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OPERATION
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Before
leaving
the
tractor seat for any reason:
1. Park on level ground if
possible.
2. Lower the windrower fully.
3. Place all controls in NEUTRAL or
PARK.
4.
Disengage PTO.
5.
Engage the park
brake.
TRANSPORTING THE WINDROWER: TOWING
6.
Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
7. Wait for all movement to stop.
S.
Lock tractor anti ·vandalism covers and
closures
when
leaving
the
machine
unattended.
WARNING
:
To avoid
inju~v
or death from loss of
control,
engage transport lock pin before
transporting
machine.
U:se correct transport procedure as detailed:
1. The hitch steering cylinder and hClses must
be full of oil before towing the windrower. If
not previously done, fill steering circuit as
follows:
• Connect the two hitch steering cylinder
hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
• Steer the header completely to
thE!
left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
2.
Place transport latch rod in transport
position (A) and engage rod retainer (C).
3.
Slowly shift hitch into transport p,osition so
the machine is centered directly blehind the
tractor. See "Steering" in this section. Hitch
will lock when it reaches center position.
Oscillate the header left and right a small
amount to ensure transport lock pin (8) is
properly engaged in the plate on carrier
frame.
A
WARNING:
The transport lock pin
locks the machine to tow directly
behind the tractor and prevents
inadvertent movement to either
side due to accidental operati()n of the
remote hydraulic control levers or to a
malfunctioning hydraulic system
.
4.
Raise the wind rower fully and engage lift
cylinder stop. See "Lift Cylinder Stop".
5.
Do not tow with a vehicle weiglhing less
than 5000 lb •. (2300 kg).
6,
Be sure hitch chain is properly alttached to
towing
vehicle.
Provide only enough slack
in chain to permit turning. See "Attaching
Wind rower to Tractor" in this sec:tion.
7.
Be sure jack
is
properly attached in storage
position on windrower hitch.
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8. Check local laws for width regulations and
lighting or marking requirements before
transporting on
roads.
9. Keep
Slow
Moving
Vehicle
emblem,
reflectors and lights clean and visible at
rear of
wlndrower.
10. Be
aware
of
roadside
obstructions
,
oncoming traffic and bridges.
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.
Travel speed should be such that complete
control
and
machine
stability
are
maintained at all
times.
Do not exceed 20
mph (30
km/h).
Reduce speed for corners
and slippery conditions.
12. When transporting on roads, use tractor
lights and windrower flashing amber and
red taillights to provide adequate warning
to operators of other vehicles.
13.
00 not transport the windrower on a road or
highway at night, or in conditions which
reduce
visibility,
such as fog or rain.
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