OPERATOR’S STATION
Form # 169304
58
Model Year - 2009
6.3.8
Transporting
CAUTION
Check local laws for width regulations and
lighting and marking requirements before
transporting on roads.
Operate both steering wheel and ground
speed lever slowly for familiarization.
Remember that steering is more sensitive
when speed-range control is in Road Speed
Position. Avoid the common tendency of
new operators to over-steer.
WARNING
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Do not drive windrower on a road or
highway at night, or in conditions which
reduce visibility, such as fog or rain. The
width of the windrower may not be
apparent under these conditions.
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Avoid driving the tractor with header
removed. Removing header decreases
the weight on drive wheels, reducing
steering control. If necessary to drive
tractor with header removed, use
transmission low speed range, do not
exceed half maximum engine speed and
avoid loose gravel and slopes.
Harvest Header with Transport Option
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This windrower tractor is not intended as
a towing vehicle for the Harvest Header
Transport configuration. If necessary to
use the tractor in this manner, add a
minimum 2000 lb. (910 kg) counterweight
on the lift linkage.
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To avoid possible loss of control, set
ground speed lever to not more than half
maximum forward speed before
changing speed-range switch position.
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Do not use field lamps on roads, other
drivers may be confused by them.
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Transport windrower with header fully
raised and reel fully lowered. Maintain
adequate visibility and be aware of
roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic
and bridges.
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When travelling down hill, reduce speed
and keep header at a minimum height.
This provides maximum stability if
forward motion is stopped for any
reason. Raise header completely at
bottom of grade to avoid contacting
ground.
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Travel speed should be such that
complete control and machine stability
are maintained at all times.
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Stop, look and listen before entering a
roadway. Stay on correct side of the road
and pull over if possible to let faster
traffic pass. Slow down and signal as you
turn off.
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To avoid serious injury or death from
loss of control:
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Do not make abrupt changes in
steering direction.
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Anticipate turns and steep slopes by
slowing down well in advance.
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Do not rapidly accelerate or
decelerate while turning.
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When travelling on steep slopes:
i) Move ground speed lever closer to
neutral to reduce speed.
ii) Lower header.
iii) Move GROUND SPEED RANGE
switch to low range.
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With header removed, steering control is
reduced if weight is not added to drive
wheels. If you must drive the tractor
without header or MacDon weight
system;
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Operate in low speed range.
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Do not exceed 1500 rpm engine
speed.
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Avoid loose gravel and slopes.
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Do not tow a header.
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Ensure HEADER DRIVE switch is
pushed to off position.
a. Before driving windrower on a roadway:
1. Clean flashing amber lamps, red tail lamp
and head lamps and check that they work
properly.
2. Clean all reflective surfaces and slow
moving vehicle emblems.
3. Adjust rear view mirrors and clean windows.
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