Attaching Header To Towing Vehicle; Towing The Header - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle

CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily
injury and/or machine damage:
• Weight of towing vehicle must exceed header weight to ensure adequate control and braking
performance.
• Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor, agricultural combine, or
a properly configured MacDon windrower.
• Ensure reel is fully lowered and back on support arms to increase header stability during transport. For
headers with hydraulic reel fore-aft, never connect the fore-aft couplers to each other or the circuit will
be complete and the reel could creep forward during transport.
• Check that all pins are properly secured in transport position at wheel supports, cutterbar support,
and hitch.
• Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.
• Connect hitch to towing vehicle using a proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable
fastener.
• Attach hitch safety chain to towing vehicle. Adjust safety chain length to provide only enough slack to
permit turning.
• Connect header seven-pole plug wiring harness to mating receptacle on towing vehicle. (The seven-
pole receptacle is available from your MacDon Dealer parts department.)
• Ensure lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle sign and other reflectors. Use
flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law.

Towing the Header

CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily
injury and/or machine damage:
• Do NOT exceed 32 km/h (20 mph). Reduce transport speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph) for corners and
slippery or rough conditions.
• Turn corners at only very low speeds (8 km/h [5 mph] or less) as header stability is reduced while
cornering.
• Do NOT accelerate when making or coming out of a turn.
• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing
amber lights unless prohibited by law.
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