MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual page 233

Windrower
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WARNING
Do NOT drive the windrower on a road or highway at night or in conditions that reduce visibility, such as fog or rain.
The width of the windrower may not be apparent under these conditions.
CAUTION
Familiarize yourself with the width regulations and lighting and marking requirements in your region before attempting
to drive the windrower on a public road.
Before driving the windrower on a roadway:
1. Clean the flashing amber lights, red tail lights, and head
lights, and check that they work properly.
2. Clean all reflective surfaces and slow moving
vehicle emblems.
3. Adjust the interior rear view mirror and clean windows.
4. Ensure header engage switch (A) is off (down position).
CAUTION
Do NOT raise the header too high. Make sure you have good visibility out of the cab and that motorists are able to see
the header lights.
5. Raise the header (if it is attached) enough to clear common obstacles
6. Engage the header lift safety props.
7. If the width of attached header impedes other vehicle traffic, remove the header and install a MacDon-approved
weight box. For instructions, refer to
8. Press switch (A) to turn on the lights.
NOTE:
Always use these lights on roads to provide warning to the
other vehicles.
9. Use high/low switch (B) as needed when other vehicles are
approaching.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use the field lights on the road; they may confuse
other drivers.
10. Press switch (C) to turn on the beacons.
11. Press switch (D) to turn on the hazard lights.
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Preparing Windrower to Tow a Header, page
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Figure 5.45: Header Engage Switch
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B
Figure 5.46: Light Switches
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