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Original 1967 New Idea Operator's Manual No. 290 Mow/Ditioner MD-101 TB9
Drive Chains
Sickle Drive Belt
• Keep all drive chains adjusted to the point where
• Keep the sickle drive belt adjusted to the point
they will not whip or jump teeth on the sprockets.
where it drives and does not slip on the sheaves
Hitching Mow/Ditioner to Tractor, Jack Transport Position, Cylinder and Hoses
5940 17*
NEW
M0 200-9
Figure 5
Figs. 5 and 6 - 1. Tractor drawbar "A" (Fig. 5) should be adjusted so the top of the drawbar is 13 to 17" above the ground.
2. Drawbar "A" (Fig. 5) should also be adjusted to
ASAE standard length which is 14" measured from end of tractor P. T. O. to a vertical line from center of hole for hitch as illustrated.
Hook unit and power shaft to tractor.
Adjust
bearing "B" (Fig. 5) so the power shaft is as straight as possible. To adjust bearing, remove bolt "C" and position bearing as desired.
NOTE: Bearing housing can also be inverted. P.T.O.