3-69 Section 3 - Operation

Drawbar Assembly

Implement Safety Chains

Implements that have safety chains can be attached to the tractor using the tie-down slots (1) and the chain slot (2) on the drawbar and drawbar cage.. Make sure the chain has enough slack in it to allow the tractor to turn and not restrict implement turning..

The safety chain should be strong enough to carry the gross weight of the implement to be towed by the tractor.. Check the implement operator’s manual for weight and safety chain attachment instructions..

Your Buhler Versatile dealer can assist in properly attaching safety chains to the tractor..

Implement Transport

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Use the following precautions when attaching and towing implements with the tractor:

•Hook equipment to the drawbar only..

•Be sure that the drawbar is locked in position with the side wear blocks to keep it from swinging side to side..

•When transporting implements on the highway, place the drawbar in the center position to stabilize the tractor and towed implement..

•Use the drawbar pin retainer on the drawbar at all times to prevent the equipment from unhitching from the tractor..

•Use safety chains from the drawbar and drawbar cage to the implement when on public roads to prevent the equipment from rolling into oncoming traffic or ditches should the hitch pin be lost..

•Use a safe towing speed as specified by the implement manufacturer..

•Use safety warning equipment as required by law..

CAUTION: WHEN TOWING LOADS OR IMPLEMENTS

ABOVE 16 KM/H (10 MPH), THE TOWED IMPLEMENT

MUST NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT OF THE

TRACTOR, UNLESS THE IMPLEMENT IS EQUIPPED

WITH BRAKES. IF EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES, THE

IMPLEMENT WEIGHT MUST NOT EXCEED 2 TIMES

THE TRACTOR WEIGHT.

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