OPERATION
11.TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
Inherent hazards of operating the tractor and implement and the possibility of accidents are not left behind when you finish working in an area. Therefore, the operator must employ good judgement and safe operation practices when transporting the tractor and implement between locations. By using good judgement and following safe transport procedures, the possibility of accidents while moving between locations can be substantially minimized.
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
Before transporting tractor between locations, idle the tractor engine, disengage the attached head, and wait for all head motion to come to a complete stop. Place the boom in its storage cradle rest support and then turn the joystick master switch to the OFF position.
•Placing Boom Articulating Arm on Boom Arm Rest
•Extend the dipper section approximately half way out.
•Bring the Lift to its full height and carefully swing the boom back until it is just positioned over the Boom Rest. NOTE: There is a formed “V” plate on the dipper section that fits onto the boom arm rest.
•Lower the Lift until this “V” rest on the Boom Rest (this may take come
•Place the Master Switch in to the OFF position. 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.
MACHETE BOOM 3/09 | Operation Section |
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