MacDon M155 - Towing the Windrower (Emergency)

OPERATION
Disconnect the center-link as follows:
13. To unlock the center-link, pull up on latch (A) and
position latch into notch (B) on top of hook.
14. Lift center-link off header pin.
NOTE:
If center-link self-alignment kit is installed, start
engine and raise center-link with the REEL UP
switch on the ground speed lever (GSL).
15. Slowly back windrower away from header, shut engine
OFF, and remove key from ignition.
Figure 4.69: Hydraulic Link
16. If using a mechanical link, disconnect the center-link as
follows:
a. Loosen nut (A) and rotate barrel (B) to relieve load
on lin k.
b. Remove cotte r pin (D) on pin (C), and remove
pin to disconnect from windrower. Reinstall pin
in header.
Figure 4
.70: Mechanical Link
Towing
the Windrower (Emergency)
In emergency situations, for example, towing out of a field or into a shop, windrower may be towed without a
trailer, prov iding the following precautions are followed:
WARNING
A proper towing apparatus is critical to safe towing.
Use the following gu idelines:
• Do NOT attach directly from h it ch to walking beam.
Slope of tow-bar w ill 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 cab-forward 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.
Figure 4.71: Improper Towing Procedure
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