OPERATION
OPERATION
8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER
Safe skid steer transport requires the operator to possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to take while driving with a front attachment. Ensure the skid steer has the capacity to handle the weight of the mower and the skid steer operating controls are set for safe transport.
Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Power Unit and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make
sure the Power Unit steering and brakes are in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Power Unit and Implement, determine the safe transport speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
•Test the Power Unit at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Power Unit and Implement. As you increase the speed of the Power Unit the stopping distance increases. Deter- mine the maximum safe transport speed for you and this Equipment.
•Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turn- ing over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
•Only transport the Power Unit and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Power Unit with weak or faulty brakes. 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 Power Unit's flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
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