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7. If equipped with the optional traction drive, disen-
gage drive by moving control bracket away from
wheel and securing with anchor pin.
8. If equipped with an optional Stinger, center the
Stinger behind the conveyor and secure using the
anchor bracket.
9. Place all controls in the OFF or neutral position.
10. Turn the power OFF at the master panel and lock
out.
11. Unplug and remove the power cord.
12. Attach the tow hitch to the tractor. Be sure to use a
mechanical retainer through the drawbar pin.
13. Attach a safety chain between the hitch and the
drawbar cage to prevent unexpected separation.
14. Install an SMV on the rear frame.
15. Use pilot vehicles or install extra lights on the ma-
chine when transporting.
16. Clean all the reectors.
17. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine.
18. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow
faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road shoulder, if
permitted by law.
19. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) em-
blem and all the lights and reectors that are re-
quired by the local highway and transport authori-
ties are in place, are clean and can be seen clearly
by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
20. It is not recommended that the machine be trans-
ported faster than 15 mph (25 km/hr). Table 1 gives
the acceptable transport speed as the ratio of trac-
tor weight to Conveyor weight.
Table 1 Travel Speed vs Weight Ratio
Weight of fully equipped
or loaded implement(s)
relative to weight of tow-
ing machine
1 to 1, or less
2 to 1, or less
More than 2 to 1
Road Speed
Up to 25 km/h
(15 mph)
Up to 16 km/h
(10 mph)
Do not tow
FIG. 24 TRACTIVE DRIVE
FIG. 25 STINGER ANCHOR BRACKET
21. Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor.
22. Always use hazard ashers on the tractor when
transporting unless prohibited by law.
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