Operator`s manual

OPERATION
Form 169000 / 169040 54 Revision C
6.8.2.3 Preparing Mower Conditioner for
Transport
a. Charge the steering circuit as follows:
1. Connect the two APT steering cylinder
hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
2. Steer the header completely to the left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
b. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is
centered behind the towing vehicle.
c. Close the lock-out valve on the APT.
d. Raise the header fully, and engage both header
lift cylinder lock-out valves.
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. Use the temporary transport lock
pin if machine must be towed without a fully
charged steering cylinder.
e. If steering cylinder is not
fully charged, install
temporary transport lock pin as follows:
Otherwise, proceed to step f.
1. Remove pin from storage at aft end of APT.
2. Line up holes in APT and frame, and install
transport lock pin as shown.
3. Secure with lynch pin.
f. Check that jack is properly attached in storage
position on APT.
g. Keep SMV sign, reflectors and lights clean and
visible at rear of mower conditioner.
h. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
i. Refer to Section 6.8.2.1 or 6.8.2.2 for towing
procedures.