MacDon 5010 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 39)

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TRANSPORT LATCH ROD & LOCK
C
A
B
OPERATION
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Before leaving the tractor
seat for any reason:
1. Park on level ground if possible.
2. Lower the windrower fully.
3. Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. Disengage PTO.
5. Engage the park brake.
6. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
7. Wait for all movement to stop.
8. Lock tractor anti-vandalism covers and
closures when leaving the machine
unattended.
TRANSPORTING THE WINDROWER: TOWING
WARNING: To avoid injury or death from loss of control, engage transport lock pin before
transporting machine. Use correct transport procedure as detailed:
1. The hitch steering cylinder and hoses must
be full of oil before towing the windrower. If
not previously done, fill steering circuit as
follows:
• Connect the two hitch steering cylinder
hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit.
• Steer the header completely to the left, then
right. Repeat three or four times.
2. Place transport latch rod in transport
position (A) and engage rod retainer (C).
3. Slowly shift hitch into transport position so
the machine is centered directly behind the
tractor. See "Steering" in this section. Hitch
will lock when it reaches center position.
Oscillate the header left and right a small
amount to ensure transport lock pin (B) is
properly engaged in the plate on carrier
frame.
WARNING: The transport lock pin
locks the machine to tow directly
behind the tractor and prevents
inadvertent movement to either
side due to accidental operation of
the remote hydraulic control levers
or to a malfunctioning hydraulic
system.
4. Raise the windrower fully and engage lift
cylinder stop. See "Lift Cylinder Stop".
5. Do not tow with a vehicle weighing less
than 5000 lbs. (2300 kg).
6. Be sure hitch chain is properly attached to
towing vehicle. Provide only enough slack
in chain to permit turning. See "Attaching
Windrower to Tractor" in this section.
7. Be sure jack is properly attached in storage
position on windrower hitch.
8. Check local laws for width regulations and
lighting or marking requirements before
transporting on roads.
9. Keep Slow Moving Vehicle emblem,
reflectors and lights clean and visible at
rear of windrower.
10. Be aware of roadside obstructions,
oncoming traffic and bridges.
11. Travel speed should be such that complete
control and machine stability are
maintained at all times. Do not exceed 20
mph (30 km/h). Reduce speed for corners
and slippery conditions.
12. When transporting on roads, use tractor
lights and windrower flashing amber and
red taillights to provide adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles.
13. Do not transport the windrower on a road or
highway at night, or in conditions, which
reduce visibility, such as fog or rain.