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Operator’s Manual 4WS15, 4WS17 4WS18 F hd h a n d o h n e e r e e a d e r S H E A D E R T R A N S P O R T J&M Manufacturing Co, Inc 284 Railroad Street - P.O.
To the Dealer TO THE DEALER Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration found on the Dealer Portal website located at dealer.jm-inc.com and return it to J&M Mfg.
General Information TO THE OWNER: The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your header transport in a safe manner. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance and help maintain safe operating conditions.
Decals ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged or Missing Description Part No. 1 Caution - Keep Lug Nut Tight / Do Not Exceed Load Limit - Decal JM0019220 2 J&M Oval Decal (Small) 3-5/8” x 5-1/4” JM0015150 3 Warning - Fasten Header Securely To Transport Before Moving Decal JM0039381 4 4WS17 Decal...
Bolt Torque Specifications Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque or tightening procedure is listed for specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
Operations/Maintenance DANGER: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE 4 WHEEL STEER HEADER TRANSPORT. Before the Header Transport is Put into Service: • Has the Slow-Moving Vehicle sign been properly positioned at the rear of the header transport? •...
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Operations/Maintenance Adjusting Push-Pull Rod to Align Front and Rear Axles Before initial operation of header transport, follow these steps to align front and rear wheels while under load: With the transport empty, loosen both nuts on the push-pull rod. The push-pull rod is left hand threaded on one end and right hand threaded on the other end to adjust alignment like a turnbuckle.
Hub and Bearing Maintenance DANGER: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE 4 WHEEL STEER HEADER TRANSPORT. Hub Removal: • Elevate and support the trailer unit carefully. • Remove the wheel. • Remove the grease cap by carefully prying pregressively around the flange ofthe cap. •...
Repair Parts List and Diagrams When performing maintenance work, wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing and head. Follow the Operator’s Manual instructions to ensure safe and proper maintenance and repair. Your local, authorized dealer can supply genuine replacement parts. Substitute parts may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
7k Idler Hub and Wheel These two have been used interchangeably JM0020625 May 2015 and Earlier JM0037503 JM0081830 This rim uses cononical nuts This rim uses flange nuts Description Part No. 2-1/4” ID Grease Seal (010-036-00) JM0035951 Tapered Bearing Cone 25580, 12 Ton JM0018104 14125A Roller Bearing JM0039542...
7k Brake Hub and Wheel These two have been used interchangeably JM0020625 May 2015 and Earlier JM0037503 JM0081830 This rim uses cononical nuts This rim uses flange nuts Description Part No. 7K Brake Drum Assembly Left Hand JM0035973 7K Brake Drum Assembly Right Hand JM0035974 2-1/4”...
4” x 8” x 48’ Upper Bar JM0058688 4” x 8” x 52’ Upper Bar Assembly JM0061231 4WS15 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 316”) JM0008540 4WS17 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 354”) JM0008528 4WS18 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 402”)
Upper Bar Mounts SN 2000000 - SN2099999 Description Part No. 1 Top Bar Clamp Strap (6” x 10” Tube) JM0051282 2 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 3 6” x 10” Upper Bar Upper Mount JM0054218 4 6” x 10” Upper Bar Lower Mount Side Plate JM0054247 5 5/8”-11 x 1-1/2”...
Lifting Arms Ends for 4” x 8” Bar Description Part No. Upper Bar Slide Mount (UBSM-3) JM0015133 3/4” x 8” Z L Pin (Header Wagon, c450) JM0029738 Upper Bar Support Arm (UBSA-3) JM0003077 Upper Bar Clamp (4x8) (UBC-3) JM0003081 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 3/16”...
6” x 10” Top Bar Splice SN 2000000 - SN 2299999 Description Part No. 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 Middle Prop Leg Upper Bar Splice Mount (6” x 10” Bar) JM0054636 4 ‘ Long Top Tube Splice Clamp (10” x 6” Tube) JM0054631 1/2”-13 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0001511...
Middle Arm Description Part No. Back Center Leg Mount (4WS) JM0054582 3/4”-10 Gr2 Z Nylon Locking Hex Nut JM0026756 Middle Support Leg Cross Support (4WS) JM0054578 Front Center Leg Pivot Mount (4WS) JM0054576 1/2” -13 x 5” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0001594 3/4”-10 x 6”...
End Mounts SN 2000000 - SN 2099999 Description Part No. 1 Upper Header Wagon Mount JM0014351 2 3/16” x 2-1/2” Hair Clip Pin (316HP) JM0001657 3 Lower Header Support, Wing Saddle, Lower Base JM0059004 4 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 5 Square U-bolt 4-1/8”...
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Upper Bar Extension and Telescoping Lightbar Description Part No. Telescoping Arm for Header Transport Light Kit (TA-1) JM0001375 1/2”-13 x 4” Gr5 Z Bent L Bolt JM0021419 1/2”-13 x 2” Gr8 Z Hex Bolt JM0001620 Header Transport Light Mounting Bracket (LMB-1) JM0001374 Neoprene Vibration Damping Mount with 5/8”...
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Upper Bar Extension and Pivoting Lightbar 11 12 13 Description Part No. 1/2”-13 x 4” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0048014 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 Short Light Bar Mount Clamp JM0061627 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr5 Z SF Hex Bolt JM0002092 3/8”-16 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002152...
Lights and Wiring for Telescoping Lightbar *To make it easier to see the components, this drawing is not to scale. Description Part No. 1 Right LED Light Assembly - Header Transport JM0001682 2 Left LED Light Assembly - Header Transport JM0001680 3 Rear Harness (4WS) JM0007166...
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Lights and Wiring for Pivoting Lightbar Description Part No. 2-1/2” Amber Round LED Light/Reflector JM0001895 Round Grommet for LED 2-1/2” Light/Reflector JM0001902 2-1/2” Amber Round LED Light/Reflector Assembly (ARLA1) JM0001908 Red Oval Brake Light LED Assembly (BLSTOA1) JM0001903 Oval Grommet for Brake Light LED (OVLG1) JM0001897 Red Oval Brake Light LED (BLSTOL1) JM0007114...
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