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sure to lower extension completely
before proceeding.
8) Disengage tractor, release all hydraulic
pressure, put the tractor in park,
shut off the engine, and remove the
key from the ignition.
9) Slowly switch hydraulic valve near
jack storage position to the CLOSED
position. "See Engage/Disengage
Extension Folding" in the next
section.
10) Engage the extension belt motor by
selecting the "Motor Engaged
Position" at the hydraulic manifold.
See "Extension Motor Engage /
Disengage" in the next section.
IMPORTANT
When the extension is not in use, be sure the
extension motor is disengaged. Failure to do
so may result in belt damage.
11) Return to the tractor and start the
unit while following the General
Safety Precautions on Page 8 of this
manual.
12) Proceed to merging operation.
To prepare the 186M for transport from the
field, perform the following:
1) Engage the transport lock. See
"Engage / Disengage Transport
Lock" in the next section.
2) If the extension was used, slowly switch
hydraulic valve near jack storage
position to the OPEN position.
"See Engage/Disengage Extension
Folding" in the next section. If the
extension was not used, proceed to
next step but skip Steps 5 and 6.
3) Raise the pickup to the highest position
to allow the transport lock to fall into
place. Continue to raise the pickup
to raise the extension to transport
position. Verify the transport lock is
engaged.
4) Disengage tractor, release all hydraulic
pressure, put the tractor in park,
shut off the engine, and remove the
key from the ignition.
5) Slowly switch hydraulic valve near
jack storage position to the CLOSED
position. "See Engage/Disengage
Extension Folding" in the next
section.
6) Disengage the extension belt motor by
selecting the "Motor Disengaged
Position" at the hydraulic manifold.
See "Extension Motor Engage /
Disengage" in the next section.
7) With the tractor still shut off, disengage
the main clutch at the rear axle. See
"Engage/Disengage Main Clutch" in
the next section.
8) Return to the tractor and start the
unit while following the General
Safety Precautions on Page 8 of this
manual.
9) Proceed to transporting of unit.