Connecting Mower-Conditioner to Tractor Hydraulic System

CAUTION: Maximum working pressure of mower-conditioner hydraulic hoses is about 20000 kPa (200 bar; 2900 psi).

CAUTION: On 7000 Series John Deere tractors; push SCV lever lockouts to the right (transport lock) before attaching implements to prevent implement movement and possible personal injury.

1. If equipped, push tractor SCV lever lockouts (A) to the right (transport lock).

A-SCV Lever Lockouts

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IMPORTANT: All hydraulic couplers must be clear of debris, dust, and sand. Use protective caps on fluid openings until ready to make connection. Foreign material can damage the hydraulic system.

NOTE: ISO hydraulic couplers are standard with the mower-conditioner. If they do not fit the tractor, see your John Deere dealer.

2. Clean off dust covers (A).

3. Check to be sure symbols (B) on receptacle identification plate, indicating cylinder movement, match cylinder travel direction.

4. Insert platform lift hydraulic hose into "extended side" receptacle (C) (SCV I).

5. Insert tongue swing hydraulic hoses into the next set of tractor receptacles (SCV II).

6. Insert tilt control hydraulic hoses into the next set of tractor receptacles (SCV III).

7. Push hoses firmly into tractor receptacles.

A-Dust Covers
B-Symbols
C-Receptacles

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