MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual page 165

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 safety props. For instructions, refer to
295.
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
262170
OPERATION
4.5.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props, page
Preparing Windrower to Tow a Header, page
141
Figure 4.45: Header Engage Switch
146.
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