3.12 - Transportation
CAUTION: Make sure PTO is disengaged and tedder tines have stopped turning
before transporting tedder. Do not tow tractor and tedder behind other vehicles.
Use a properly equipped trailer with heavy tie-downs for towing operations.
CAUTION: A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally
separate from the tractor drawbar. A runaway machine could cause severe injury
or death. Leave only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use
safety chain for towing.
Before transporting:
1. Always select a safe ground speed that is appropriate for the terrain.
2. Beware of traffic on public roads. Install a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign when
traveling on roads or streets. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
3. Reduce ground speed when turning and take care that the implement does not strike
obstacles such as trees, fences or buildings.
4. Always disengage PTO before raising the implement to transport position.
5. When raising the implement be sure the PTO driveline does not hit either the tedder
or the tractor.
6. During transport the tedder should not be lifted over 14”-16” from the ground.
7. On pull type tedders DRP-480, raise the tines before transporting unit. This is done
by turning the handle positioned on top of the gearbox (see fig. 4) clockwise until
there is plenty of clearance between the tines and the ground. Install a safety chain
(not supplied with unit) between tractor and implement before pulling the tedder
down the road. A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it
accidentally separate from the tractor drawbar. Leave only enough slack in chain to
permit turning.
8. On pull type tedders DRP-480, always keep the machine with its weight towards the
drawbar to prevent the unit from tilting backwards.
9. On three point tedders DR0-480, block the inner wheels from pivoting using the lever
on the wheel shaft (see #1, fig. 16).
IMPORTANT: Do not engage PTO while tedder is in the transport position. Severe
damage to the tines, transmission and driveline will occur.
OPERATION 24 BEFCO
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OTARY TEDDERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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