MacDon A30-D User manual

169001 Revision F
A30-D
Pull-Type Mower Conditioner
Unloading and Assembly Instructions
Published: October, 2013
Original Instruction

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INTRODUCTION
This instructional manual describes the unloading, set-up, and predelivery requirements for Model A30-D
Pull-Type 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.
MACDON A30-D PULL-TYPE
MOWER CONDITIONER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................ 2
GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................. 3
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................................................... 5
A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 5
B. SAE BOLTS ........................................................................................................................................ 5
C. METRIC BOLTS.................................................................................................................................. 5
D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 6
CONVERSION TABLE .............................................................................................................................................. 8
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
STEP 1. UNLOAD ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT)............................................................................ 9
A. TRUCK FLATBED............................................................................................................................... 9
B. CONTAINER ....................................................................................................................................... 9
STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER................................................................................................................................ 10
A. TRUCK FLATBED............................................................................................................................. 10
B. CONTAINER ..................................................................................................................................... 10
STEP 3. REMOVE SIDE DEFLECTORS............................................................................................................. 11
STEP 4. INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS (Optional) ............................................................................................. 11
STEP 5. INSTALL ADDITIONAL SKID SHOES (Optional) ............................................................................... 11
STEP 6. LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER ........................................................................................................ 12
STEP 7. INSTALL WHEELS................................................................................................................................ 13
STEP 8. REMOVE SHIPPING CHANNELS AND BLOCKING ........................................................................... 14
STEP 9. UNPACK ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) .......................................................................... 15
STEP 10. ATTACH ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT)........................................................................... 16
STEP 11. CONNECT HOSES................................................................................................................................ 17
STEP 12. ATTACH MOWER CONDITIONER TO TRACTOR .............................................................................. 18
A. DRAWBAR TYPE HITCH.................................................................................................................. 18
B. THREE-POINT HITCH (Cat. II, III, IIIN) ............................................................................................ 21
STEP 13. ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL ....................................................................................... 23
STEP 14. INSTALL STEERING CYLINDER ......................................................................................................... 25
STEP 15. INSTALL ROLL OPENER LINKS ......................................................................................................... 27
STEP 16. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD COVER .................................................................................................. 28
STEP 17. INSTALL SIDE DEFLECTORS ............................................................................................................. 28
STEP 18. ADJUST CENTER-LINK ....................................................................................................................... 30
A. MECHANICAL LINK.......................................................................................................................... 30
B. HYDRAULIC LINK............................................................................................................................. 30
STEP 19. ADJUST FLOAT SPRINGS................................................................................................................... 30
STEP 20. REPOSITION KNIFE DRIVE BOX BREATHER ................................................................................... 31
STEP 21. ADJUST LEAN BAR ............................................................................................................................. 31
STEP 22. ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS ........................................................................................................... 31
STEP 23. INSTALL OPTIONS............................................................................................................................... 32
A. GAUGE ROLLERS............................................................................................................................ 32
B. SKID SHOES .................................................................................................................................... 33
C. STUB GUARDS ................................................................................................................................ 33
D. HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE ........................................................................................................ 34
E. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT ................................................................................................................ 34

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STEP 24. LUBRICATE MOWER CONDITIONER ................................................................................................. 35
A. HEADER DRIVE: A30-D ................................................................................................................... 36
B. HEADER DRIVE: A30-D ................................................................................................................... 37
C. HAY CONDITIONER: A30-D............................................................................................................. 38
D. CARRIER .......................................................................................................................................... 39
E. ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) ...................................................................................... 40
STEP 25. PERFORM PREDELIVERY CHECKS................................................................................................... 41
A. DRIVE BELTS AND CHAINS............................................................................................................ 41
B. AUGER STRIPPER BAR CLEARANCE ........................................................................................... 42
C. REEL TINE TO HEADER PAN CLEARANCE .................................................................................. 42
D. HEADER FLOTATION ...................................................................................................................... 42
E. CONDITIONER ROLLS .................................................................................................................... 43
F. SKID SHOES/GAUGE ROLLERS .................................................................................................... 44
G. LIGHTS.............................................................................................................................................. 44
H. RUN-UP MOWER CONDITIONER................................................................................................... 45
I. KNIFE ................................................................................................................................................ 46
J. MANUALS ......................................................................................................................................... 46

SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of machinery.
Protect yourself.
When assembling, operating, and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing and
personal safety devices that COULD be
necessary for the job at hand. Don’t
take chances.
You may need:
•a hard hat.
•protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
•protective glasses or goggles.
•heavy gloves.
•wet weather gear.
•respirator or filter mask.
•hearing protection. Be aware that prolonged
exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing. Wearing a
suitable hearing protective device such as
ear muffs (A) or ear plugs (B) protects
against objectionable or loud noises.
•Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its
proper use.
•Keep young children away from
machinery at all times.
•Be aware that accidents often happen
when the Operator is tired or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the time to consider
the safest way. Never ignore warning
signs of fatigue.
•Wear close-fitting clothing and cover
long hair. Never wear dangling items
such as scarves or bracelets.
•Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away
from moving parts. Never attempt to
clear obstructions or objects from a
machine while the engine is running.
•Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate
independently of the shaft, and can
telescope freely.
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A
B

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•Use only service and repair parts made
or approved by the equipment
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet strength, design, or safety
requirements.
•Do NOT modify the machine.
Unauthorized modifications may impair
the function and/or safety and affect
machine life.
•Stop engine, and remove key from
ignition before leaving operator’s seat for
any reason. A child or even a pet could
engage an idling machine.
•Keep the area used for servicing
machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily
floors are slippery. Wet spots can be
dangerous when working with electrical
equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets
and tools are properly grounded.
•Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•Keep machinery clean. Do NOT allow oil
or grease to accumulate on service
platforms, ladders or controls. Clean
machines before storage.
•Never use gasoline, naphtha or any
volatile material for cleaning purposes.
These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
•When storing machinery, cover sharp or
extending components to prevent injury
from accidental contact.

RECOMMENDED TORQUES
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RECOMMENDED TORQUES
A. GENERAL
•Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in
chart (unless otherwise noted throughout
this manual).
•Check tightness of bolts periodically, using
bolt torque chart as a guide.
•Replace hardware with the same
strength bolt.
•Torque figures are valid for non-greased or
non-oiled threads and heads unless
otherwise specified. Do NOT grease or oil
bolts or cap screws unless specified in
this manual.
•When using locking elements, increase
torque values by 5%.
B. SAE BOLTS
Bolt dia.
“A”
(in.)
NC bolt torque*
SAE-5 SAE-8
lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m
1/4 9 12 11 15
5/16 18 24 25 34
3/8 32 43 41 56
7/16 50 68 70 95
1/2 75 102 105 142
9/16 110 149 149 202
5/8 150 203 200 271
3/4 265 359 365 495
7/8 420 569 600 813
1 640 867 890 1205
* Torque categories for bolts and cap screws are identified by
their head markings.
C. METRIC BOLTS
Bolt dia.
“A”
Std coarse bolt torque*
8.8 10.9
lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m
M3 0.4 0.5 1.3 1.8
M4 2.2 3 3.3 4.5
M5 4 6 7 9
M6 7 10 11 15
M8 18 25 26 35
M10 37 50 52 70
M12 66 90 92 125
M14 103 140 148 200
M16 166 225 229 310
M20 321 435 450 610
M24 553 750 774 1050
M30 1103 1495 1550 2100
M36 1917 2600 2710 3675
* Torque categories for bolts and cap screws are identified by
their head markings.
SAE-5 SAE-8

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D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
FLARE TYPE
a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might
cause leakage.
b. Align tube with fitting before tightening.
c. Lubricate connection, and hand-tighten swivel
nut until snug.
d. To prevent twisting the tube(s), use two
wrenches. Place one wrench on the connector
body, and with the second, tighten the swivel nut
to the torque shown.
SAE
no.
Tube
size
O.D.
(in.)
Thd
size
(in.)
Nut size
across
flats
(in.)
Torque
value*
Recommended
turns to tighten
(after finger
tightening)
ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns
3 3/16 3/8 7/16 6 8 1 1/6
4 1/4
7/16 9/16 9 12 1 1/6
5 5/16
1/2 5/8 12 16 1 1/6
6 3/8
9/16 11/16 18 24 1 1/6
8 1/2
3/4 7/8 34 46 1 1/6
10 5/8 7/8 1 46 62 1 1/6
12 3/4
1-1/16 1-1/4 75 102 3/4 1/8
14 7/8
1-3/16 1-3/8 90 122 3/4 1/8
16 1
1-5/16 1-1/2 105 142 3/4 1/8
* Torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in
reassembly.
O-RING TYPE
a. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or
obvious defects.
b. On angle fittings, back off the lock nut until
washer (A) bottoms out at top of groove (B)
in fitting.
c. Hand-tighten fitting until back up washer (A) or
washer face (if straight fitting) bottoms on part
face (C), and O-ring is seated.
d. Position angle fittings by unscrewing no more
than one turn.
e. Tighten straight fittings to torque shown.
f. Tighten angle fittings to torque shown in the
following table, while holding body of fitting with
a wrench.
SAE
no.
Thd
size
(in.)
Nut size
across
flats
(in.)
Torque
value*
Recommended turns
to tighten (after
finger tightening)
ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns
3 3/8 1/2 6 8 2 1/3
4 7/16 9/16 9 12 2 1/3
5 1/2 5/8 12 16 2 1/3
6 9/16 11/16 18 24 2 1/3
8 3/4 7/8 34 46 2 1/3
10 7/8 1 46 62 1-1/2 1/4
12 1-1/16 1-1/4 75 102 1 1/6
14 1-3/16 1-3/8 90 122 1 1/6
16 1-5/16 1-1/2 105 142 3/4 1/8
20 1-5/8 1-7/8 140 190 3/4 1/8
24 1-7/8 2-1/8 160 217 1/2 1/12
* Torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in
reassembly.
Flare
Flare seat Body
Nut
Locknut
Washer
O-ring
Groove
Fitting
Seat
A
B
C

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O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) HYDRAULIC
FITTINGS
* Torque values and angles shown are based on lubricated
connection, as in reassembly.
** Always default to the torque value for evaluation of adequate
torque.
*** O-ring face seal type end not defined for this tube size.
a. Check components to ensure that the sealing
surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs,
nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material.
b. Apply lubricant (typically Petroleum Jelly) to
O-ring and threads. If O-ring is not already
installed, install O-ring. Align the tube or hose
assembly.
c. Ensure that flat face of the mating flange comes
in full contact with O-ring.
d. Thread tube or hose nut until hand-tight. The nut
should turn freely until it is bottomed out.
Torque fitting further to the specified number of
F.F.F.T (“Flats From Finger Tight”), or to a given
torque value in the table shown in the
opposite column.
NOTE
If available, always hold the hex on the
fitting body to prevent unwanted rotation
of fitting body and hose when tightening
the fitting nut.
e. When assembling unions or two hoses together,
three wrenches will be required.
SAE
no.
Thd
size
(in.)
Tube
O.D.
(in.)
Torque value*
Recommended
turns to tighten
(after finger
tightening)**
ft·lbf N·m Tube
Nuts
Swivel
& hose
3 *** 3/16 --- --- --- ---
4 9/16 1/4 11–12 14–16 1/4–1/2 1/2–3/4
5 *** 5/16 --- --- --- ---
6 11/16 3/8 18–20 24–27
1/4–1/2
1/2–3/4
8 13/16 1/2 32–35 43–47
10 1 5/8 45–51 60–68
12 1-3/16 3/4 67–71 90–95
1/3–1/2
14 1-3/16 7/8 67–71 90–95
16 1-7/16 1 93–100 125–135
20 1-11/16 1-1/4 126–141 170–190
24 2 1-1/2 148–167 200–225
32 2-1/2 2 --- --- --- ---
Brazed sleeve
O-ring
Two piece
sleeve
Fitting body
Nut

CONVERSION TABLE / DEFINITIONS
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CONVERSION TABLE
Quantity Inch-pound units Factor Si units (metric)
Unit name Abbr. Unit name Abbr.
Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares ha
Flow US gallons per minute gpm x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min
Force pounds force lbf x 4.4482 = Newton N
Length
inch in. x 25.4 = millimeters mm
foot ft x 0.305 = meters m
Power horsepower hp x 0.7457 = kilowatts kW
Pressure pounds per square inch psi
x 6.8948 = kilopascals kPa
x .00689 = Megapascals MPa
Torque
pound feet or foot pounds lbf·ft or ft·lbf x 1.3558 = Newton meters N·m
pound inches or inch
pounds
lbf·in. or
in·lbf x 0.1129 = Newton meters N·m
Temperature degrees Fahrenheit ˚F (˚F - 32) x 0.56
= Celsius ˚C
Velocity
feet per minute ft/min x 0.3048 = meters per minute m/min
feet per second ft/s x 0.3048 = meters per second m/s
miles per hour mph x 1.6063 = kilometers per hour km/h
Volume
US gallons US gal. x 3.7854 = liters L
ounces oz. x 29.5735 = milliliters ml
cubic inches in.3x 16.3871 = cubic centimeters cm3or cc
Weight pounds lb x 0.4536 = kilograms kg
DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
API American Petroleum Institute
APT Articulating Power Tongue
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
Header The removable portion of a harvesting machine (windrower, combine, mower) that cuts and
conveys crops to a delivery opening. Includes knife, reel and conveying systems.
Mower conditioner A machine that cuts and conditions hay, and is pulled by an agricultural type tractor.
PTO Power take-off
RPM Revolutions per minute
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
Tractor Agricultural type tractor.
Knife drive box An enclosed system that translates rotating motion from the machine drive into reciprocating
motion to the knife.

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STEP 1. UNLOAD ARTICULATING
POWER TONGUE (APT)
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do NOT allow persons
to stand in unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or
exceed the requirements specified below.
Using inadequate equipment may result in
chain breakage, vehicle tipping or
machine damage.
Lifting vehicle
Minimum capacity 8000 lb
(3630 kg)
Minimum lifting height 15 ft
(4.5 m)
Chain
Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 in.)
Minimum working load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
A. TRUCK FLATBED
a. Remove hauler’s tie down straps and chains.
b. Attach chain to two brackets on top of APT
as shown.
c. Adjust chain lengths so APT is lifted evenly.
d. Raise APT off deck, back up until unit clears
trailer, and slowly lower to 6 in. (150 mm)
from ground.
IMPORTANT
If load is “two-wide”, take care not to
contact the other machine.
e. Take to storage or set-up area, and set APT
down securely on level ground.
f. Repeat for second APT if required.
g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
B. CONTAINER
a. Open container doors, and remove all blocking.
b. Check container floor for nails or other
obstructions, and remove if necessary.
c. Unload tires and other loose components.
d. Position boom (A) inside container with forklift.
e. Attach chains to hooks (B) on APT, and
to boom.
f. Lift APT, and slowly back forklift away
from container.
IMPORTANT
Take care not to contact the other
machine inside container.
g. Take to storage or set-up area, and set APT
down securely on level ground.
h. Repeat for second APT if required.
i. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
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STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER
CAUTION
To avoid injury to bystanders from being
struck by machinery, do NOT allow persons
to stand in unloading area.
CAUTION
Equipment used for unloading must meet or
exceed the requirements specified below.
Using inadequate equipment may result in
chain breakage, vehicle tipping or
machine damage.
Lifting vehicle
Minimum capacity 8000 lb
(3630 kg)
Minimum lifting height 15 ft
(4.5 m)
Chain
Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 in.)
Minimum working load
5000 lb (2270 kg)
WARNING
Be sure forks are secure before moving
away from load. Stand clear when lifting.
A. TRUCK FLATBED
a. Remove hauler’s tie down straps and chains.
b. Approach mower conditioner from either its
underside or topside, and slide forks in
underneath lifting framework as far as possible.
NOTE
When possible, approach from the
underside to minimize potential for
scratching the unit.
c. Raise mower conditioner off deck.
IMPORTANT
If load is “two-wide”, take care not to
contact the other machine.
d. Back up until unit clears trailer, and slowly lower
to 6 in. (150 mm) from ground.
e. Take to storage or set-up area.
f. Set machine down securely on level ground.
g. Repeat for other mower conditioner (if required).
h. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.
B. CONTAINER
a. Position platform (A) at container opening
with forklift.
b. Attach chain (B) to header frame, and to forks
on a second forklift.
c. Pull header from container onto platform.
d. Lift platform slightly to take weight off container.
e. Slowly drive trailer with container away from
header, carefully watching all clearances and
repositioning header as required.
f. When container is clear of header, remove chain
from frame, and lower platform and header
to ground.
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Forks
B
A

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g. Approach from underside, lift header off
platform, and take to storage or set-up area.
h. Set machine down securely on level ground.
i. Repeat for other header.
j. Check headers for shipping damage and
missing parts.
STEP 3. REMOVE SIDE
DEFLECTORS
a. Place wooden blocks (A) between forming shield
top cover (B) and lifting beam (C).
b. Cut shipping bands, and remove side
deflectors (D).
c. Leave lifting framework in place to support the
top cover as the windrower is lowered.
STEP 4. INSTALL GAUGE
ROLLERS (Optional)
NOTE
This kit may be installed later in the
header assembly sequence, but it may be
easier prior to laying the header down.
If kit not supplied, Refer to
•STEP 5. INSTALL ADDITIONAL SKID SHOES
(Optional), page 11
Otherwise Refer to
•STEP 23A. GAUGE ROLLERS, page 32
for installation details.
STEP 5. INSTALL ADDITIONAL
SKID SHOES (Optional)
NOTE
This kit may be installed later in the
header assembly sequence, but it may be
easier prior to laying the header down.
If kit not supplied, Refer to
•STEP 6. LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER,
page 12
Otherwise Refer to
•STEP 23B. SKID SHOES, page 33
for installation details.
A
D
B
C

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STEP 6. LOWER MOWER
CONDITIONER
a. Place wooden blocks (A) against end of shipping
channels (B), and align blocks with lower
links (C).
b. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks.
CAUTION
Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to
the forks so that it cannot slide off the
forks or towards the mast as the header is
lowered to the ground.
Chain type Overhead lifting quality
(1/2 In.)
Minimum working load 5000 lb (2270 kg)
c. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
underside.
d. Attach chain hooks to hooks on either side
of header.
CAUTION
Stand clear when lowering the header.
NOTE
Do NOT lift at hooks when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is only for laying the
machine over into working position.
IMPORTANT
Chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 48 in. (1.2 m) vertical
chain height.
e. Raise forks until lift chains are fully tensioned.
f. Back up SLOWLY, while simultaneously
lowering machine so that cutterbar skid shoes
rest on blocks (D).
NOTE
The front face of the carrier mast should
be approximately vertical for easier
assembly of the Articulating Power
Tongue (APT).
g. Remove chain from header.
B
A
C
5 in.
(
127 mm
)
18 in.
(
457 mm
)
D
Lowering header with forklift
Lowering header with crane
48 in. (1.2 m)
minimum

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STEP 7. INSTALL WHEELS
a. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub.
CAUTION
When installing wheel be sure to use the
holes that are countersunk to match bolt
head profile. The non-countersunk holes do
not seat the bolts correctly.
b. Install wheels (A) with existing bolts. Be sure
valve stem (B) points away from wheel support.
c. Torque bolts to 120 ft·lbf (160 N·m), following
tightening sequence shown above.
IMPORTANT
Follow proper bolt tightening sequence
shown above.
d. Raise aft end of header with forklift so that
blocks (C) under lower links can be removed.
Chain may also be used at hook (D).
e. Lower header onto wheels.
f. Check tires are inflated to 30 psi (207 kPa).
g. Check that frame is sitting at proper angle, with
the Articulating Power Tongue (APT) pivot pin
mounting hole perpendicular to ground. Adjust
height of blocks as required.
A
D
B
C
5
4
3
2
1
6
Adjust height as
required with
blocks
Mast perpendicular to
ground

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STEP 8. REMOVE SHIPPING
CHANNELS AND
BLOCKING
a. Remove bolts (A) and (B), and remove banded
link and arm (C) from shipping channel (D) at
each float spring mount. Retain bolts (A) and (B)
for reinstallation.
b. Remove bolts (E), and remove shipping
channel (D). Discard.
c. Remove banding, and remove the two shipping
angles (F). Discard.
CAUTION
Keep feet clear when removing banding.
d. Remove banding at ends of shipping beam, and
let beam fall to ground.
e. Remove banding at center-link location.
f. Loosen float springs by turning bolts (H)
counterclockwise on both sides of frame, so that
blocks (G) can be removed.
F
D
A
C
B
E
GH

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STEP 9. UNPACK ARTICULATING
POWER TONGUE (APT)
IMPORTANT
If there is more than one machine to be
assembled, and they are different PTO
speeds (540 or 1000 rpm), be sure the
proper APT is matched to each unit. They
are identified on a plastic tag tied to the
hose support near the front end.
Should this tag be missing, they can be
identified by the pump. See above
illustrations.
a. Attach chain from lifting vehicle, or hoist to APT
hooks, and raise it approximately 24 in.
(610 mm) off the ground.
b. Remove shipping wire and wooden block from
under pump.
c. Remove banding and shipping wire from jack
and driveline half-shaft. Set driveline
half shaft aside.
d. Remove pin (A) securing jack to APT, and
remove jack from shipping position.
e. Install at jack location at front of APT, and
secure with pin (A).
f. Remove two bolts securing aft shipping stand to
APT, and remove stand.
A
A
1000 RPM
540 RPM

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STEP 10. ATTACH ARTICULATING
POWER TONGUE (APT)
CAUTION
Keep hands clear when lowering APT.
a. Remove six bolts and nuts from frame, and
retain for reinstallation.
b. Using a forklift or equivalent, manoeuvre APT
into position, and install pivot pin (A) into mower
conditioner carrier frame.
NOTE
Use the jack to adjust the pitch of the APT
for proper alignment when installing
pivot pin.
NOTE
Pin may need to be tapped into final
position with a hammer due to the tight
clearances.
c. Secure pivot pin (A) to frame by installing six
5/8 x 1.75 long Gr. 8 bolts (B) with lock nuts
removed at step a. Install bolts with heads
facing aft.
d. Torque to 200 ft·lbf (271 N·m).
B
B
A
A

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STEP 11. CONNECT HOSES
IMPORTANT
Hoses should be routed so there are no
twists or sharp bends, and no locations
where contact with the frame is likely.
Ensure that there is sufficient length of
hose and wiring in span to accommodate
full swing of Articulating Power Tongue
(APT) in both directions. Relocate plastic
ties if necessary to provide suitable slack
in hoses and wiring.
IMPORTANT
To prevent contamination of the hydraulic
system, extreme care must be taken to
avoid dirt entering at connection points. To
minimize exposure to contamination,
remove cap from one hose and its mating
connection, and connect before removing
other caps and plugs.
a. Cut shipping wire holding hoses on the walk
platform, and route to connections at aft
end of APT.
b. Remove wrapping from hose ends. Do NOT
remove cable ties holding hoses together.
c. Remove caps and plugs from manifold
and hoses.
d. Connect the header drive motor pressure and
return hoses to the pressure relief/filter manifold
as shown. Connect the case drain hose to the
port in the APT as shown.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that pressure and return hoses are
connected to the proper fitting as shown.
High pressure hose is marked with “4000
psi”, and is slightly larger and stiffer than
return hose. Check that it connects to
lower fitting on motor as shown. Tighten
all hoses securely.
e. Connect lift cylinder hose (A) and wiring harness
(B) to the respective fittings on the APT.
f. Check oil level is between ADD and FULL marks
on sight gauge on side of APT. If required, add
oil as follows:
1. Slowly unscrew filler cap (C) from filler tube.
2. Add SAE 15W40 oil until level is between
ADD and FULL marks on sight gauge.
3. Replace filler cap.
High pressure hose
(
4000
p
si
)
Low pressure hose
(
Return
)
Case drain
C
B
A
High pressure hose
(4000 psi)
Low pressure hose
(
Return
)

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STEP 12. ATTACH MOWER
CONDITIONER TO
TRACTOR
CAUTION
Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and
remove key before working around hitch.
A. DRAWBAR TYPE HITCH
I. SET UP DRAWBAR
a. Adjust tractor drawbar to meet ASAE Standard
specifications as listed below:
Dimension 1000 RPM power take off (PTO)
1.37 in. diameter 1.75 in. diameter
X 16 in. (406 mm) 20 in. (508 mm)
Y 6–12 in. (152–305 mm)
8 in. (203 mm) recommended
Z 13–17 in. (330–432 mm)
16 in. (406 mm) recommended
IMPORTANT
Improper drawbar length can cause
driveline vibration and premature wear on
the pump and gearbox.
II. ATTACH DRAWBAR EXTENSION
a. Secure tractor drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is
directly below the driveline.
b. Loosen bolts (B) on extension assembly (A), and
slide onto drawbar.
c. Install pin (C) through drawbar and extension
from underside, and secure with hairpin.
d. Gradually tighten the four bolts to
265 ft·lbf (359 N·m).
e. Attach the swivel Articulating Power Tongue
(APT) member (D) with pin (E) onto the APT.
f. Secure pin with clevis pin (F), washers, and
cotter pin.
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E
D
A
C
B
F
Y
Z
Tractor
drawba
r
PTO
X
Ground