3-69 Section 3 - Operation
Drawbar Assembly
Implement Safety Chains
Implements that have safety chains can be attached to the tractor using the
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
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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