Owner manual

Form # 147459 Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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OPERATION
Transporting the Windrower
TOWING THE WINDROWER ON A TRAILER
For transporting the windrower other than under its
own power, a side mount trailer (A) carrying all
four windrower wheels is recommended.
Also acceptable are side mount trailers (B) where
the windrower tail wheels remain on the ground.
For this type, tighten caster set screws, step 7,
below.
For narrower headers, front or rear mount trailers
may be used, providing local laws regarding width
regulations are adhered to.
WARNING: When towing the
windrower on a trailer:
1. Keep header fully raised and reel fully
lowered.
2. Chain windrower securely to trailer. Run
chains through triangular brackets (C) at
rear of tractor frame legs and through
anchor (D) at rear of frame. Be sure
windrower weight is centered on trailer for
stable load. Block drive wheels to prevent
movement.
3. Transport width is approximately 20 ft. (6.1
m). Check local laws for width regulations
and lighting or marking requirements.
4. Remember that when towing windrower
sideways or backwards, slow moving
vehicle emblem, reflectors and warning
lights are not easily visible. It is your
responsibility to adequately mark the load
when transporting in this fashion.
5. Set light switch to FLASHER position to
activate amber lamps.
6. Do not tow the windrower on a roadway at
night, or in conditions which reduce
visibility, such as fog or rain. The width of
the load makes it unsafe to transport under
these conditions.
7. If towing at speeds over 16 mph (26 km/h),
on a type (B) trailer:
a. Align caster wheels with trailer wheels.
b. Tighten caster setscrews (E) to 20 ft. lbs.
(27 N.m) to prevent erratic movement of the
casters. Failure to do this will result in
caster damage and could cause loss of
control.
c. Loosen setscrews after transport.
SIDE MOUNT TRAILER - TYPE (A)
SIDE MOUNT TRAILER - TYPE (B)
C
D
CHAIN WINDROWER TO TRAILER
CASTER SETSCREWS
E