TOWING SAFELY
For the maximum towable loads, refer to the paragraph " Maximum towable loads in the Technical Data Section.
- Maintain a suitable speed taking into account the weight of the trailed load and the gradient, remembering that braking
distances will be greater than with just the tractor.
Trailed loads with or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or that towed at too high speed may cause the operator to
loose of control of the tractor.
- Always take into consideration the total weight of the implements and their loads.
- When trailers are hitched to the tractor, before you leave the operator seat remember to put all the controls in neutral, apply the
handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (with mechanical transmissions) and remove the ignition key.
ALWAYS chock both the tractor and the trailer wheels. The best way to transport a tractor that has broken down is to transport it
on a low loader. Always secure the tractor to the loader bed with chains.
Before transporting the tractor on a low loader or on a railway wagon, make sure that the engine hood, doors, open able roof (if
present) and windows are all closed and securely fastened.
Never tow the tractor at speeds in excess of 10 kph. An operator must stay in the operator position to steer and brake the tractor.
CAUTION
When a trailers is hitched to the tractor, before you leave the driving seat remember to put all the controls
in neutral, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (if the tractor has a mechanical
transmission) and remove the key from the starter switch.
If the tractor is not parked on level ground, ALWAYS place chocks under the wheels of both the tractor and
the trailer.
For further information on safe working procedures, refer to the chapter "Parking the tractor" in the safe
section of this manual.
SAFETY
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