Chapter 8: Transporting The Disc Mower; Preparing Disc Mower For Transport - MacDon R116 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

Chapter 8: Transporting the Disc Mower

You can transport the disc mower using a tractor in either field mode or Road Friendly Transport
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To prepare a disc mower for towing with a tractor in field mode without using the Road Friendly Transport
option, refer to 8.1 Preparing Disc Mower for Transport, page
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To prepare a disc mower for towing with a tractor using the Road Friendly Transport
Converting from Field to Transport Mode (With Road Friendly Transport
CAUTION
• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing amber
lights unless prohibited by law.
• Be aware of roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic, and bridges.
• Travel at safe speeds to ensure complete machine control and stability at all times. Do NOT exceed
32 km/h (20 mph). Reduce speed for corners and slippery conditions.
• Use tractor lights and disc mower flashing amber and red taillights when transporting on roads in order
to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the disc mower on a road or highway at night or in reduced visibility conditions such
as rain or fog.
• Ensure that hitch on transporting vehicle is capable of handling a 907 kg (2000 lb.) static vertical load.
• Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor with a sufficient weight
such that the fully loaded implement weighs no more than 1.5 times the weight of the tractor.

8.1 Preparing Disc Mower for Transport

Follow these instructions to prepare the disc mower for transport without deploying the optional Road Friendly
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Transport system.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
WARNING
Do NOT tow unless the hitch swing cylinder is fully charged. If hitch swing cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control, injury, or death could result.
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