PT Series Operator & Parts Manual - McConnel

ATTACHING THE MACHINE – PT270 ModelsAttachment of the machine should be performed on a firm level site - the procedure forattachment is as follows;Remove the two Cat II link pins and reverse thetractor up to the machine - adjust the height ofthe lift arms so they align with the pin holes onthe machine.Carefully reverse the tractor fully in to locate thelift arms within the receiving channels of themachine and attach in position using the Cat IIpins supplied. The machine has 3 pin positions –select the one that gives approximately 50mmclearance between lower lift arm and machine.NOTE: An insufficient amount of clearance will prevent the machine from ‘floating’ correctly.Start the tractor and raise the machine on the lift arms until the gearbox PTO shaft of the machineand the tractor’s PTO drive are at their shortest distance apart. Turn off the tractor, apply the parkingbrake and remove the starter key.Adjust the tractor stabiliser chains/bars so thereis no lateral movement when the machine is inthe raised position.Connect the end of the PTO shaft that has theshear bolt to the machine’s gearbox. Secure thePTO guard retraining chain to a suitable locationon the machine.20