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Towing the Windrower (Emergency)
Towing the windrower is NOT recommended. If the windrower gets stuck, or must be towed onto a truck or trailer, follow
these steps:
IMPORTANT:
• NEVER attempt to start the windrower by towing it. Serious damage to the final drives may occur.
• Failure to disengage final drives before towing will result in serious transmission damage.
• Only tow the windrower for a short distance, on level ground, and at slow speed.
DANGER
Uncontrolled heavy equipment. With final drives disengaged (turned inward), brakes and steering do NOT work. After
towing, place blocks under front and rear wheels to prevent uncontrolled movement.
Figure 4.60: Emergency Towing
1. Before towing the vehicle, disengage the final drives. Refer
to Engaging and Disengaging Final Drives, page 142.
2. Use attachment point (A) to tow if windrower gets stuck, or
when pulling onto a truck or trailer for transport.
3. When towing is complete, place blocks under front and rear
wheels to prevent uncontrolled movement.
4. Engage final drives. Refer to Engaging and Disengaging
Final Drives, page 142.
Engaging and Disengaging Final Drives
Disengage and engage final drives as follows:
WARNING
Park on a flat, level surface, and chock wheels to prevent unexpected rolling when disengaging final drive.
Figure 4.61: Final Drives
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 presses a pin that disengages the gearbox.
3. Reinstall bolts (A) to secure cap (B).
4. Repeat for the other drive wheel.
5. After towing, reverse cap (B) to engage final drives. Be sure
plunger at center of wheel pops out to engage drive.
NOTE:
Engaging the final drives may require rocking the wheels
slightly.
OPERATION
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