MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual page 48

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Collision hazard

To prevent injury or death from a collision between the

windrower and other vehicles when you are operating the

windrower on public roadways:

• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area. Use pilot

vehicles in the front and the rear of the windrower (if you

are required to do so by law).

• Use a slow-moving vehicle emblem and activate the

machine's warning lights, unless these actions are prohibited

• If the attached header impedes other vehicle traffic, remove

the header and install a MacDon approved weight box onto

the windrower. Refer to the windrower and header

operator's manuals for instructions on safely towing the

Loss of control hazard

To prevent serious injury or death from loss of control:

• Ensure that the windrower's weight remains within the

limits specified in the operator's manual.

• The weight on the tail wheels should be greater than

1179 kg (2600 lb.) when the windrower is operating in the

cab-forward direction.

• Ensure that the recommended rear ballast kits are installed.

To operate the windrower in hilly conditions, additional rear

ballast kits may be required.

Figure 1.37: MD #166463

Figure 1.38: MD #166829

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