MacDon Double Windrow Attachment - Manual (Page 40)

SECTION OM – OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Form # 169365
OM-16
Issue – May 2008
3.7 TOWING THREE-AXLE
TRANSPORTER WITH COMBINE
Only a three-axle transporter can be towed
with a combine when equipped with the
combine towing hitch assembly.
3.7.1 Hookup to Combine
a. If combine hitch not already installed, refer to
SECTION UA. UNLOADING AND SETUP,
Step 3. Set Up Combine Hitch.
IMPORTANT
Ensure hitch allows sufficient clearance
between combine and header reel.
Adjust hitch if required. Refer to
SECTION UA, Step 3. Set Up Combine
Hitch.
b. Extend the tongue as follows to assist in
hitching to the combine.
1. Remove pin in tow-bar latch.
2. Lift latch to disengage tongue.
3. Pull tongue to align with combine hitch
and connect to combine. Refer to
combine Operator’s Manual for
instructions on towing equipment with
the combine.
4. Lower latch so that forward pin rests on
tongue.
c. Start combine and slowly back up so that
tongue slides back into the tow-bar.
d. Continue to back up until latch re-engages the
tongue.
e. Stop combine engine and remove key.
f. Re-install pin in latch to lock tongue.
g. Attach safety chains to combine.
h. Connect transporter electrical plug to combine
receptacle.
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