Towing Windrower - Emergency; Engaging And Disengaging Wheel Drives - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

5. Attach clevis-style hitch assembly
6. Torque the nuts to 170 Nm (125 ft·lbs).
7. The weight box is now ready to installed on the windrower.
Towing Windrower – Emergency
Towing the windrower is generally NOT recommended; however, it is important to be prepared for emergency situations if
the windrower gets stuck, or must be hauled onto a truck or trailer.
IMPORTANT:
• NEVER attempt to start the windrower by towing it; damage to the wheel drives may occur.
• Failure to disengage the wheel drives before attempting to tow the header will result in transmission damage.
• Tow the windrower only for short distances, on level ground, and at slow speed.
DANGER
When the windrower's wheel drives are disengaged (turned inward), the windrower's brakes and steering will be
nonfunctional, and the windrower will be able to roll away. After towing the windrower, place blocks under the front
and rear wheels to prevent uncontrolled movement.
1. Disengage the wheel drives. For instructions, refer to
Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives, page
2. Use attachment point (A) to tow the windrower if it gets
stuck, or if it must be hauled onto a trailer for transport.
3. Place the blocks under the front and rear wheels to prevent
uncontrolled movement.
4. Engage the windrower's wheel drives. For instructions,
refer to Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives, page

Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives

The wheel drives, along with the wheel drive motors, provide the motive force needed to turn the windrower's drive
wheels. They may need to be disengaged for certain maintenance operations, or to tow the header.
WARNING
Park the windrower on a flat, level surface. Chock the wheels when disengaging the wheel drive to prevent the
windrower from rolling away.
1. Park the windrower on a level surface.
10. Hitch Assembly MD #346207 must be ordered separately.
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OPERATION
10 (A) to clevis mount (B) using four M16 bolts (C), washed (D), and nuts (E).
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Figure 5.66: Emergency Towing
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