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6.4 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport

1. Charge the steering circuit as follows:

a. Connect the two hitch steering cylinder hoses to a

tractor hydraulic circuit.

b. Steer the mower conditioner completely to the left,

then right. Repeat three or four times.

2. Steer the mower conditioner so that it is centered

behind the towing vehicle.

3. Close the steering lock-out valve (A) on the hitch.

Figure 6.11

4. Raise the mower conditioner fully and engage both lift

cylinder lock-out valves (A).

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.

Figure 6.12

5. If steering cylinder is not fully charged, install

temporary transport lock pin as follows. Otherwise,
proceed to storing the jack for transport.

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