SECTION 2 -- CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION
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TOWING THE TRACTOR
TOWING THE TRACTOR
NOTE: The tractor must only be towed for short
distances, for example from inside a building to the
outside. It must never be towed for long distances on
the road in heavy traffic.
NOTE: For transport purposes, haul the tractor with
all four wheels on a flat bed trailer or truck.
Use a strong chain when towing the tractor . Tow the
tractor from the rear using only the drawbar , rear tow
hitch or the three--point hitch.
Tow the tractor from the front using the tow pin on the
front support.
Have an operator to steer and brake the tractor .
To avoid damaging the transmission or other
components that turn but are not lubricated during
towing, observe the following:
1. Only tow for short distances.
2. Keep the speed below 8 km/h (5 mph).
3. If possible, run the engine to provide lubrication
and power steering.
WARNING
Never use ropes or cables to tow the tractor . If a
cable or rope breaks or slips, it may cause serious
injury.
When using a chain, connect the hook with the open
end upwards so that in the event of the hook slipping,
it will drop down instead of flying up.
CAUTION
Do not tow the tractor faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Steering is much slower and steering wheel effort is
much greater without the engine running.
LOADING THE TRACTOR ONTO A TRANSPORTER
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR
Load the tractor complete with all four wheels onto
the vehicle or trailer platform.
Secure the tractor on the transporter with suitable
chains.
Use the towing hook fitted on the front of the tractor
for this purpose.
Use the towbar or its supports for the rear hitch point
on the tractor.
WARNING
Do not hook or connect chains around the front axle
transmission shaft, the power steering cylinders, the
front axle itself or other parts of the tractor which
could be damaged either by the chains or excessive
strain.
WARNING
On models TD 70D, TD 90 D and TD 95D cover the
silencer outlet to prevent the turbocharger from
turning in the wind and damaging the bearings.
The turbocharger turbine must be prevented from
rotating freely with the engine off, as the shaft
bearings will not be lubricated.
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