Alamo 803213C, FC-FL-0001

SAFETY

INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 12

SAFETY

Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the

equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this

equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles

before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes

are in good condition and operate properly.

Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the proper transport speeds for

you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:

Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes smoothly

to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and Implement. As you increase

the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases. Determine the maximum

transport speed not to exceed 20 mph (30 kph) for transporting this equipment.

Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only after

you determine that the equipment can be operated at a higher speed. Use extreme care

and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from

turning over. Determine the maximum turning speed for you and this equipment before

operating on road s or uneven ground.

Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds which allow you to properly control

the equipment.

Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes

or worn tires. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance

increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When operating in traffic always use

the T ractor’s flashing warning lig hts an d reduce your speed. Be aware of traf fic arou nd you

and watch out for th e ot he r gu y. (SG-19)

When the Wings are folded for transport, the center of gravity is raised and the possibility of

overturn is increased. Drive slowly and use extreme caution when turning on hillsides.

Overturning the Implement could cause the Implement to overturn the Tractor and vice

versa resulting in serious injury or even death. Never fold wings on a hillside...the

Implement ma y ov er tu rn . (STI-02)

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which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT

tow the Imp leme nt be hind a truc k or ot her t ype o f vehic le. N ever tow the

Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the

Implement at speeds over 20 MPH. (STI-06)

Secure the Implement for transport before traveling on public roads. For pull-type

Implements , secure th e ce nter axle u sing cylinder sto p s or transport p in and properly attach

a safety chain between the Implement and Tractor. Secure wings in upright position on

folding Implements using wing transport locks. (STI-7)