MacDon 974 FlexDraper - Manual (Page 36)

Form # 147083 Issue 01/07 34
OPERATION
TRANSPORTING THE HEADER ON COMBINE
WARNING: Do not drive combine with header attached on a road or highway at night, or in
conditions which reduce visibility, such as fog or rain. The width of the header may not be
apparent under these conditions.
CAUTION:
1. Check local laws for width regulations and lighting or marking requirements before transporting
on roads.
2. Follow all recommended procedures in your Combine Operator's Manual for transporting, towing
etc.
3. Disengage header drive clutch when travelling to and from the field.
4. Before driving combine on a roadway, be sure flashing amber lamps, red tail lamps and head
lamps are clean and working properly. Pivot amber lamps for best visibility by approaching traffic.
Always use these lamps on roads to provide adequate warning to other vehicles.
5. Do not use field lamps on roads, they may confuse other drivers.
6. Before driving on a roadway, clean slow moving vehicle emblem and reflectors. Adjust rear view
mirror and clean windows.
7. Lower the reel fully and raise header unless transporting in hills. (See point #8.) Maintain adequate
visibility and be alert for roadside obstructions, oncoming traffic and bridges.
8. When travelling down hill, reduce speed and keep header at a minimum height. This provides
maximum stability if forward motion is stopped for any reason. Raise header completely at bottom
of grade to avoid contacting ground.
9. Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability are maintained at all
times.
10. Engage adapter spring float lockout and wing float lockout pins (974 Headers) to reduce bouncing.
NOTE: If transporting the header in field position on a flat bed trailer, take care when positioning
tie down straps to avoid damage to safety decals and reflectors on main tube.