MacDon R113, Руководство оператора

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OPERATION
3.15 Transporting the Mower Conditioner
The mower conditioner in normal fi eld mode or in endwise transport mode can be transported on public roads by
towing with a tractor or a truck. Refer to
3.15.2 Transporting with a Tractor, page 66
or
3.15.3 Transporting with a
Truck, page 67
.
Endwise towing requires the optional endwise transport system. Refer to
3.15.6 Endwise Transport System Option,
page 71
for towing the mower conditioner in this mode.
CAUTION
• Be aware of roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic, and bridges.
• Travel at safe speeds to ensure complete machine control and stability at all times. Do NOT exceed 20
mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed for corners and slippery conditions.
• Use tractor lights and mower conditioner flashing amber and red tail-lights when transporting on roads
in order to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the mower conditioner on a road or highway at night or in reduced visibility conditions
such as rain or fog.
• Ensure that hitch on transporting vehicle is capable of handling a 2000 lb. (907 kg) static vertical load.
3.15.1 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport
1. Charge the steering circuit as follows:
a. Connect the two steering cylinder hoses (A) to the
tractor’s hydraulic circuit (refer to
3.8.3 Connecting
Hydraulics, page 49
for more detailed instructions).
b. Steer the mower conditioner completely to the left,
then steer the mower conditioner completely to the
right. Repeat three or four times.
2. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is centered
behind the towing vehicle.
Figure 3.59: Hydraulic Connection
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