Towing Windrower - Emergency - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
3. Allow the concrete to cure for 48 hours.
4. Turn the weight box over using a suitable lifting device.
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E
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A B
Figure 4.61: Clevis-Style Hitch Assembly (MD #346207) Installed
5. Attach clevis-style hitch assembly 14 (A) to clevis mount (B) using four M16 bolts (C), washed (D), and nuts (E).
6. Torque the nuts to 125 ft·lbs (170 Nm).
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.
14. Hitch Assembly MD #346207 must be ordered separately.
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