26 Operation
MAN0988 (11/5/2012)
TRANSPORTATION
■ Always raise unit and install transport lock
before transporting. Leak down or failure of
mechanical/electrical or hydraulic system can
cause equipment to drop.
■ Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar
when transporting unit.
■ Never exceed 25 mph (40.2 km/h) during trans-
port.
Transport Lock Up
IMPORTANT
■ Always transport with the cylinder in the full
extended, locked position.
1. Fully extend cylinder.
2. Remove hair pin cotter and bent pin from unlocked
position.
3. Locate transport lock over cylinder rod.
4. Place bent pin and hair pin cotter in locked
position. (See Figure 32.)
Figure 32. Transport Lock Positions
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on page 5 through page 8.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
___ Check that shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in Lubrication Information, Figure 33.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt
securely fastened during operation.
(Rev. 7/12/2019)