MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 45)

OPERATION
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Revision C
6.11.4 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 hitch.
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
hitch.
2. Line up holes in APT hitch 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 hitch.
g. Ensure tires are properly inflated.
h. Keep SMV sign, reflectors, and lights clean and
visible at rear of mower conditioner.