MacDon Transport 30-36 ft and 39 ft 974 - Manual (Page 16)

TRANSPORT OPTION
Form # 46581 Issue 11/04 15
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. To increase header stability in transport, ensure that reel is down and fully back on support
arms. 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.
3. Check that all pins are properly secured in transport position at wheel supports, hitch and
cutterbar support.
4. Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.
5. Connect hitch to towing vehicle with a proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other
suitable fastener.
6. Attach hitch chain to towing vehicle. Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is
needed for turns.
7. Connect header wiring harness 7-pole plug to mating receptacle on towing vehicle. (The 7-pole
receptacle is available from your dealer parts department.)
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 20 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]. While cornering, header
stability is reduced as front wheel moves to the left.
3. Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use
flashing amber lights unless prohibited by law.