MacDon M100 SP Operators Manual - Manual (Page 62)

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6.3.8.2 Towing D-Series Header with
Windrower
The M100 windrower can be used to tow a
MacDon Harvest Header with the Slow Speed
Transport option installed, provided the
Transport Drawbar and the Weight Box options
are installed on the windrower. See your
MacDon dealer for further information if these
options are not installed on your M100
windrower.
WARNING
Harvest Header with Transport Option
The windrower without the header must not
be used to tow headers due to reduced
traction and possible loss of control unless
the Weight Box option is installed on the
windrower.
CAUTION
• To tow a header for transporting with an
M100 Self Propelled Windrower, the
header must be equipped with the
appropriate equipment to comply with all
local regulations.
• Before each towing trip, a pre-trip
inspection must all be conducted to
verify that all signal lighting and safety
equipment is installed and functioning
properly.
• Do not connect any towed implement
except for:
o
30-35’ D-Series headers equipped
with slow-speed transport
package or
o
Header transport trailers for 20-
25’ D-Series headers.
• Tongue weight must not exceed 500 lbs.
• Do not exceed the specified Combined
Gross Vehicle Weight (CGVW).
• To prevent machine damage and/or loss
of control, it is essential that the machine
be equipped such that weights are within
the following limits:
LB KG
MAX GVW (includes
mounted implements)
17.750 8,050
MAX CGVW (includes towed
and mounted implements).
20,200 9,160
WEIGHT “A” ON
BOTH DRIVE
WHEELS MAX 16,300 7,390
MIN 9,150 4,150
MAX WEIGHT “B” ON
BOTH CASTER TIRES
3,550 1,610
A B