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SAFETY
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Revision E
15. MD #166463
Collision hazard in transport
WARNING

Collision between windrower and other
vehicles may result in injury or death.
When driving windrower on public
roadways:
i. Obey all highway traffic regulations in
your area. Use pilot vehicles front and
rear of windrower if required by law.
ii. Use slow moving vehicle emblem and
flashing warning lights unless
prohibited by law.
iii. If width of attached header impedes
other vehicle traffic, remove header
and install MacDon approved weight
box. Refer to Operator’s manual for
safe procedure to tow header.
16. MD #166465
Loss of control hazard
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death from loss
of control:
i. Do not make abrupt changes in
steering direction.
ii. Anticipate turns by slowing down well
in advance.
iii. Do not rapidly accelerate or
decelerate while turning.
iv. Limit speed to maximum 20 mph
(32 km/h) when towing a header. To
ensure steering control refer to
Operator’s manual for adding weight
to drive wheels.
v. When traveling on steep slopes:
1) Reduce speed and lower header.
2) Move ground speed lever to slow
end of range.
3) Shift high-low speed control to
low range.
vi. 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:
1) Operate in low speed range.
2) Avoid
slopes.
3) Do not tow a header. IF
CONTROL OF MACHINE IS
LOST, IMMEDIATELY PULL
GROUND SPEED LEVER TO
NEUTRAL.
17. MD #174436
Hydraulic oil pressure hazard.
CAUTION
Do not go near leaks.

High pressure oil easily punctures skin
causing serious injury, gangrene or death.

If injured, seek emergency medical help.
Immediate surgery is required to remove oil.

Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks.