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Table 2. Speed versus Weight Ratio
Road Speed
Weight or fully equipped or loaded implement(s)
relative to weight of towing machine
Up to 32 km/h (20 mph)
1 to 1, or less
Up to 16 km/h (10 mph)
2 to 1, or less
Do not tow if More than 2 to 1
3.3. Connect the Conveyor to the Towing Vehicle
Follow all safety precautions when transporting the conveyor and use a proper towing vehicle.
1. Place the conveyor in the full down position. The frame should be in the full down position with slight
tension on the lift cable. Refer to Lowering procedure.
2. Place and secure hitch pin and safety chain. The safety chain should be threaded and form a cradle that will
prevent the conveyor from digging into the road surface or upsetting (should a breakaway occur) before
attaching to the towing vehicle.
3. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are stretched, broken, damaged, or deformed.
4. The safety chain should have a load rating at least as high as the conveyor weight, refer to Specifications.
Important
Use a type of hitch pin that will not allow conveyor to separate from towing vehicle.
3. TRANSPORT PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – S-DRIVE FIELD LOADER
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