MacDon M1240 - Viewing Engine Cooling Data

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WARNING
Do NOT drive the windrower on a road or highway at night or in conditions that reduce visibility, such as fog or rain.
The width of the windrower may not be apparent under these conditions.
CAUTION
Familiarize yourself with the width regulations and lighting and marking requirements in your region before attempting
to drive the windrower on a public road.
Before driving the windrower on a roadway:
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Figure 4.47: Header Engage Switch
1. Ensure header engage switch (A) is off (down position).
2. Clean the flashing amber lights, red tail lights, and head
lights, and ensure they are working properly.
3. Clean all reflective surfaces and slow moving vehicle signs.
4. Adjust the interior rear view mirror and clean the windows.
5. Ensure the header (if attached) is fully raised and the
header lift safety props are engaged.
6. If the width of the attached header impedes other vehicle
traffic, remove the header and install a MacDon-approved
weight box. For instructions, refer to Preparing Windrower
to Tow a Header, page 143.
7. If towing a header, refer to Towing Header with Windrower, page 142.
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C
D
Figure 4.48: Light Switches
8. Press switch (A) for road lights. Always use these lights
when driving windrower on roads.
9. Press switch (B) for high/low beams as required when other
vehicles are approaching.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use field lights on the road; other drivers may be
confused by them.
10. Press switch (C) to activate the beacons.
11. Press switch (D) to activate the hazard lights.
OPERATION