MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
9. Remove pins (A) securing lift linkages to weight box,
and retain pins for attaching header to windrower.
10. Start engine, lower weight box onto blocks, and
back away.
11. Attach header to windrower. Refer to
4.5.1 Attaching a
D-Series Header, page 131
.
12. Convert header to fi eld position. Refer to header
operator’s manual for procedure.
Figure 4.54: Weight Box
13. Start engine, and lower header to ground. Continue to
retract lift cylinders so that member (A) lifts off link (B).
14. Remove temporary lift pins (C) from lift arms, and
install pins into storage holes in weight box.
15. Before operating the machine, double check that
all pins are secure, and that all safety equipment is
installed and fully functional.
16. Proceed to operate the header.
Figure 4.55: Lift Arms
Towing the Windrower (Emergency)
In emergency situations, for example, towing out of a fi eld or into a shop, windrower may be towed without a
trailer, providing the following precautions are followed:
WARNING
A proper towing apparatus is critical to safe towing.
Use the following guidelines:
•
Do NOT attach directly from hitch to walking beam.
Slope of tow-bar will not provide proper transfer of
braking force to windrower, causing loss of control.
•
For proper steering, towing apparatus should
be attached to BOTH left and right hand frame
members, and should attach to tow-bar at same
height as towing vehicle hitch.
•
Towing apparatus should be removed for field
operation, to avoid interference with windrow.
Figure 4.56: Improper Towing Procedure
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