Operator`s manual

OPERATION
Form 169000 / 169040 35 Revision C
6.5.2 3-Point Hitch Unhook
a. Park machine on flat level surface.
b. Lower header onto blocks or leave header
raised. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves if
leaving in raised position.
c. If necessary, raise 3-point hitch arms to release
tension on downstop chains.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental movement of tractor,
shut off engine, engage parking brake, and
remove key.
To maintain stability, always lower the
machine completely. Block mower
conditioner wheels before detaching from
tractor.
d. Shut off engine, and remove key.
e. Move remote cylinder control valve lever back
and forth to relieve stored hydraulic pressure.
f. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electrical
harness. Store hose ends in holes at front of
APT as shown.
g. Remove pin (A), and remove down-stop chains
(B) from tractor, and store on APT yoke.
h. Pull pin (C) securing jack (D) to APT, and move
to “working” position. Secure jack with pin (C).
i. Rotate hook (F) to “lower” position.
j. Pull back collar on driveline (E), and slide
coupler off tractor PTO shaft. Place driveline in
hook.
k. Lower jack (D) to take weight off hitch arms.
l. Remove lynch pins (G), and swing hitch
arms (H) clear of APT.
m. Slowly drive tractor away from mower
conditioner.
A
B
C
D
E
F
D
C
G
H