MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual page 173

Windrower
Hide thumbs Also See for M2170:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

14. Start the engine.
15. Raise the weight box until the tow bar is level. The header
is now ready for transport. For instructions, refer to
Header with Windrower, page
Attaching Hitch Clevis to Weight Box
A weight box is required when transporting a header behind the windrower. To accomplish this, a hitch clevis must first be
attached to the weight box.
MD #B6974
Follow the steps below to attach the hitch clevis to the weight box:
Figure 4.60: Weight Box Frame — Upside Down
1. Using an appropriate lifting device, turn the weight box frame upside down as shown above.
2. Fill the weight box frame with approximately 0.43 m
enough concrete in the box that it reaches the underside of flange (A).
262170
OPERATION
Towing
145.
A
3
(0.52 yd
149
Figure 4.59: Towing a Header
3
) of structural grade concrete. Ensure that there is
Revision A

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

This manual is also suitable for:

M2260

Table of Contents