CHAPTER 10 PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: If this unit is connected to a tractor equipped with a clevis-style drawbar, the clevis parts shown in dashed lines MUST be removed to prevent damage to the unit driveline. See Fig. 34.
The tractor used to operate a Disc Mower Conditioner, MUST have: 1.
A minimum of 85 hp (64 kW)
2.
A 1000 RPM PTO matching the operating speed of the Disc Mower Conditioner.
3.
PTO and hitch dimensions as shown.
4.
Two remote hydraulic outputs capable of powering a double-acting cylinder. A minimum operating pressure of 1800 PSI (12.4 MPa) is required to lift the Disc Mower Conditioner.
5.
It is recommended that the towing tractor be equipped with an enclosed operator’s cab with safety glass or polycarbonate windows, or with protective mesh screens.
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1 – Clevis Parts To Be Removed
Fig. 34
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Printed in U.S.A.
