McFarlane HDL-1000 Series, Operator'S Manual And Parts List, Page: 26 / 70

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2. Bolt the lift chains to the bottom of the rear lift tabs of the front harrow sections. Refer to
Figure 19. Use ½” x 1 ½” bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts.
3. Make sure that the harrow sections match each other, the angle of attack is correct, and the
chains are not twisted.
For the next two steps you will need enough room to lower both wings completely
. Be sure the
unit is attached to a tractor of adequate size before actuating the hydraulics!
Attach the Wing Cables
1. Open both wings so that they are straight out and in line with the center bar. Rotate the harrow
sections down into the field position.
2. Pin one end of a wing cable to the tab on the side of the A-Frame as shown in Figure 20. Use
one 1” x 2 ½” clevis pin and 3/16” x 2” cotter pin.
3/16" x 2" COTTER PIN
WING CABLE
A-FRAME
1" x 2 1/2" CLEVIS PIN
Figure 20
3. Pin the wing cable bracket to the free end of the wing cable using a 1” x 2 ½” clevis pin and
3/16” x 2” cotter pin. Refer to Figure 21.
4. Stretch the wing cable out so that it is tight and bolt the bracket and clamp plate to the wing.
Use four 5/8” x 2 ½” bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts. Pull the cable tight by sliding the
bracket outward on the wing until it is aligned with the center bar and the cable is pulled tight.
Tighten the bracket.
5. Repeat on the other wing.