Detaching Baler From Tractor

causym CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused by unexpected movement:

  • Park machine on a level surface

  • Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in "Park"

  • Disengage PTO

  • Shut off tractor engine and remove key

1. Park baler on a level surface, or block both baler wheels so baler cannot roll after detaching from the tractor.

2. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in "Park".

3. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

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4. Disconnect wiring harness (A) and tail/warning light plug (B). Store wiring harness(es) in baler tongue.


A-Wiring Harness
B-Tail/Warning Light Plug

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causym CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

On 7000 Series John Deere tractors; Push SCV lever lockout to the right (transport lock) before detaching implements to prevent implement movement and possible personal injury.

5. Push lever (A) down to disconnect hydraulic hoses from tractor receptacles. Store hydraulic hoses in baler tongue.

6. Remove quick-lock pin, pin with PTO support and jackstand from storage location. Put jackstand in tongue support location.

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A-Lever

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7. Insert pin ( A) through jackstand with support facing front of tongue. Fasten with quick-lock pin. Turn handle to take load off of tractor drawbar. After disconnecting PTO from tractor, place it in PTO support (B).


A-Pin
B-PTO Support

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causym CAUTION: Shut off tractor engine before detaching PTO driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.

8. Raise tractor PTO shield (A), if equipped.

9. Support driveline and pull back on collar (B). Slide driveline off tractor shaft. Place driveline on PTO support.

10. Lower tractor PTO shield.

11. Disconnect safety chain from tractor.

12. Remove hitch pin.

13. Carefully drive tractor away from baler.


A-PTO Shield
B-Collar

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