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Important Safety Information

Land Pride

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Use Safety

Lights and Devices

Slow moving tractors, self- propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.

Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads.

Transport

Machinery Safely

Comply with state and local laws.

Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.

Sudden breaking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with breaks.

Use the following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:

20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor.

10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor.

Transporting the Loader and Attachment

Always drive up the ramp with heavy end uphill. Engage parking brake.

Secure loader and attachments using tiedowns and chains. Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate capacity.

Keep Riders

Off Machinery

Riders obstruct the operator’s view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

Never allow children to operate equipment.

Tractors With Cabs

Tractors Equipped With

ROPS

There should be sufficient clearance for the operator when mounted to a tractor with a cab or that is equipped with ROPS.

The ROPS may need to be extended or flipped around to obtain sufficient clearance.

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Land Pride BH2585 manual Use Safety Lights and Devices, Transport Machinery Safely, Transporting the Loader and Attachment