Transporting - MacDon M150 2008 Operator's Manual

6.3.8

Transporting

6.3.8.1 Driving On Road
The M150 & M200 Windrower Tractors are
designed to be driven on the road with the
engine forward to provide better visibility for the
operator and improved stability for the machine.
Refer to Section 6.3.6.3, Engine Forward
Operation.
CAUTION
Check local laws for width regulations and
lighting and marking requirements before
transporting on roads.
WARNING
Do not drive windrower on the road in the
cab forward mode
visibility will not be compliant with road
regulations. Also, the signal lights only
function in engine forward mode.
WARNING
Do not drive windrower on a road or highway
at night, or in conditions which reduce
visibility, such as fog or rain. The width of
the windrower may not be apparent under
these conditions.
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground
speed lever slowly
Remember that steering is more sensitive
when speed-range control is in Road Speed
Position. Avoid the common tendency of
new operators to over-steer.
Form # 169017
WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
as lighting/reflector
for familiarization.
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HEADER DRIVE
ON-OFF
a. Ensure HEADER DRIVE switch is pushed to off
position.
b. Before driving windrower on a roadway:
1. Clean flashing amber lamps, red tail lamp
and head lamps and check that they work
properly.
2. Clean all reflective surfaces and slow
moving vehicle emblems.
3. Adjust interior rear view mirror and clean
Controls field and transport lights.
Field
Off
Road
HI/LO LIGHTS
Controls Hi/Lo Beam For Road Lights In Eng. Hood.
Hi - Lo
windows.
c. Turn LIGHT switch to ROAD position to activate
lamps. Always use these lamps on roads to
provide warning to other vehicles. Use HI / LO
LIGHTS as required when other vehicles are
approaching. Do not use field lamps on roads,
other drivers may be confused by them.
d. If towing a header, refer to Section 6.3.8.2
Towing Header With Windrower Tractor.
LIGHTS
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Issue – June 2008