User Manual

SECTION 6 OPERATION
169000 53 Revision F
6.8 TRANSPORTING MOWER
CONDITIONER
6.8.1 Self-Propelled
Refer to your self-propelled windrower
operator’s manual for transporting headers when
attached to the Windrower.
6.8.1.1 Amber Lights
The two hazard light fixtures are fitted with
reversible amber and red reflector assemblies to
accommodate cab-forward and engine-forward
operation (M150, M155, M200, and M205).
The amber reflectors must always face the
direction of travel, and are changed as follows:
a. Lower header to the ground, shut off engine,
and remove key.
b. Remove bolts (A) from deflector assembly (B),
and remove assembly from light fixture. Retrieve
spacers (nuts).
c. Flip deflector assembly (B), and reinstall
ensuring amber side is facing direction of travel.
d. Secure with bolts (A), spacers, and nuts.
e. Repeat above steps for other light.
6.8.2 Pull-Type: Towing
The A Series Pull-Type Mower Conditioners can
be transported on public roads by towing with a
tractor or a truck. Proceed to Section
6.8.2.1 Transporting With A Tractor, or
6.8.2.2 Transporting With A Truck.
CAUTION
• Be aware of roadside obstructions,
oncoming traffic and bridges.
• Travel speed should be such that
complete control and machine stability
are maintained at all times. Do not
exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed
for corners and slippery conditions.
• When transporting on roads, use tractor
lights and mower conditioner flashing
amber and red tail lights to provide
adequate warning to Operators of
other vehicles.
• Do NOT transport the mower conditioner
on a road or highway at night, or in
conditions, which reduce visibility, such
as fog or rain.
6.8.2.1 Transporting With a Tractor
If the mower conditioner is in Transport mode,
proceed as follows. Otherwise, see Section
6.8.2.3 Preparing Mower Conditioner
for Transport.
a. Hook-up mower conditioner to tractor. See
Section 6.4 MOWER CONDITIONER/
TRACTOR HOOK-UP: PULL-TYPE for details
on attaching the mower conditioner to
the tractor.
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