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An implement for a combine, having an integral transport system with a pair of ground engaging wheels that are moved between transport positions used in transporting the implement and stowed positions on the implement during use of the implement. The wheels may be used as gauge wheels during use to

An implement for a combine, having an integral transport system with a pair of ground engaging wheels that are moved between transport positions used in transporting the implement and stowed positions on the implement during use of the implement. The wheels may be used as gauge wheels during use to support the ends of the implement. A trailer tongue is retractable and stowed onboard the implement during use, as is a tongue jack. Lights are provided at the end of the implement for visibility during transport. The lights are stowed beneath a cover on the end of the implement to protect the lights from damage during use. All components of the transport system are carried on the implement during use to ensure that they are with the implement when needed to transport the implement. All components are mounted with pins, enabling the implement to be converted between transport and use configurations without the use of hand tools.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a main frame forming a structure having an upright rear portion forming a rear side of the header and a bottom portion extending forward from a lower end of the upright rear portion and terminating in a front edge of the header, the main frame extending longitudinally betwe

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a main frame forming a structure having an upright rear portion forming a rear side of the header and a bottom portion extending forward from a lower end of the upright rear portion and terminating in a front edge of the header, the main frame extending longitudinally between opposite ends of the header transverse to an operating direction of travel of of the header in which the front edge of the header leads;front and rear ground engaging wheels, each wheel being removably mounted to the header in a transport position in which the wheels are aligned with the longitudinal length of the header for lengthwise towing of the header transverse to the operating direction of travel of the header, each wheel being rotatable upon a spindle and the front wheel being positioned along the front edge of the header and the rear wheel being positioned along the rear side of the header;a front transport wheel spindle receiver for removably mounting the front wheel in the transport position along the front edge of the header and a rear transport wheel spindle receiver for removably mounting the rear wheel in the transport position on the rear side of the header;the front transport wheel spindle receiver being mounted to a distal end of a swing arm that is rotatably coupled to the main frame for movement between a first transport position and a second stowed position, in the transport position, the swing arm locates the spindle receiver along the front edge of the header for mounting of the front wheel thereto; anda brace coupled to the distal end of the swing arm to hold the swing arm in both the first transport position and the second stowed position, the brace being removably coupled to the frame at a first transport location to hold the swing arm in its first transport position and the brace being removably coupled to the frame at a second stowed location to hold the swing arm in its second stowed position whereby the brace and swing arm can be selectively moved between transport and stowed positions.