lower link
arms cannot be elevated beyond a
certain point.