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Operator’s Manual h e e l t e e r MODEL H E A D E R T R A N S P O R T J&M Manufacturing Co, Inc 284 Railroad Street - P.O. Box 547 | Fort Recovery, OH 45846 | Ph: (419) 375-2376 | Fax: (419) 375-2708 www.jm-inc.com...
Use only genuine J&M service parts. Substitute parts may void warranty and may not meet standards required for safety and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces provided: Model No: 4WS15/4WS17/4WS18 Serial No: ________________________ Date of Purchase: ______________________ Purchased From: ________________________________________________________________________________ Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Serial Number Location Model Number Serial Number Serial Number:________________________________ Model Number:_______________________________ Standard practice when ordering parts or obtaining information from your dealer requires the serial number and model number. Have numbers available before making contact. General Information TO THE OWNER: The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your header transport in a safe manner.
Safety Rules ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be erased by an operator’s single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
8” 4-Wheel Steer Mount Options High pro base Low pro base Model Upper Bar Weight Extra low pro weldment for weldment for 4WS15-32 32’ 3,240 lbs 13’-4” 34’-2” 7’-2” 45’-7” 26’-9” mount 4” x 6” tube and 4“ x 6” tube and 4WS15-38 38’...
Bolt Torque Specifications Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque or tightening procedure is listed for specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
Hub and Bearing Maintenance DANGER: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE 4 WHEEL STEER HEADER TRANSPORT. HUB REMOVAL: • Elevate and support the trailer unit carefully. • Remove the wheel. • Remove the grease cap by carefully prying progressively around the flange of the cap. •...
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Operations/Maintenance DANGER: BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE 4 WHEEL STEER HEADER TRANSPORT. BEFORE THE HEADER TRANSPORT IS PUT INTO SERVICE: Has the Slow-Moving Vehicle sign been properly positioned at the rear of the header transport? Have all danger, warning, caution and important signs on the equipment been read and understood? If employees or others use or are near this equipment, make sure that they also have read and understood all danger, warning, caution and important signs on the equipment and have also read the operator’s manual.
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Operations/Maintenance ADJUSTING PUSH-PULL ROD TO ALIGN FRONT AND REAR AXLES Before initial operation of header transport, follow these steps to align front and rear wheels while under load: With the transport empty, loosen both nuts on the push-pull rod. The push-pull rod is left hand threaded on one end and right hand threaded on the other end to adjust alignment like a turnbuckle.
HT - Knee Brace Set Up Decal JM0026114 2” x 18” Red and White Reflective Strip JM0015079 Warning - Fasten Header Securely To Transport Before Moving Decal JM0039381 4WS15 Decal JM0039379 4WS17 Decal JM0039380 4WS18 Decal JM0084718 California Proposition 65 Warning Decal...
7k Idler Hub and Wheel These two have been used interchangeably 2015 and Later JM0020625 May 2015 and Earlier JM0037503 JM0081830 This rim uses cononical nuts This rim uses flange nuts Description Part No. 2-1/4” ID Grease Seal (010-036-00) JM0035951 Tapered Bearing Cone 25580, 12 Ton JM0018104 14125A Roller Bearing...
7k Brake Hub and Wheel These two have been used interchangeably 2015 and Later JM0020625 May 2015 and Earlier JM0037503 JM0081830 This rim uses cononical nuts This rim uses flange nuts Description Part No. 7K Brake Drum Assembly Left Hand JM0035973 7K Brake Drum Assembly Right Hand JM0035974...
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Axles Description Part No. Right Spindle Assembly (4WS) JM0003187 Front Hitch Weldment (4WS) JM0015576 1-1/4”-12 PN Gr2 Hex Jam Nut JM0001606 4WS Front Axle Assembly JM0015557 1-3/4” ID Bronze Bushing (2” OD x 1” Length) (EB-134) JM0002244 1-3/4” x 14-1/4” King Pin Weldment JM0003180 Left Spindle Assembly (4WS) JM0003170...
4” x 8” x 48’ Upper Bar JM0058688 4” x 8” x 52’ Upper Bar Assembly JM0061231 4WS15 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 316”) JM0008540 4WS17 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 354”) JM0008528 4WS18 Small Lower Bar (4” x 6” x 402”)
Lifting Arms Ends Description Part No. Upper Bar Slide Mount (UBSM-3) JM0015133 3/4” x 8” Z L Pin (Header Wagon, c450) JM0029738 Upper Bar Support Arm (UBSA-3) JM0003077 Upper Bar Clamp (4x8) (UBC-3) JM0003081 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 3/16”...
MacDon Extension for 4WS Description Part No. Upper Bar Clamp (4x8) (UBC-3) JM0003081 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 Lifting Arm 10” Extension Weldment JM0079958 3/4”-10 x 2” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0002106 Lifting Arm with Gusset Weldment - 60” Hole Spread (4WS) JM0080106 3/4”-10 Gr2 Z Nylon Locking Hex Nut JM0026756...
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Lifting Arms Middle Description Part No. Back Center Leg Mount (4WS) JM0054582 3/4”-10 Gr2 Z Nylon Locking Hex Nut JM0026756 Middle Support Leg Cross Support (4WS) JM0054578 Front Center Leg Pivot Mount (4WS) JM0054576 1/2”-13 x 5” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0001594 3/4”-10 x 6”...
Header Mount and Tie Down Straps 14 15 Description Part No. Upper Header Wagon Mount JM0014351 Removable Header Stop Gusset JM0003075 3/16” x 2-1/2” Hair Clip Pin (316HP) JM0001657 5/8”-11 x 6-1/2” Gr5 Z Carriage Bolt JM0001651 Low Profile Bottom Mount Weldment 4” x 6” (Front) JM0037718 3/4”...
Top Bar Splice for 4” x 8” Description Part No. Splice Clamp for 48’ Top Tube JM0012934 1/2”-13 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0001511 1/2”-13 x 3-1/2” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0009914 Middle Prop Leg Upper Bar Splice Mount - 4x8 Bar JM0054680 1/2”-13 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002153 Spare Tire Mount...
Upper Bar Extension and Pivoting Lightbar Description Part No. 1/2”-13 x 4-1/2” Gr5 Z Hex Bolt JM0008548 Short Light Bar Mount Clamp (9”L) JM0061627 1/2”-13 Gr2 Z Centerlock Hex Nut JM0001511 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr5 Z SF Hex Bolt JM0002092 3/8”-16 Gr5 Z SF Hex Nut JM0002152 Header Transport Light Mount Extension Bracket (2 Hole)
Lights and Wiring for Pivoting Lightbar No Brakes White Description Part No. 2-1/2” Red Round LED Light/Reflector (RRLR1) JM0001901 Round Grommet for LED 2-1/2” Light/Reflector JM0001902 Red Oval Brake Light LED (BLSTOL1) JM0007114 Oval Grommet for Brake Light LED (OVLG1) JM0001897 Red Oval Brake Light LED Assembly (BLSTOA1) JM0001903...
Lights and Wiring for Pivoting Lightbar with Brakes White Description Part No. 2-1/2” Red Round LED Light/Reflector (RRLR1) JM0001901 Round Grommet for LED 2-1/2” Light/Reflector JM0001902 Red Oval Brake Light LED (BLSTOL1) JM0007114 Oval Grommet for Brake Light LED (OVLG1) JM0001897 Red Oval Brake Light LED Assembly (BLSTOA1) JM0001903...
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