2.3
Definitions
The following terms and abbreviations may be used in this manual:
Term
Definition
API
American Petroleum Institute
ASTM
American Society of Testing and Materials
Bolt
A headed and externally threaded fastener that is designed to be
paired with a nut.
Center-link
A hydraulic cylinder or turnbuckle type link between the mower
conditioner and the carrier frame that tilts the mower conditioner.
Endwise Transport System
Kit available as a Dealer installed option that allows the mower
conditioner to be towed on roadways while remaining within the legal
width restrictions on most roads and highways.
Finger tight
Finger tight is a reference position where sealing surfaces or
components are making contact with each other and the
fi
tting has
been tightened to a point where the
fi
tting is no longer loose.
FFFT
Flats from
fi
nger tight
Hex key
A hex key or Allen key (also known by various other synonyms)
is a tool of hexagonal cross-section used to drive bolts and screws
that have a hexagonal socket in the head (internal-wrenching
hexagon drive).
hp
Horsepower
Mower conditioner
A machine that cuts and conditions hay, and is pulled by an
agricultural tractor.
n/a
Not applicable
NPT
National Pipe Thread: A style of
fi
tting used for low pressure port
openings. Threads on NPT
fi
ttings are uniquely tapered for an
interference
fi
t.
Nut
An internally threaded fastener that is designed to be paired with
a bolt.
ORB
O-ring boss: A style of
fi
tting commonly used in port opening on
manifolds, pumps, and motors.
ORFS
O-ring face seal: A style of
fi
tting commonly used for connecting
hoses and tubes. This style of
fi
tting also is commonly called ORS,
which stands for O-ring seal.
PTO
Power Take-Off
Rotary mower conditioner
The part of the mower conditioner that cuts and conditions the crop.
rpm
Revolutions Per Minute
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
Screw
A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into
preformed threads or forms its own thread in one of the mating parts.
TFFT
Turns from
fi
nger tight
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