MacDon R116, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

Page: 32 / 234

214713
24
Revision A
3.4 Installing Hitch Swing Cylinder
The hitch swing cylinder can be installed on either side of the hitch, depending on whether or not the Road Friendly
Transport
™
system will be installed. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
1011322
A
B
C
Figure 3.40: Steering Cylinder
1. Remove the banding (A) securing the hitch swing
cylinder (B) to the hitch.
2. Remove pin (C) securing cylinder (B) to hitch.
To install cylinder on unit WITHOUT the Road Friendly Transport
™ ™
system, proceed as follows:
1013472
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 3.41: Hitch Swing Cylinder
1. Reposition cylinder (A) at left side of hitch and attach
rod end to carrier frame lug with pin at location (B).
Secure with cotter pin (C).
2. Place a container or rag under the cylinder to catch oil.
3. Remove pin from location (D) at the clevis end of the
cylinder.
4. Swing the hitch until clevis lines up with lug on hitch.
5. Install clevis pin at location (D) and secure with cotter
pin (E).
NOTE:
Loosen the hydraulic fittings, if assistance is required to align
the clevis and lug.
6. If loosened, tighten the fittings on cylinder.
ASSEMBLING THE DISC MOWER (WITH OR WITHOUT THE DEALER-INSTALLED TRANSPORT)