Engaging And Disengaging Wheel Drives - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

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1. Disengage the wheel drives. For instructions, refer to
Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives, page
2. Use attachment point (A) to tow the windrower if it gets
stuck, or if it must be hauled onto a trailer for transport.
3. Place the blocks under the front and rear wheels to prevent
uncontrolled movement.
4. Engage the windrower's wheel drives. For instructions,
refer to
Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives, page

Engaging and Disengaging Wheel Drives

The wheel drives, along with the wheel drive motors, provide the motive force needed to turn the windrower's drive
wheels. They may need to be disengaged for certain maintenance operations, or to tow the header.
WARNING
Park the windrower on a flat, level surface. Chock the wheels when disengaging the wheel drive to prevent the
windrower from rolling away.
1. Park the windrower on a level surface.
2. Remove two bolts (A) at the center of the drive wheel.
3. Remove cap (B) and flip it over so that the convex side
faces in.
NOTE:
The cap depresses a pin which disengages the wheel drive.
4. Reinstall bolts (A) to secure cap (B).
5. Repeat Step
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drive wheel.
6. To engage the wheel drives: reverse cap (B). Ensure that
the pin at the center of the wheel pops out to engage the
wheel drive.
NOTE:
Engaging the wheel drives may require rocking the wheels
slightly.
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Figure 4.62: Emergency Towing
Figure 4.63: Wheel Drives – 10 Bolt
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