Transporting Rotary Disc Pull-Type; Preparing Rotary Disc Pull-Type For Transport - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

3.14 Transporting Rotary Disc Pull-Type

You can transport the rotary disc pull-type using a tractor in either field mode or transport mode.
To prepare a rotary disc pull-type for towing with a tractor in field mode without using the transport option, refer to
3.14.1 Preparing Rotary Disc Pull-Type for Transport, page
To prepare a rotary disc pull-type for towing with a tractor using the transport option, refer to
Transport Mode – with Transport, page
CAUTION
• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing amber lights unless
prohibited by law.
• Be aware of roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic, and bridges.
• Travel at safe speeds to ensure complete machine control and stability at all times. Do NOT exceed 32 km/h
(20 mph). Reduce speed for corners and slippery conditions.
• Use tractor lights and rotary disc pull-type flashing amber and red taillights when transporting on roads in order to
provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the rotary disc pull-type on a road or highway at night or in reduced visibility conditions such as
rain or fog.
• Ensure that the hitch on the transporting vehicle is capable of handling a 907 kg (2000 lb.) static vertical load.
• Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor with a sufficient weight such that
the fully loaded implement weighs no more than 1.5 times the weight of the tractor.

3.14.1 Preparing Rotary Disc Pull-Type for Transport

The rotary disc pull-type can be transported without deploying the optional transport system.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, stop the engine, remove the
key from the ignition, and engage the lift cylinder lock-out valves before going under the machine.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
DANGER
Do NOT tow the pull-type unless the hitch swing cylinder is fully charged. If the hitch swing cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control, injury, or death could result.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Connect the rotary disc pull-type hitch to the tractor. For instructions, refer to
Tractor, page 49.
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Converting from Field to
3.7 Attaching Rotary Disc Pull-Type to
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