MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 89)

SECTION 7. OPERATION
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7.15 TRANSPORTING HEADER
WARNING
Do NOT drive combine with header
attached on a road or highway at night, or
in conditions which reduce visibility, such
as fog or rain. The width of the header
may not be apparent under these
conditions.
7.15.1 Combine
CAUTION
 Check local laws for width regulations
and lighting or marking requirements
before transporting on roads.
 Follow all recommended procedures in
your Combine Operator's Manual for
transporting, towing etc.
 Disengage header drive clutch when
travelling to and from the field.
 Before driving combine on a roadway,
be sure flashing amber lamps, red tail
lamps and head lamps are clean and
working properly. Pivot amber lamps for
best visibility by approaching traffic.
Always use these lamps on roads to
provide adequate warning to other
vehicles.
 Do NOT use field lamps on roads, they
may confuse other drivers.
 Before driving on a roadway, clean slow
moving vehicle emblem and reflectors.
Adjust rear view mirror and clean
windows.
 Lower the reel fully and raise header
unless transporting in hills. Maintain
adequate visibility and be alert for
roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic
and bridges.
 When travelling downhill, reduce speed
and keep header at a minimum height.
This provides maximum stability if
forward motion is stopped for any
reason. Raise header completely at
bottom of grade to avoid contacting
ground.
 Travel speed should be such that
complete control and machine stability
are maintained at all times.
7.15.2 Towing
The header can be towed behind the combine
or with the Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer
Wheel option, or on an approved header
transporter. Refer to your Combine Operator’s
Manual, or see your MacDon Dealer.
7.15.2.1 Attaching Header To Towing Vehicle
CAUTION
 To avoid bodily injury and/or machine
damage caused by loss of control:
 Weight of towing vehicle must exceed
header weight to ensure adequate
braking performance and control.
 Do NOT tow with any highway capable
vehicle. Use only an agricultural tractor,
agricultural combine, or properly
configured MacDon windrower.
 Ensure that reel is down and fully back
on support arms to increase header
stability in transport. For headers with
hydraulic reel fore-aft, never connect the
fore-aft couplers to each other. This
would complete the circuit, and allow
the reel to creep forward in transport,
resulting in instability.
 Check that all pins are properly secured
in Transport position at wheel supports,
hitch and cutterbar support.
 Check tire condition and pressure prior
to transporting.
 Connect hitch to towing vehicle with a
proper hitch pin with a spring locking
pin or other suitable fastener.
 Attach safety hitch chain to towing
vehicle. Adjust safety chain length to
remove all slack except what is needed
for turns.
 Connect header wiring harness 7-pole
plug to mating receptacle on towing
vehicle. (The 7-pole receptacle is
available from your MacDon Dealer
Parts Department).
 Ensure lights are functioning properly,
and clean the slow moving vehicle
emblem and other reflectors. Use
flashing warning lights unless
prohibited by law.