MacDon 1000, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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ATTACHING BALE CARRIER TO TRACTOR
CAUTION: Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before
working around hitch.
CAUTION: Never attach bale carrier to rear axle or three point hitch arms.
Use only the drawbar. Make sure tractor size is adequate (60 hp or greater)
and drawbar is capable of supporting the torque whether empty or loaded.
1. HITCH CLEVIS adjustment: With the bale
carrier on level ground the BALE FORKS
should be about 2” (5 cm) above the
ground when the BALE LIFT ARMS are
level and fully lowered to the ground.
2. Using the tongue jack, raise tongue to
align with hitch pin. Position tractor and
secure with locking type drawbar pin (not
supplied). Use an approved hitch pin with
mechanical retainer.
3. Route SAFETY CHAIN around the HITCH
CLEVIS, around drawbar support and
back hook. IMPORTANT: Adjust CHAIN
length to remove all slack except what is
needed for turns.
4. Do not use intermediate support on
drawbar as attaching point.
5. Store SAFETY CHAIN off the ground
when not in use. If safety chain is
damaged in any way, contact your dealer
for a replacement.
6. If tractor is equipped with adjustable flow
control, set flow to CYLINDERS to about
10 gpm.
7. NOTE: Connect quick couplers to tractor
remote hydraulic outlets so that tractor
graphics correspond with cylinder
movement.
8. Connect lighting coupler.
HITCH CLEVIS