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Warning – MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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OPERATION

Form # 169053

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Model Year - 2009

6.12.3 Preparing Windrower 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.