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Safety
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Important Safety Information
Keep Riders Off Machinery
• Do not allow anyone to ride on tractor or machine. Riders could be struck by foreign objects
or thrown from the machine.
• Never allow children to operate equipment.
• Keep bystanders away from machine during operation.
Transporting Safety
• It is the responsiblity of the owner/operator to comply with all state and local laws.
• When transporting the machine on a road or highway, use adequate warning symbols,
reflectors, lights and slow moving vehicle sign (purchased separately) as required. Slow
moving tractors and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads.
They are difficult to see, especially at night.
• Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of
the towing vehicle.
• Carry reflectors or flags to mark tractor and implement in case of breakdown on the road.
• Do not transport at speeds over 20 MPH under good conditions. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load
is not equipped with brakes
• Avoid sudden stops or turns because the weight of the machine may cause the operator to
lose control of the tractor. Use a tractor heavier than the machine.
• Use caution when towing behind articulated steering tractors; fast or sharp turns may cause
the machine to shift sideways.
• Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions when transporting. Know
transport height and width of your machine. Refer to transport dimensions under
‘Specifications’, page 39.
Attaching, Detaching and Storage
• Do not stand between the tractor and implement when attaching or detaching implement
unless both are not moving.
• Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system, be sure all connections are tight and that
hydraulic lines and hoses are not damaged.
• Lower machine to ground when not in use so that the shanks are taking the load.
• Block machine so it will not roll when unhitched from the tractor.
• Relieve pressure in hydraulic lines before uncoupling hydraulic hoses from tractor.
Note: On most tractors this can be done by putting the valves in the float position
before the engine is stopped.
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