MacDon 9000 - Towing with a Trailer

OPERATION
Transporting the Windrower
TOWING THE WINDROWER ON A TRAILER
For transporting the windrower other than under
its own power , a side mount trailer (A) carrying all
four windrower wheels is recommended.
Also
acceptable are side mount trailers (8) where
the windrower tail wheels remain on the ground .
For this type, tighten caster set screws, step 7,
below .
For narrower headers, front or rear mount trailers
may be used, providing local laws regarding width
regulations are adhered to.
A
WARNING : Whentowingthewindrower
on a trailer:
1.
Keep header fully raised and reel fully lowered.
2. Chain windrower securely to trailer. Run chains
through triangular brackets (C) at rear of
tractor frame legs and through anchor (D) at
rear of frame. Be sure windrower weight is
centered on trailer for stable load. Block drive
wheels to prevent movement.
3. Transport width is approximately 20 a {6 .1 m).
Check local laws for width regulations and
lighting or marking requirements.
4. Remember that when towing windrower side-
ways or backwards, slow moving vehicle
emblem, reflectors and warning lights are not
easiy visible. It is your responsibility to
adequately mark the load when transporting in
this fashion.
5. Set light switch to FLASHER position to
activate amber lamps.
6. Do not tow the windrower on a roadway at
night, or in conditions which reduce visibility,
such as fog or rain. The width of the load
makes it unsafe to transport under these
conditions.
7. If towing at speeds over 16 mph (26 km/h), on
a type (8) trailer:
a) Align caster wheels with traier wheels.
b)
Tighten caster set screws (E) to 20 a lbs. {27
N.m) to prevent erratic movement of the
casters. Failure to do this will result in caster
damage and could cause loss of control.
c) Loosen set screws after transport. _
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SIDE MOUNT TRAILER - TYPE (A)
SIDE MOUNT TRAILER - (8)
CHAIN WINDROWER TO TRAILER
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CASTER SET SCREWS