OPERATION
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Before leaving the
tractor
seat
for any reason:
1.
Park on level ground
if
possible.
2.
Lower the windrower fully.
3.
Place all
controls
in NEUTRAL
or
PARK.
4. Disengage PTO.
5. Engage the park brake.
TRANSPORTING THE WINDROWER: TOWING
6. Stop engine and remove key
from
ignition.
7.
Wait
for
all
movement
to
stop.
S. Lock tractor anti·vandalism covers and
closures when leaving the machine
unattended.
WARNING: To avoid
inju~v
or
death from loss
of
control, engage transport lock pin before
transporting machine. U:
se
correct transport procedure
as
detailed:
1.
The
hitch steering cylinder
and
hClses
must
be
full
of
oil
before towing
the
windrower. If
not
previously done, fill steering circuit
as
follows:
• Connect the
two
hitch steeri
ng
cylinder
hoses
to
a
tractor
hydraulic circuit.
• Steer the header completely
to
thE
! left, then
right. Repeat three
or
four
times.
2. Place transport latch rod in transport
position (A) and engage rod retainer (C).
3.
Slowly
shift
hitch into transport p,osition so
the machine
is
centered directly blehind the
tractor.
See
"Steering" in this section. Hitch
will lock when
it
reaches center position.
Os
cillate the header left and right a small
amount
to
ensure transport lock pin (8) is
properly engaged in the plate on carrier
frame.
A
WARNING: The transport lock pin
locks
the machine
to
tow
directly
behind the tractor and prevents
inadvertent movement to either
side due
to
accidental operati()n
of
the
remote
hydraulic control levers
or
to
a
malfunctioning hydraulic system.
4. Raise the
wind
rower fully and engage lift
cylinder
stop.
See
"Lift
Cylinder Stop".
5.
Do
not
tow
with a vehicle weiglhing less
than 5000 lb
•.
(2300 kg).
6,
Be
sure
hitch
chain is properly alttached
to
towing vehicle. Provide only enough slack
in chain
to
permit turning. See "Attaching
Wind rower
to
Tractor" in
this
sec:tion.
7.
Be
sure jack is properly attached in storage
position on windrower hitch.
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8. Check local laws
for
width regulations and
lighting
or
marking requirements before
transporting on roads.
9.
Keep Slow Moving Vehicle emblem,
reflectors and
lights clean and visible at
rear
of
wlndrower.
10.
Be
aware
of
roadside obstructions,
oncoming traffic and bridges.
11
. Travel speed should
be
such
that complete
control and machine stability are
maintained at all times. Do
not
exceed
20
mph
(30
km/h). Reduce speed
for
corners
and slippery conditions.
12.
When transporting
on
roads, use tractor
lights and windrower flashing amber and
red
taillights
to provi
de
adequate warning
to
operators
of
other vehicles.
13
.
00
not transport the windrower on a road
or
highway at night,
or
in
conditions
which
reduce visibility, such
as
fog
or
rain.
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