Transporting The Mower Conditioner; Preparing Mower Conditioner For Transport - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

3.15 Transporting the Mower Conditioner

The mower conditioner in normal field mode or in endwise transport mode can be transported on public roads by
towing with a tractor or a truck. Refer to
Truck, page 67.
Endwise towing requires the optional endwise transport system. Refer to
for towing the mower conditioner in this mode.
page 71
CAUTION
• 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 20
mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed for corners and slippery conditions.
• Use tractor lights and mower conditioner flashing amber and red tail-lights when transporting on roads
in order to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the mower conditioner 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 2000 lb. (907 kg) static vertical load.

3.15.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport

1. Charge the steering circuit as follows:
a. Connect the two steering cylinder hoses (A) to the
tractor's hydraulic circuit (refer to
Hydraulics, page 49
b. Steer the mower conditioner completely to the left,
then steer the mower conditioner completely to the
right. Repeat three or four times.
2. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is centered
behind the towing vehicle.
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OPERATION
3.15.2 Transporting with a Tractor, page 66
3.8.3 Connecting
for more detailed instructions).
3.15.6 Endwise Transport System Option,
Figure 3.59: Hydraulic Connection
65
or
3.15.3 Transporting with a
Revision A