SAFETY
SAFETY
Do not drive near the edge of a ditch or excavation. The soil could giveway resulting in loss of control or rollover.
Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for increased length and weight of added backhoe. The backhoe adds five to six feet of length in rear of the tractor and significant weight. Allow extra distance when stopping or turning. Do not allow backhoe or attachment to contact solid objects.
Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign posts, guard rails, concrete abutments or other solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and Tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control, serious injury, or even death. Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles.
Lower the Backhoe to the bed of the truck or trailer when transporting the tractor and Backhoe with a truck. Measure to ensure the transport height does not exceed the legal limits. Contact with overhead obstructions or power lines can cause property damage or serious injury.
Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic regulations.
Engage boom swing and lift pins. Lock both stabilizers in the raised position. If the backhoe attachment, such as a bucket, were to drop suddenly and hit the ground while transporting, the tractor could stop or swing to the side. Immediately resulting in the operator hitting the steering wheel or flying out of the operator’s seat. Serious injury could result.
Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustments to your operating position, mirrors, and the implement transport position so that you can clearly see the area where you will be traveling, and any traffic that may approach you. Failure to maintain adequate vision of the public roadway and traffic can result in serious injury or even death.
Carry the Backhoe and attachment low when transporting to reduce the potential of the tractor tipping over. Transport on slopes only at slow speeds and use gradual turning angles. Tractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop off or ground obstruction with a raised Backhoe could result in the tractor tipping over and causing serious injury.
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