SAFETY
TW120 01/11
Safety Section 1-13
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
TRANSPORTING HAZARDS
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:
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KEEP
transport speed
BELOW
20 mph to maintain control of equipment.
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REDUCE SPEED
on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions.
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DO NOT TOW
with trucks or other vehicles
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USE
only properly sized and equipped tractor for towing equipment.
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FOLLOW
all local traffic regulations.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING OR TRANSPORTING IMPLEMENTS:
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ONLY TRANSPORT
with tractor with
ROPS
in the raised position.
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USE
properly sized and equipped tractor that exceeds implement weight by at least 20%
•
KEEP
20% of tractor weight on front wheels to maintain safe steering.
BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR TOWING IMPLEMENT:
TRACTOR INSPECTION:
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CHECK
steering and braking for proper operation and in good condition.
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CHECK SMV
sign, reflectors and warning lights for proper operation and visibility behind unit.
•
CHECK
that your driving vision is not impaired by tractor, cab, or implement while seated in tractor seat.
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ADJUST
your operating position, mirrors, and implement transport for clear vision for traveling and traffic conditions.
PREPARE IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR TOWING:
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DISENGAGE PTO
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RAISE MOWER
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REMOVE
any cut material collected on mower deck.
TOWED MOWERS - ENGAGE TRANSPORT LOCKS AND SAFETY CHAINS:
•
INSTALL
center axle cylinder transport stops or pins
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ATTACH implement SAFETY CHAIN to tractor
DETERMINE STOPPING CHARACTERISTICS OF TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR
TOWING:
BRAKING TESTS:
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APPLY
brakes at increasing speeds
•
Observe
STOPPING
distances increases with increased speeds.
•
DETERMINE
the maximum safe transport speed that does not exceed 20 mph
DETERMINE MAXIMUM TURNING SPEED BEFORE OPERATING ON ROADS OR UNEVEN GROUND:
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TEST
equipment in slowly increasing speed in turns to determine it can be operated at higher speeds.
•
USE REDUCED
turning speeds in sharp turns to avoid equipment turning over.
WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:
•
Always
WEAR SEAT BELT
when operating or transporting mower.
•
USE
low speeds to avoid overturn with raised wings.
•
USE
low speeds and gradual steering on curves, hills, rough or uneven surfaces and on wet roads
•
TURN ON
tractor
FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
.
•
ALLOW
clearance for implement swing while turning.
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