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Attaching Header to Towing Vehicle
The header can be towed to multiple locations using a towing vehicle. Follow the instructions below to prevent loss of
control leading to bodily injury and/or machine damage.
CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily injury and/or
machine damage:
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Weight of towing vehicle must exceed header weight to ensure adequate control and braking performance.
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Do NOT tow with any highway-capable vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor, agricultural combine, or a properly
configured MacDon windrower.
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Ensure reel is fully lowered and back on support arms to increase header stability during transport. For headers
with hydraulic reel fore-aft, never connect the fore-aft couplers to each other or the circuit will be complete and the
reel could creep forward during transport.
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Check that all pins are properly secured in transport position at wheel supports, cutterbar support, and hitch.
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Check tire condition and pressure prior to transporting.
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Connect hitch to towing vehicle using a proper hitch pin with a spring locking pin or other suitable fastener.
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Attach hitch safety chain to towing vehicle. Adjust safety chain length to provide only enough slack to permit
turning.
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Connect header seven-pole plug wiring harness to mating receptacle on towing vehicle. (The seven-pole receptacle
is available from your MacDon Dealer parts department.)
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Ensure lights are functioning properly and clean the slow moving vehicle sign and other reflectors. Use flashing
warning lights unless prohibited by law.
Precautions for Towing Header
Review this list of cautions before attaching and towing a header behind a combine or an agricultural tractor.
CAUTION
Adhere to the following slow speed transport instructions to prevent loss of control leading to bodily injury and/or
machine damage:
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Do NOT exceed 32 km/h (20 mph).
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Reduce transport speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph) for slippery or rough conditions.
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Turn corners at only very low speeds (8 km/h [5 mph] or less) as header stability is reduced while cornering. Do
NOT accelerate when making or coming out of a turn.
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Obey all highway traffic regulations in your area when transporting on public roads. Use flashing amber lights
unless prohibited by law.
