flexicoil 6000 - Transporting; Important Information about Transporting; Transporting the Drill

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
page 2-10
WARNING!
TRANSPORTING
Transporting the towed equipment with an
underweight towing vehicle could cause a loss of
control during transport or braking, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Transporting the towed equipment at speeds
greater than 32 km/hr (20 mph) could result in a
loss of control and serious injury or death.
Be sure depth control safety lock and floating
hitch safety locks are engaged before
transporting. To prevent accidental disconnection,
use a safety chain between tow vehicle and air
drill hitch when transporting on public roads.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSPORTING
1. As a general rule, the weight of the towed equipment
should be less than or equal to the weight of the
towing vehicle.
2. Under no circumstances should the weight of the
towed equipment be more than 1.5 times the weight of
the towing vehicle.
3. A tow between air cart does not give a lot of stability
to the drill during transport. Be especially careful
when your tow between air cart is empty.
4. Some guidelines to follow when transporting:
- The towing vehicle MUST
be able to control the
moving mass.
- The towing vehicle MUST
be able to brake (stop)
when required.
- AVOID
sudden stops.
- Enter turns at a SLOW SPEED
.
- DO NOT
brake or decelerate during cornering.
- AVOID
sharp turns to reduce side loading on the
rear wheels of the drill.
- AVOID
steep slopes.
- DO NOT
cut through ditches or ravines.
TRANSPORTING THE DRILL
1. Behind a Towing Vehicle Other Than a Tractor
- Never transport with an air cart connected to the drill.
- Determine if the towing vehicle is heavy enough to
transport the towed equipment.
- The towing vehicle must have a clevis hitch.
- Secure the hitch with a 7/8" diameter or greater draw
pin with a safety catch.
- A safety chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of the drill must be used.
- Be sure a slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign is properly
installed and is clearly visible at the rear of the drill.
- Use the drill safety lights unless it is prohibited by
law.
- Observe local restrictions.
2. Behind a Tractor
- Secure hitching.
- Lock the tractor drawbar in its centered position.
- Determine if the tractor is heavy enough to transport
the towed equipment.
- Be sure a slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign is properly
installed and is clearly visible at the rear of the towed
equipment.
- Use the transport lights on the rear piece of towed
equipment unless it is prohibited by law.
- Observe local restrictions.