OPERATION
OPERATION
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
The control valve incorporates load holding components which will keep the bar locked in position. Under normal transport situations, this system will keep the bar in position. However, for added security when transporting over a long distance use the transport safety pins and hair pins provided with the mower. Install as follows:
1.Shut off the mower motor. (Push in red knob) See Page 11 Fig. 4.
2.Raise the cutterbar to the vertical position by fully raising the lift and then the tilt.
3.Shut off the tractor engine.
4.Insert the short carriage transport pin thru the subframe clevis and behind the carriage lug. Insert the hair pin.The boom is now in
the transport position. To remove the boom from the Boom Rest, pull the Lift back and raise the boom about 6 inches. Then Swing the boom around to the desired position.
Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for transport, the tractor brake pedals should be locked together. Locking the pedals ensures that both wheels brake simultaneously while stopping, especially when making an emergency stop.
Use extreme caution and avoid hard applications of the tractor brakes when towing heavy loads at road speeds. Never tow the implement at speeds greater than 20 MPH (25 kph).
9.1 Transporting on Public Roadways
Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning lights to alert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for automotive drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them. Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the tractor’s slower speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing, is wider than the tractor tire width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road.
SB5/6 03/09 | Operation Section |
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