1.3 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect two Articulating Power Tongue (APT) steering cylinder hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer header completely to the left, then right. Repeat three or four times.
3. Steer mower conditioner so that it is centered behind the towing vehicle.
4. Close the lock-out valve (A) on the APT.
Figure 1.22: Steering Lock-Out Valve
5. Raise header fully, and engage both header lift cylinder
lock-out valves (A).
Figure 1.23: Lift Cylinder Lock-Out Valve
WARNING
Do NOT tow unless the steering cylinder is fully
charged. If steering cylinder is not fully charged,
loss of control can result in injury or death.
Do not tow unless the transport lock pin is in place.
Figure 1.24: Transport Safety Decals
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