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★Tow Loads Safely
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed loads，and on slopes．Towed loads with or without
brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are
towed too fast can cause loss of control．Consider the
total weight of the equipment and its load．
Observe these recommended maximum road speeds，or
local speed limits which may be lower：
·If towed equipment does not have brakes，do not travel
more than 20 km／h(12.5 mph．) and do not tow loads more
than 1.5 times the tractor weight．
·If towed equipment has brakes，do not travel more than
30 km／h(25 mph)and do not tow loads more than 3
times the tractor weight．
Ensure the load does not exceed the recommended
weight ratio．Add ballast to recommended maximum for
tractor，lighten the load，or get a heavier towing unit．The
tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with adequate
braking power for the towed load．Use additional caution
when towing loads under adverse surface conditions，
when turning，and on inclines．
★Keep ROPS Installed Properly
Make certain all parts are reinstalled correctly if the
roll-over protective structure(ROPS)is loosened or
removed for any reason．Tighten mounting bolts to proper
torque．
The protection offered by ROPS will be impaired if ROPS
is subjected to structural damage，is involved in an
overturn incident，or is in any way altered by welding，
bending，drilling，or cutting．A damaged ROPS should be
replaced，not reused．
★Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedure before doing work．Keep
area clean and dry．
Never lubricate，service，or adjust machine while it is
moving．Keep hands，feet，and clothing from
power-driven parts．Disengage all power and operate
controls to relieve pressure．Lower equipment to the
ground．Stop the engine．Remove the key．Allow machine
to cool．
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