3.6
Preparing Tractor for Mower Conditioner
3.6.1
Tractor Requirements
Table 3.1 Tractor Requirements
Mower Width
Minimum Power
Minimum Drawbar
Capacity
Minimum Hydraulics
13-Foot
100 hp (75 kW)
16-Foot
125 hp (93 kW)
In accordance with ASAE
2000 psi (13.7 MPa)
NOTE:
Tractor must be equipped with a seven-terminal outlet to supply power to the mower conditioner's hazard lights.
NOTE:
Static vertical load on drawbar is 2000 lb. (907 kg).
3.6.2
Adjusting the Drawbar
CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake, and remove
key before working around hitch.
1. Adjust
tractor
drawbar
to
meet
the
speci
fi
cations listed in Table
.
2. Secure the tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is
directly below the driveline.
Figure 3.20: Tractor Drawbar Adjustments
A - PTO
B - Tractor Drawbar C - Ground
X - Dimension X
Y - Dimension Y
Z - Dimension Z
Table 3.2 ASAE Standard A482 Specifications
1000 rpm Power Take-Off
Dimension
1-3/8 in. Diameter
1-3/4 in. Diameter
X
16 in. (406 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
Y
7-7/8–13-3/4 in.
(200–350 mm)
8 in. (203 mm) recommended
Z
13–17 in.
(330–432 mm)
16 in. (406 mm) recommended
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