J&M HT-874XL-36 - Manual (Page 13)

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Adjust the brackets on the header transport to best fit your make and model header. When mounting the
header, NEVER position yourself under or near the header. Securely fasten the header to the header transport.
After mounting the header on the header transport, turn the front wheels to make sure that the header is
positioned clear of tire movement.
Do not exceed the load and size limits of the unit. Maintain speeds of 20 mph or less.
Keep the tires properly inflated. Both under inflation and over inflation can greatly reduce tire life.
Inspect bracing and welds periodically and repair immediately if needed. Failure to repair could cause extensive
damage and greatly reduce the life of the unit.
Inspect tie rods and replace bronze bushings in the steering assembly when needed.
Repack the bearings in the hub assembly once a year or as needed. Use a good quality bearing lubricant such
as Bearing Gard MK1 or equivalent.
Be sure to check the hub nuts often and keep them properly tightened.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS/MAINTENANCE
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE HEADER TRANSPORT
Before the header transport is put into service:
Has the Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem been properly positioned at the rear of the header transport?
Have all danger, warning caution and important signs been read and understood on the equipment? 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.
Has the header transport been properly fastened to the tractor? Use a good quality hitch pin with clip and
safety chains.
Are all braces, bolts, nuts, lug bolts, and lug nuts properly fastened?
Are the rear amber extremity lights properly positioned? Extend lights within 16” of the left and right extremities
of the header.
INITIAL OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
WA R N I N G
SAFETY CHAIN USER INSTRUCTIONS
a) Secure the safety chain by looping it around the tongue
support located on the underside of the outer tongue. Extend
the chain through the clevis hitch and connect to the towing
machine’s attaching bar.
b) Be sure to run the safety chain through the clevis hitch as
shown. This will provide an intermediate support for the safety
chain.
c) Do Not allow more slack than necessary for articulation
(max. 9 inches)
d) Do Not use any intermediate support as the attaching point.
e) Store the safety chain by securing it around the outer tongue.
f) Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings
are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.