RTG SERIES TILLER 05/16 Operation Section 4-24
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OPERATION
OPERATION
Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the
equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating
this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it han-
dles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and
brakes are in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the proper transport speeds
for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes
smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and Implement. As
you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases. Determine the
maximum transport speed not to exceed 20 mph (30 kph) for transporting this equip-
ment.
Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only
after you determine that the equipment can be operated at a higher speed. Use extreme
care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement
from turning over. Determine the maximum turning speed for you and this equipment
before operating on roads or uneven ground.
Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds which allow you to properly
control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty
brakes or worn tires. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the brak-
ing distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When operating in
traffic always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware
of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
(SG 19)
Before transporting the tractor and implement, idle
the tractor engine, disengage the PTO and wait
for all implement moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop. Once all implement parts are com-
pletely stopped, raise the implement to transport
height.
NOTE: When raising the implement, maintain 1”
clearance between the driveline and implement
deck. If additional implement deck height is
needed for transport, disconnect the driveline from
the tractor and secure its end to the implement
deck. The implement can then be raised to the
maximum lift height.
OPS T 0011
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