SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION - CHAPTER 1
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TOWING WITH A TRACTOR
1. Refer to “Hitching to the Tractor” section of this
manual.
2. Raise the header. Engage the header lift locks by
pivoting lock levers, 1, forward. Lower the header
onto the stop blocks.
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3. Shift the machine into the transport position.
Lock the swing cylinder by pivoting handle, 1,
forward. Be sure the lock bracket engages the
pins, 2, fully.
NOTE: Be careful; with the machine in transport
position, sharp left-hand turns cannot be made as
tractor tire will hit the tongue.
WARNING
Failure to engage the header lift locks and tongue
swing cylinder lock when transporting machine
could cause the machine to drop onto the
pavement or to swing to the right into roadside
obstacles or ditches if the tractor hydraulics are
accidentally engaged during transport. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
4. Leave the hydraulic hoses and PTO connected
to the tractor or be sure they are positioned in the
hanger bracket and secured with the rubber
strap to prevent damage.
5. When towing the mower conditioner on a road or
highway, use the necessary flashing lights to
adequately warn operators of other vehicles.
Consult local governmental regulations for
specific requirements.
6. Use a safety chain when transporting the unit on
a public highway. The safety chain is intended to
keep the machine under control in the event of
loss or failure of the hitch pin.
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