OPERATION
WARNING
With final drives disengaged, the windrower may
roll on a sloped surface. B efore disengaging final
drives, attach windrower to towing vehicle. After
towing, engage drives and ensure ground speed
lever (GSL) is in N-DETENT before detaching from
towing vehicle.
Figure 4.57: Correct Towing Procedure
IMPORTAN T
:
• Failure to disengage final drives before towing will result in serious transmission damage.
•DoNOT exceed 16 mph (26 km/h) when towing windrower.
•DoNOT u s e this towin g method for normal transporting of windrower.
•Evenwithfinal drives disengaged, rolling speed s o f m ore than 16 mp h (26 km/h) will cause final drive gears to
run at exces sive speeds, poss ibly severely damag ing or causing the unit to fail.
Final Drives
Diseng
age and engage final drives as follows:
1. Remove
the two bolts (A) at the center of drive wheel.
2. Remove
cap (B) and flip over so that dished side
faces
in. The cap depresses a pin that disengages
the ge
arbox.
3. After
towing, reverse cover (B) to engage final drives.
Be sur
e plunger at center of wheel pops out to
enga
ge drive.
Figure 4.58: Final Drives
4.3.9 Storing the Windrower
At the end of each operating season, you need to store your windrower properly.
WAR
NING
Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials are toxic and
can be flammable.
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