MacDon A30-D, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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II. ATTACH MOWER CONDITIONER TO
TRACTOR
a. Position tractor, and align tractor hitch arms (A)
with hitch adapter (B).
CAUTION
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator’s seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
b. Stop engine, and remove key.
c. Remove pins (C) from hitch adapter, and use
the jack to adjust height of APT so that pins (C)
can be reinstalled.
NOTE
If tractor is equipped with a quick hitch
system, pins (C) do not need to
be removed.
d. Secure pins (C) with lynch pins.
e. Install anti-sway bars on tractor hitch to stabilize
lateral movement of hitch arms (A). Refer to
your tractor operator’s manual.
f. Check distance ‘ X ’ between tractor PTO shaft
(D) and implement input shaft (E) (without the
front half of the driveline attached).
g. The measurement must not exceed the
dimensions listed below.
h. Position driveshaft (F) onto tractor PTO shaft.
Driveline should be approximately level.
IMPORTANT
Front half of driveline (F) for three-point
hitch is longer than the driveline for draw-
bar hitch. Ensure proper length driveline
is used.
i. Pull back collar on driveshaft, and push
driveshaft until it locks. Release collar.
j. Rotate driveline storage hook (G) to
upward position.
k. Raise jack (H), pull pin (J), and move jack to
storage position on side of APT. Secure jack
with pin (J).
Driveline shaft size
Distance
‘X’
1-3/8 in. (34 mm) 27 in. (685 mm)
1-3/4 in. (43 mm) 31 in. (790 mm)
Category II and IIIN configuration
A
B
C
X
Tractor axle
R85 APT
D
E
F
G
J
H
J