TRANSPORTING HEADER. MacDon D50 & D60

7.21 TRANSPORTING HEADER

WARNING

Do not drive windrower with header attached on a road or highway at night, or in conditions which reduce visibility, such as fog or rain.

The width of the header may not be apparent under these conditions.

7.21.1 ON THE WINDROWER

CAUTION

• Check local laws for width regulations

and lighting or marking requirements before transporting on roads.

• Follow all recommended procedures in

your Windrower Operator's Manual for transporting, towing etc.

• Disengage header drive clutch when

travelling to and from the field.

• Before driving windrower on a roadway,

be sure flashing amber lamps, red tail lamps and head lamps are clean and working properly. Pivot amber lamps for best visibility by approaching traffic.

Always use these lamps on roads to provide adequate warning to other vehicles.

• Do not use field lamps on roads, they may

confuse other drivers.

• Before driving on a roadway, clean slow

moving vehicle emblem and reflectors.

Adjust rear view mirror and clean windows.

• Lower the reel fully and raise header

unless transporting in hills. Maintain adequate visibility and be alert for roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic and bridges.

• When travelling down hill, reduce speed

and keep header at a minimum height.

This provides maximum stability if forward motion is stopped for any reason.

Raise header completely at bottom of grade to avoid contacting ground.

• Travel speed should be such that

complete control and machine stability are maintained at all times.

SECTION 7. OPERATION

7.21.2 TOWING

Headers with the Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer

Wheel option can be towed behind a properly configured MacDon windrower or an agricultural tractor. Refer to the Windrower Operator’s

Manual.

7.21.2.1 Attaching Header To Towing Vehicle

CAUTION

To avoid bodily injury and/or machine damage caused by loss of control:

• Do not tow with a vehicle weighing less

than the header to ensure adequate braking performance and control.

• Do not use a pick-up truck to tow header.

Use only an agricultural tractor, combine, or properly configured MacDon windrower.

• Ensure that reel is down and fully back on

support arms to increase header stability in transport. For headers with hydraulic reel fore-aft, never connect the fore-aft couplers to each other. This would complete the circuit and allow the reel to creep forward in transport, resulting in instability.

• Check that all pins are properly secured in

transport position at wheel supports, hitch and cutterbar support.

• Check tire condition and pressure prior to

transporting.

• Connect hitch to towing vehicle with a

proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable fastener.

• Attach hitch chain to towing vehicle.

Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is needed for turns.

• Connect header wiring harness 7-pole

plug to mating receptacle on towing vehicle. (The 7-pole receptacle is available from your MacDon Dealer parts department).

• Ensure lights are functioning properly,

and clean the slow moving vehicle emblem and other reflectors. Use flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law.

Form 169441

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Revision B