Preparing Windrower For Transport - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.8.2.3

Preparing Windrower for Transport

a. Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect the two APT steering cylinder
hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer the header completely to the left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
b. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is
centered behind the towing vehicle.
c. Close the lock-out valve on the APT.
d. Raise the header fully and engage both header
lift cylinder lock-out valves.
WARNING
Do not tow unless the steering cylinder is
fully charged. If steering cylinder is not fully
charged loss of control can result in injury or
death. Use the temporary transport lock pin
if machine must be towed without a fully
charged steering cylinder.
Form # 169000
OPERATION
e. If steering cylinder is not fully charged, install
temporary
Otherwise, proceed to step f.
1. Remove pin from storage at aft end of APT.
2. Line up holes in APT and frame and install
transport lock pin as shown.
3. Secure with lynch pin.
f. Check that jack is properly attached in storage
position on APT.
g. Keep SMV sign, reflectors and lights clean and
visible at rear of mower conditioner.
h. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
i. Refer to Section 6.8.2.1, or 6.8.2.2 for towing
procedures.
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transport lock pin
Model Year - 2009
as follows: