MacDon D50 - Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle; Precautions for Towing a Header

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Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle
Review this list of cautions before attaching a header behind a MacDon windrower, a properly configured combine, or an
agricultural tractor.
CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily injury and/or
machine damage:
• The weight of the towing vehicle must exceed the header weight to ensure adequate control and braking
performance.
• Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor, agricultural combine, or a properly
configured MacDon windrower.
• Ensure the reel is fully lowered and back on the support arms to increase header stability during transport. For
headers with hydraulic reel fore-aft, never connect the fore-aft couplers to each other or the circuit will be
complete and the reel could creep forward during transport.
• Check that all pins are properly secured in transport position at the wheel supports, cutterbar support, and hitch.
• Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.
• Connect the hitch to the towing vehicle using a proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable fastener.
• Attach the hitch safety chain to the towing vehicle. Adjust the safety chain length to provide only enough slack to
permit turning.
• Connect the header seven-pole plug wiring harness to the mating receptacle on the towing vehicle. (The seven-pole
receptacle is available from your MacDon Dealer Parts Department).
• Ensure the lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle sign and other reflectors. Use flashing
warning lights unless prohibited by law.
Precautions for Towing a Header
Review this list of cautions before towing a header behind a MacDon windrower, a properly configured combine, or an
agricultural tractor.
CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily injury and/or
machine damage:
• The weight of the towing vehicle must exceed the header weight to ensure adequate control and braking
performance.
• Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor, agricultural combine, or a properly
configured MacDon windrower.
• Use flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law.
• Do NOT exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) when towing a header using the Slow Speed Transport option. Reduce speed to
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) for corners and slippery or rough conditions.
• Do NOT accelerate when making or coming out of a turn.
• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing amber lights
unless prohibited by law.
OPERATION