Transporting With A Tractor; Transporting With A Truck - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

3.14.2 Transporting with a Tractor

If towing endwise with the optional Road Friendly Transport
Mode, page 73.
1. Before proceeding to transport the mower conditioner with a tractor, ensure the machine is prepared for transport.
Refer to
3.14.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport, page
2. Ensure that hitch safety chain is properly attached to towing tractor. Provide only enough slack in chain to permit
turning.
3. Move jack (A) to storage position on side of hitch, and
secure with pin (B).
NOTE:
If unit is equipped with a two-point hitch, rotate the
stand to the storage position.
4. Keep the slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign, reflectors,
and lights clean and visible at rear of mower
conditioner.
5. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
6. Do NOT exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).

3.14.3 Transporting with a Truck

Follow these instructions if the machine will be transported with a truck.
CAUTION
Do NOT tow with a vehicle weighing less than 7500 lb. (3400 kg). Ensure that the capacity of the towing
vehicle is sufficient to maintain control.
If towing endwise with the optional Road Friendly Transport
Mode, page 76.
1. Before proceeding to transport the mower conditioner with a truck, ensure the machine is prepared for transport.
Refer to
3.14.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport, page
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OPERATION
™
system, refer to
66.
Figure 3.68: Jack in Storage Position
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system, refer to
66.
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Converting from Field to Transport
Converting from Transport to Field
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