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OPERATION
Transporting
the Windrower
A
A
WARNING:
Do not
drive
windrower
on
a
road or
highway
at
night,
or
in
conditions
which
reduce visibility, such
as
fog or rain. The width of the
windrower makes
it
unsafe to
transport
under these conditions.
CAUTION:
1.
Check
locaJ laws for width regulations and
lighting
or
marking
requirements
before
trans-
porting
on roads.
2.
Disengage header drive
dutch (A)
when
~elling to
and
from the
field.
3.
Diesel units only: For road speeds, move
speed-range
control
{C) to road position
{handle
up).
Remember
steering
is
more
sensitive
in
this speed
range.
4.
Before
driving
windrower
on a
roadway,
be
sure flashing amber
lamps, red
tai
lamp
and
head lamps are dean
and
work
property.
Tum
light
switch
(B)
to
ROAD position
to
adl-vate
these
lamps.
>Jways
use
these
lamps
on roads
to
provide warning
to
other
vehides.
5.
Do not
use
field
lamps on roads,
other
drivers
may
be confused
by
them.
6.
Before
driving windrower on
roadway,
dean
all
reflective surfaces and
slow
moving
vehide
emblem at rear of machine. Adjust rear
view
mirror
and
dean windows.
7.
Transport
windrower with header
fully raised
and reel fully
lowered.
Maintain
adequate
visibility
and
be
aware of
roadside
obstructions,
oncoming traffic
and bridges.
8.
When
travelling
down hgl,
reduce
speed
and
keep
header
at a minimum
height
This
provides
maximum stability I
forward
motion
is
stopped
for
any
reason.
Raise
header
completely at bottom of grade
to
avoid
contacting ground.
9. Travel
speed
should be
such
that
complete
control
and
machine stability are
maintained
at
all
times.
10.Stop,
look
and
listen
before entering
a
roadway. Stay
on
correct
side of
the road
and
puU
CHer
I possible to
let
faster
traffic pass.
Slow
down and
signal
as
you
tum
off.
37
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DISENGAGE
HEADER DRIVE
CLUTCH &
SPEED-RANGE CONTROL
TO "ROAD"
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FLASHER •
•
ROAD
• FIELD
@
0
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LIGHT
SWITCH
TO "ROAD"
POSITION
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