When going downhill, leave the transmission in a mid-range or low gear. Don't take the chance of losing control by shifting to neutral or leaving the machine in a high gear. This is especially important if left turns have to be made. Collisions can occur when machinery starting a left turn is hit by a car passing from behind. Since most wagons don't have turn signals, consider using an escort vehicle to help alert other drivers.
Collisions occur when machinery starting a left turn is hit by a car passing from behind.
Harvester Stability Harvester stability is very dependent upon the header and grain tank. Heavy headers can tip the combine to the front. Keep the header as close to the ground as possible when traveling on or off the road. Raising the center of gravity makes the machine easier to tip. Avoid traveling at highway speeds with a full grain tank and reduce your travel speed for all turns, on or off the road.