MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 77)

WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
75
Revision C
6.3.8.3 Towing the Windrower
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.
WARNING
• With final drives disengaged, the
windrower may roll on a sloped surface.
• Before disengaging final drives, attach
windrower to towing vehicle.
• After towing, engage drives and ensure
GSL is in N-DETENT before detaching from
towing vehicle.
IMPORTANT
Failure to disengage final drives before
towing will result in serious transmission
damage.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed 16 mph (26 km/h) when
towing windrower. Do not use this towing
method for normal transporting of
windrower.
IMPORTANT
Even with final drives disengaged, rolling
speeds of more than 16 mph (26 km/h) will
cause final drive gears to run at excessive
speeds, possibly destroying the unit.