MacDon M100 Selt Propelled Windrower

User Manual - Page 69

For M100.

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WINDROWER OPERATION
169304 67 Rev. C
6.3.8.3 Towing the Windrower
In emergency situations, for example, towing out
of a field or into a shop, windrower may be
towed without a trailer, providing the following
precautions are followed:
WARNING
A proper towing apparatus is critical to safe
towing. Use the following guidelines:
Do not attach directly from hitch to
walking beam. Slope of tow bar will not
provide proper transfer of braking force
to windrower, causing loss of control.
For proper steering, towing apparatus
should be attached to both left and right
hand frame members and should attach
to tow bar at same height as towing
vehicle hitch.
Towing apparatus should be removed for
field operation, to avoid interference with
windrow.
WARNING
With final drives disengaged, the windrower
may roll on a sloped surface. Before
disengaging final drives, attach windrower to
towing vehicle. After towing, engage drives
and ensure GSL is in N-DETENT before
detaching from towing vehicle.
IMPORTANT
Failure to disengage final drives before
towing will result in serious transmission
damage.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed 16 mph (26 km/h) when
towing windrower. Do not use this towing
method for normal transporting of
windrower. Even with final drives
disengaged, rolling speeds of more than
16 mph (26 km/h) will cause final drive
gears to run at excessive speeds, possibly
destroying the unit.
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