Towing the windrower (emergency), Warning – MacDon M205 Operators Manual User Manual
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13. Remove pins (A) securing lift linkages to weight box
and retain pins for attaching header to windrower.
Disengage lift cylinder safety props. (Refer to
).
Figure 4.61: Weight Box
14. Start engine, lower weight box onto blocks, and
back away.
15. Attach header to windrower. Refer to
16. Convert header into field position. Refer to header
operator’s manual for procedure.
17. Before operating the machine, double check that
all pins are secure and that all safety equipment is
installed and fully functional.
18. Proceed with operation of header.
Towing the Windrower (Emergency)
In emergency situations, for example, towing out of a field or into a shop, windrower may be towed without a
trailer, providing the following precautions are followed:
WARNING
A proper towing apparatus is critical to safe towing.
Use the following guidelines:
• Do NOT attach directly from hitch to walking beam.
Slope of tow-bar will not provide proper transfer of
braking force to windrower, causing loss of control.
• For proper steering, towing apparatus should
be attached to BOTH left and right hand frame
members, and should attach to tow-bar at same
height as towing vehicle hitch.
• Towing apparatus should be removed for field
operation, to avoid interference with windrow.
Figure 4.62: Improper Towing Procedure
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