Transporting Mower Conditioner; Self-Propelled; Pull-Type: Towing - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.8 TRANSPORTING MOWER
CONDITIONER
6.8.1

Self-Propelled

Refer to your
Operator's Manual for transporting headers
when attached to the Windrower.
6.8.1.1 Amber Lights
The two hazard light fixtures are fitted with
reversible amber and red reflector assemblies to
accommodate cab-forward and engine-forward
operation (M150, M155, M200, and M205).
The amber reflectors must always face the
direction of travel, and are changed as follows:
a. Lower header to the ground, shut off engine,
and remove key.
B
b. Remove bolts (A) from deflector assembly (B),
and remove assembly
Retrieve spacers (nuts).
AMBER
c. Flip deflector assembly (B), and re-install
ensuring amber side is facing direction of travel.
Form 169000 / 169040
SECTION 6 OPERATION
Self-Propelled Windrower
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
A
from light fixture.
B
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
d. Secure with bolts (A), spacers, and nuts.
e. Repeat above steps for other light.
6.8.2

Pull-Type: Towing

The A Series Pull-Type Mower Conditioners can
be transported on public roads by towing with a
tractor or a truck. Proceed to Section 6.8.2.1
Transporting
Transporting With A Truck.
CAUTION

Be aware
oncoming traffic and bridges.

Travel speed
complete control and machine stability
are maintained at all times. Do not
exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed
for corners and slippery conditions.

When transporting on roads, use tractor
lights and mower conditioner flashing
amber and red tail-lights to provide
adequate warning to Operators of other
vehicles.

Do not transport the mower conditioner
on a road or highway at night, or in
conditions, which reduce visibility, such
as fog or rain.
6.8.2.1 Transporting With a Tractor
If the mower conditioner is in Transport mode,
proceed as follows.
6.8.2.3 Preparing
Transport.
a. Hook-up mower conditioner to tractor.
Section 6.4 Mower Conditioner/Tractor Hook-up:
Pull-Type for details on attaching the mower
conditioner to the tractor.
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B
A
AMBER
With A Tractor, or
of roadside obstructions,
should be such
Otherwise, see Section
Mower Conditioner
(continued next page)
6.8.2.2
that
for
See
Revision D