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3.15
Transporting Header
There are two ways to transport the header: attached to the front of the windrower, and towed behind a combine,
windrower, or agricultural tractor.
The towing option is only available for headers with the Slow Speed Transport option installed. For more information, refer
to
6.3.4 Stabilizer Wheels and Transport Package, page 250
3.15.1
Transporting Header on Windrower
Take the following precautions when transporting the header on a windrower.
WARNING
Do NOT drive the windrower with the header attached on a road or highway at night, or in conditions which reduce
visibility, such as fog or rain. The width of the header may not be apparent under these conditions.
CAUTION
•
Check local laws for width regulations and lighting or marking requirements before transporting on roads.
•
Follow all recommended procedures in your windrower operator
’
s manual for transporting, towing, etc.
•
Disengage header drive clutch when travelling to and from the field.
•
Before driving windrower on a roadway, be sure flashing amber lamps, red tail lamps, and head lamps are clean and
working properly. Pivot amber lamps for best visibility by approaching traffic. Always use lamps when travelling on
roads to provide adequate warning to other vehicles.
•
Do NOT use field lamps on roads
—
they may confuse other drivers.
•
Before driving on a roadway, clean slow moving vehicle signs and reflectors, adjust rear view mirrors, and clean
windows.
•
Lower the reel fully and raise the header unless transporting in hills.
•
Maintain adequate visibility and be alert for roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic, and bridges.
•
When travelling downhill, reduce speed and keep the header at a minimum height to provide maximum stability if
forward momentum is stopped for any reason. Raise the header completely at the bottom of the grade to avoid
contacting the ground.
•
Travel at safe speeds to ensure complete machine control and stability at all times.
3.15.2
Towing
Headers with the Transport/Stabilizer Wheel option can be towed behind a properly configured MacDon windrower or an
agricultural tractor. For instructions, refer to the windrower operator
’
s manual.
