MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 117)

SECTION 9. OPERATION
Form 169006
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Revision D
9.18 TRANSPORTING HEADER
WARNING
Do not drive combine with header attached on
a road or highway at night, or in conditions
which reduce visibility, such as fog or rain.
The width of the header may not be apparent
under these conditions.
9.18.1 On the Combine
CAUTION
 Check local laws for width regulations
and lighting or marking requirements
before transporting on roads.
 Follow all recommended procedures in
your Combine Operator's Manual for
transporting, towing etc.
 Disengage header drive clutch when
travelling to and from the field.
 Before driving combine on a roadway, be
sure flashing amber lamps, red tail lamps
and head lamps are clean and working
properly. Pivot amber lamps for best
visibility by approaching traffic. Always
use these lamps on roads to provide
adequate warning to other vehicles.
 Do not use field lamps on roads, they may
confuse other drivers.
 Before driving on a roadway, clean slow
moving vehicle emblem and reflectors.
Adjust rear view mirror and clean
windows.
 Lower the reel fully and raise header
unless transporting in hills. Maintain
adequate visibility and be alert for
roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic
and bridges.
 When travelling downhill, reduce speed
and keep header at a minimum height.
This provides maximum stability if
forward motion is stopped for any reason.
Raise header completely at bottom of
grade to avoid contacting ground.
 Travel speed should be such that
complete control and machine stability
are maintained at all times.
9.18.2 Towing
The headers can be towed behind the combine or
with the Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer Wheel
option, or on an approved header transporter.
Refer to your Combine Operator’s Manual, or see
your MacDon Dealer.
9.18.2.1 Attaching Header To Towing Vehicle
CAUTION
 To avoid bodily injury and/or machine
damage caused by loss of control:
 Weight of towing vehicle must exceed
header weight to ensure adequate braking
performance and control.
 Do not tow with any highway capable
vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor,
agricultural combine, or properly
configured MacDon windrower.
 Ensure that reel is down and fully back on
support arms to increase header stability
in transport. For headers with hydraulic
reel fore-aft, never connect the fore-aft
couplers to each other. This would
complete the circuit, and allow the reel to
creep forward in transport, resulting in
instability.
 Check that all pins are properly secured in
transport position at wheel supports,
hitch and cutterbar support.
 Check tire condition and pressure prior to
transporting.
 Connect hitch to towing vehicle with a
proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin
or other suitable fastener.
 Attach safety hitch chain to towing
vehicle. Adjust safety chain length to
remove all slack except what is needed
for turns.
 Connect header wiring harness 7-pole
plug to mating receptacle on towing
vehicle. (The 7-pole receptacle is available
from your MacDon Dealer parts
department).
 Ensure lights are functioning properly,
and clean the slow moving vehicle
emblem and other reflectors. Use
flashing warning lights unless prohibited
by law.