WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
Form # 169017 72 Issue – June 2008
6.3.8.4 Towing The Windrower Tractor
In emergency situations, for example, towing out
of a field or into a shop, windrower tractor may
be towed without a trailer, providing the following
precautions are followed:
WARNING
A proper towing apparatus is critical to safe
towing. Use the following guidelines:
• Do not attach directly from hitch to
walking beam. Slope of tow bar will not
provide proper transfer of braking force
to windrower, causing loss of control.
• For proper steering, towing apparatus
should be attached to both left and right
hand frame members and should attach
to tow bar at same height as towing
vehicle hitch.
• Towing apparatus should be removed for
field operation, to avoid interference with
windrow.
WARNING
With final drives disengaged, the windrower
may roll on a sloped surface. Before
disengaging final drives, attach windrower
tractor to towing vehicle. After towing,
engage drives and ensure GSL is in N-
DETENT before detaching from towing
vehicle.
IMPORTANT
Failure to disengage final drives before
towing will result in serious transmission
damage.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed 16 mph (26 km/h) when
towing windrower tractor. Do not use this
towing method for normal transporting of
windrower tractor. Even with final drives
disengaged, rolling speeds of more than
16 mph (26 km/h) will cause final drive
gears to run at excessive speeds, possibly
destroying the unit.
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