1. Position tractor and align tractor hitch arms (A) with
hitch adapter (B). Shut off tractor and remove key.
2. Remove
lynch
pins
(C)
and
washers
from
hitch adapter.
NOTE:
If tractor is equipped with a Category III hitch, use
a bushing (MacDon #224322) on each hitch pin.
3. Secure arms (A) onto adapter pins (C) with lynch pins
(springs not shown).
4. Install anti-sway bars (not shown) on tractor hitch to
stabilize lateral movement of hitch arms (A). Refer to
your tractor operator’s manual.
Figure 3.28: Two-Point Hitch Configuration
(Springs Not Shown)
5. Check
distance
(C)
between
tractor
power take-off (PTO) shaft (A) and mower conditioner
hitch gearbox shaft (B) (without the front half of the
driveline attached).
6. Ensure that measurement does NOT exceed the
dimensions listed in Table
Gearbox and Tractor PTO, page 46
.
Table 3.3 Distance between Hitch Gearbox and
Tractor PTO
Driveline Shaft Size
Distance (C)
1-3/8 in. (34 mm)
27 in. (750 mm)
1-3/4 in. (43 mm)
31 in. (800 mm)
Figure 3.29: Allowable Driveline Length
7. Position driveline (A) onto tractor PTO shaft making
sure that driveline is approximately level.
8. Pull back collar on driveline (A) and push driveline until
it locks. Release collar.
Figure 3.30: Mower Conditioner Driveline
Attached to Tractor PTO (Springs Not Shown)
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