Form # 169080
Model Year - 2010
1
INTRODUCTION
This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the Model R80 Pull-Type
Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR
USE THE MACHINE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 2
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................................................... 4
A.
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
B.
SAE BOLTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
C.
METRIC BOLTS.................................................................................................................................................. 4
D.
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 5
CONVERSION CHART.............................................................................................................................................. 6
ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
STEP 1.
UNLOAD ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) ............................................................................. 8
STEP 2.
UNLOAD HEADER .................................................................................................................................. 9
STEP 3.
INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS OR ADJUSTABLE SHOES – 16 FT ONLY ............................................ 10
STEP 4.
LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER......................................................................................................... 11
STEP 5.
REMOVE SHIPPING CHANNELS AND BLOCKING ............................................................................ 12
STEP 6.
REMOVE FORMING SHIELD................................................................................................................ 13
STEP 7.
UNPACK APT ........................................................................................................................................ 14
STEP 8.
ATTACH APT ......................................................................................................................................... 16
STEP 9.
CONNECT LIFT HOSE.......................................................................................................................... 17
STEP 10.
CONNECT WIRING HARNESS............................................................................................................. 17
STEP 11.
INSTALL HYDRAULIC MOTOR ............................................................................................................ 18
STEP 12.
INSTALL WHEELS ................................................................................................................................ 19
STEP 13.
INSTALL CENTER LINK........................................................................................................................ 20
A.
MECHANICAL LINK.......................................................................................................................................... 20
B.
HYDRAULIC LINK ............................................................................................................................................ 20
STEP 14.
REMOVE BANDING AT LIFT CYLINDERS .......................................................................................... 20
STEP 15.
ATTACH MOWER CONDITIONER TO TRACTOR............................................................................... 21
A.
DRAWBAR TYPE HITCH ................................................................................................................................. 21
B.
3-POINT HITCH (Cat. II, III, or IIIN) .................................................................................................................. 24
STEP 16.
ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL......................................................................................... 27
STEP 17.
INSTALL STEERING CYLINDER .......................................................................................................... 28
STEP 18.
FILL LIFT CYLINDERS .......................................................................................................................... 29
STEP 19.
INSTALL FLOAT SPRINGS................................................................................................................... 30
STEP 20.
INSTALL FORMING SHIELD................................................................................................................. 31
A.
INSTALL SUPPORTS....................................................................................................................................... 31
B.
ATTACH FORMING SHIELD ............................................................................................................................ 31
STEP 21.
INSTALL TALL CROP FEED PLATES .................................................................................................. 34
STEP 22.
INSTALL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 36
A.
TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT ................................................................................................................................ 36
B.
SHOE LIFT KIT ................................................................................................................................................. 36
STEP 23.
LUBRICATE THE MOWER CONDITIONER ......................................................................................... 37
STEP 24.
PERFORM PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS.................................................................................................. 42
A.
DRIVE BELTS................................................................................................................................................... 42
B.
CONDITIONER ROLLS .................................................................................................................................... 44
C.
LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
D.
MANUALS......................................................................................................................................................... 45
E.
RUN-UP THE MOWER CONDITIONER........................................................................................................... 46
