McConnel PA 48, Operator'S Manual

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REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR
DANGER
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING TO REMOVE THE MACHINE
FROM THE TRACTOR
THE ORDER OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY
DISCONNECTING THE TOP LINK MUST BE THE LAST OPERATION PRIOR TO
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AWAY FROM THE MACHINE
W A R N I N G
Do not operate quadrant lever or machine controls through the rear cab window
whilst standing on or amongst linkage components - ALWAYS SEEK ASSISTANCE.
Select
a firm level site for parking the machine.
Remove the parking feet, turn through 90° to face towards the ground and re-locate in the
housing.
Unscrew the lift ram tap and with the machine at approximately half reach in normal working
position,
i.e. not broken back , operate the hydraulic service until the flail head roller is horizontal
and level with the feet on the main frame.
Disengage tractor PTO and remove.
Disconnect stabiliser bars or loosen check chains as applicable.
Unbolt the control unit from the mounting pillar, remove from tractor cab and stow the levers or
switchbox clear of the ground, On SI models only disconnect the supply and return hoses and
stow with hose ends clear of the ground.
Raise the machine on the tractors linkage to take the weight off the yoke and remove the lower
yoke pins.
Lower the tractor draft links and place machine firmly on the ground.
Remove draft links and the top link from the machine, drive tractor forward and remove yoke.
Blank off the end of the return hose with a plug or small plastic bag if a self seal coupling is not
fitted.
STORAGE
If machine is to be left standing for an extended period of time, lightly coat the exposed portions
of the ramrods with grease. Subsequently this grease should be wiped off before the rams are
next moved.
If the machine has to be stored outside tie a piece of tarpaulin or canvas over the control
assembly do not use a plastic bag this could lead to rapid corrosion of the control unit.