12. Start engine and raise weight box until tow bar is level.
Transport the header. Refer to
Figure 4.57: Towing a Header
Towing the Windrower (Emergency)
Towing the windrower is
NOT
recommended. If the windrower gets stuck, or must be towed onto a truck or
trailer, follow these steps:
IMPORTANT:
•
NEVER
attempt to start the windrower by towing it.
Serious damage to the
fi
nal drives may occur.
• Failure to disengage
fi
nal drives before towing will
result in serious transmission damage.
• Only tow the windrower for a short distance, on level
ground, and at slow speed.
DANGER
Uncontrolled heavy equipment.
With
fi
nal drives
disengaged (turned inward), brakes and steering do
NOT work. After towing, place blocks under front
and rear wheels to prevent uncontrolled movement.
1. Before towing the vehicle, disengage the
fi
nal drives.
Refer to
Disengaging Final Drives, page 142
.
2. Use attachment point (A) to tow if windrower gets stuck,
or when pulling onto a truck or trailer for transport.
3. When towing is complete, place blocks under front and
rear wheels to prevent uncontrolled movement.
4. Engage
fi
nal drives. Refer to
.
Figure 4.58: Emergency Towing
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