LOFTNESS 180DW, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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24 30' Draper Windrower Shredder OM
Preliminary Draft 08.05.13
Operation to Transport Configuration
Procedure (Cont'd)
Using the winch, bring the operation hitch (5) to its
upright position, making sure winch is set in the ratchet
position. Make sure hitch is secure and cannot move
during transport.
DANGEr: Failure to raise the hitch with
winch in the ratchet position could cause the
tongue of the hitch to fall forward suddenly,
which may result in serious injury to those
nearby.
CAuTION: Before this next step, make sure winch
on transport hitch is in the lock/ratchet
position.
Disconnect end of
transport hitch
link (6) and secure
in storage position using pin and linchpin clip as shown.
Keep hitch tilted beyond upright, towards the draper
windrower.
Lower the
transport hitch
into position, making sure
winch is set in the ratchet position.
DANGEr: Failure to lower the hitch with
winch in the ratchet position will cause the
tongue of the hitch to drop suddenly, which
could result in serious injury to those near by.
Remount tractor and move into position to connect to the
transport hitch
.
Dismount tractor and install hitch pin and
secure with
safety locking pin.
Attach safety chain.
WArNING: Failure to install a safety
locking pin could result in loss of hitch pin,
causing the draper windrower to become
disconnected from the tractor during
transport, which could cause serious injury,
or death, to those near by.
Once connected, add some slack to the hitch cable to
allow for sharp turns.
CAuTION: A taut cable could result in
damage to the winch and winch bracket
when turning.
Remove retaining clips and pull up locking pin (7) in all
four rear operation wheel assemblies .
Reinsert retaining clips (8) in location shown to prevent
pins from dropping into locking position.
Operating Instructions
5
6
7
8
Keep center
of gravity of
hitch beyond
upright,
towards the
draper.