MacDon Transport 25 ft 972 - Manual (Page 25)

TRANSPORT SAFETY
Form # 131126 Issue 11/07 23
ATTACHING TO TOWING VEHICLE
CAUTION: To avoid bodily injury and/or machine damage caused by loss of control:
1. To ensure adequate braking performance and control, do not tow with a vehicle weighing less
than 5000 lbs. (2300 kg).
2. When towing with windrower tractor, weight box MUST be installed on front linkage to provide
adequate stability and control.
3. To increase header stability in transport, ensure that reel is down and moved back on support
arms to the 10 th hole from the rear or further. 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.
4. Check that all latches and pins are properly secured in transport position at wheel supports,
hitch and cutterbar support.
5. Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.
6. If towing with vehicle other than windrower tractor, connect hitch to towing vehicle with a
proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable fastener.
7. Attach hitch chain to towing vehicle. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is
needed for turns.
8. Ensure lights are functioning properly, and clean the slow moving vehicle emblem and other
reflectors.
TOWING THE HEADER
CAUTION: THIS IS INTENDED AS A LOW SPEED TRANSPORT. To avoid bodily injury
and or machine damage caused by loss of control:
1. Do not exceed 19 mph (30 km/h). Reduce transport speed for slippery or rough conditions.
2. Turn corners only at very low speeds [5 mph (8 km/h) or less].
3. Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use
flashing amber lights unless prohibited by law.