Bush Hog 5045 manual Fork Lift Operation, Transporting

3-16 FORK LIFT OPERATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

★NEVER LIFT LARGE ROUND HAY BALES OR OTHER LOADS ON THE FORK LIFT ATTACHMENT THAT COULD ROLL BACK ONTO TRAC- TOR OPERATOR AREA.

★NEVER USE FORK LIFT ATTACH- MENT TO LIFT OR SUPPORT PEOPLE.

★TRANSPORT LOADS LOW AND SLOW.

★AVOID CONTACT WITH POWER LINES.

The fork lift attachment (Figure 3-5) is intended for handling palletized material. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with ROPS and seat belts. Use the loader dump cylinders to give the forks the desired tilt. Position the forks on their support rods to the desired width so that the load will be carried approximately equal on each fork. Position load as far back as possible.

Figure 3-5

Fork Lift Attachment

Adjustable Forks

CAUTION

ALWAYS CHECK TO INSURE THAT QUICK HITCH PINS ARE IN THE LATCHED POSI- TION BEFORE OPERATING LOADER OR ACCINDENTAL DISENGAGEMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT.

3-17 TRANSPORTING

When transporting on road or highway, day or night, use tractor flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law. Carry load as low as possible maintaining adequate ground clearance and good visibility. Reduce tractor ground speed when carrying a load. Take extra care when traveling over rough terrain or on slopes.

CAUTION

WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOAD, KEEP THE ATTACHMENT AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO RESIST TIPPING IN CASE A WHEEL DROPS IN A RUT.

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