OPERATION
Transporting the Windrower
A
A
WARNING:
Do
not
drive
windrower
on
a
road
or
highway
at
night,
or
in
conditions
which reduce visibility, such
as
fog
or
rain.
The
width
of
the
windrower
makes
it
unsafe
to
transport
under
these
conditions.
CAUTION:
1.
Check
locaJ
laws
for
width
regulations
and
lighting
or
marking requirements before trans-
porting
on
roads.
2. Disengage header
drive
dutch
(A)
when
~elling
to
and
from
the
field.
3.
Diesel units only:
For
road speeds,
move
speed-range control {C)
to
road position
{handle up). Remember steering is
more
sensitive in this speed
range
.
4. Before driving
windrower
on
a roadway,
be
sure flashing amber lamps, red
tai
lamp
and
head
lamps
are
dean
and
work
property
.
Tum
light switch
(B)
to
ROAD
position
to
adl-vate
these
lamps.
>Jways
use
these
lamps
on
roads
to
provide warning
to
other
vehides.
5.
Do
not
use
field
lamps
on
roads, other drivers
may be
confused
by them.
6.
Before driving windrower
on
roadway,
dean
all
reflective surfaces
and
slow
moving vehide
emblem
at
rear
of
machine. Adjust rear view
mirror
and
dean
windows.
7. Transport windrower
with
header fully raised
and
reel fully lowered. Maintain adequate
visibility
and
be aware
of
roadside obstructions,
oncoming traffic
and
bridges.
8.
When
travelling down
hgl,
reduce speed
and
keep header
at
a minimum
height
This
provides maximum stability I
forward
motion
is stopped
for
any
reason.
Raise header
completely
at
bottom
of
grade to avoid
contacting ground.
9. Travel speed
should be
such
that
complete
control
and
machine stability are maintained
at
all times.
10.Stop,
look
and
listen before entering a
roadway. Stay
on
correct
side of the
road
and
puU
CHer
I possible
to
let
faster traffic
pass.
Slow down
and
signal
as
you
tum
off.
37
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DISENGAGE
HEADER
DRIVE
CLUTCH
&
SPEED-RANGE
CONTROL
TO
"ROAD"
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FLASHER •
• ROAD
•
FIELD
@
0
/19
LIGHT
SWITCH
TO
"ROAD"
POSITION
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