SECTION 6 OPERATION
Form 169000 / 169040
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Revision D
6.8.2.3
Preparing Mower Conditioner for
Transport
a. Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect two APT steering cylinder hoses to
a tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer header completely to the left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
b. Steer mower conditioner so that it is centered
behind the towing vehicle.
c. Close lock-out valve on the APT.
d. Raise header fully, and engage both header lift
cylinder lock-out valves.
WARNING
Do not tow unless the steering cylinder is
fully charged. If steering cylinder is not fully
charged, loss of control can result in injury
or death. Use the temporary transport lock
pin if machine must be towed without a fully
charged steering cylinder.
e. If steering cylinder is not fully charged, install
temporary transport lock pin as follows:
Otherwise, proceed to step f. below.
1. Remove pin from storage at aft end of APT.
2. Line-up holes in APT and frame, and install
transport lock pin as shown.
3. Secure with lynch pin.
f. Check that jack is properly attached in storage
position on APT.
g. Keep SMV sign, reflectors and lights clean and
visible at rear of mower conditioner.
h. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
i.
Refer to either Section 6.8.2.1 Transporting With
A Tractor or 6.8.2.2 Transporting With A Truck
for towing procedures.
