Transport; Ballast; Towing Harness; Weight Box - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

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OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS

6.4 Transport

Several kits are available which facilitate moving the header from field to field.

6.4.1 Ballast

Ballast kits are for windrowers attached to draper headers only. For operation on steep hills, additional ballast sets (beyond
the recommendation in the table) may be installed.
Initial rear ballast package (MD #B6053): 1 unit (163 kg [360 lb.])
Additional rear ballast package (MD #B6054): 2 units (163 kg [360 lb.] each)
Installation instructions are included.
For information about ballast requirements, refer to
8.1 Ballast Kit, Booster Spring Kit, and Tire Pressure Requirements,
page
535.

6.4.2 Towing Harness

The towing harness is used together with the weight box.
MD #B6048 – Weight box harness only. Includes hitch pin and wiring for use with slow speed header transport option.
Instruction MD #147868 is included in the bundle.

6.4.3 Weight Box

A weight box installed onto the windrower header lift system is required to transport a header behind the windrower.
MD #B5238 – Weight box without harness
A towing harness is required to use the weight box. For more information, refer
to6.4.2 Towing Harness, page
519.
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