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OPERATION
Transporting the Windrower
TOWING THE WINDROWER ON A TRAILER (continued)
A
WARNING:
a
Do
not
tow
at speeds <:Ner
25
mph
(40 km/h).
Travel speed
should
be
such
that complete
control
and stability
are
maintained
at all times.
9.
Be
aware
d
roadside obslructions, oncoming
traffic
and
bridges. Take care when travelling
<:Ner
rough
terrain
or
on
slopes.
1
o.
Be sure
the total
weight
d the
traied vehicle
NEVER EXCEEDS the weight
d
the
towing
vehicle, unless
the
trailed vehide
is
equipped
with remote brakes.
NOTE:
Windrower weighs 8000
to 10000 lbs.
(3600 to
4500
kg) depending
on header size.
Stopping
distance increaseS
with increasing
speed
as
the weight d the
traied
vehicle
increaseS,
especially
on
hills
and slopes.
11.IMPORTANT:
For diesel engine with turbo-
charger;
before towing, seal off the muffler
exhaust to prevent the turbine from turning
without
lubrication.
This
"free-wheeling•
of the
turbocharger can cause
damage.
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