MacDon R113 - Transporting the Mower Conditioner; Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport

OPERATION
3.14 Transporting the Mower Conditioner
You can tow the mower conditioner on public roads in either normal field m ode or Road Friendly Transport
™
mode.
• To prepare a mower conditioner for towing with a tractor or a truck without using the Road Friendly Transport
™
option, refer to 3.14.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport, page 66.
• To prepare a mower conditioner for endwise towing with the Road Friendly Transport
™
option, refer to Converting
from Field to Transport Mode, page 73.
CAUTION
• Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing amber
lights unless prohibited by law
• Be aware of roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic, and bridges.
• Travel at safe speeds to ensure complete machine control and stability at all times. Do NOT exceed
20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed for corners and slippery conditions.
• Use tractor lights a nd mower conditioner flashing amber and red taillights when transporting on roads
in order to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the mower conditioner on a road or highway at night or in reduced visibility conditions
such as rain or fog.
• Ensure that hitch on transporting vehicle is capable of handling a 2000 lb. (907 kg) static vertical load.
3.14.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
Follow these instructions to prepare the mower conditioner for transport without deploying the optional Road
Friendly Transport
™
system.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator ’s seat for any reason.
WARNING
Do NOT tow unless the hitch swing cylinder is fully charged. If hitch swing cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control, injury, or death could result.
1. Connect the mower conditioner hitch to the tractor.
Refer to 3.7 Attaching Mower Conditioner to the
Tractor, page 43.
2. Move jack (A) to s torage position on side of hitch, and
secure with pin (B).
NOTE:
If unit is equipped with a two-point hitch, rotate
the hitch stand to the storage position.
Figure 3.64: Jack in Storage Position
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