Walker MT Operating Instructions, Recommendations For Tilt-Up Deck Operation/Transport

Operating Instructions

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORT

To avoid potential deck and/or tractor damage while using the tilt-up deck, the following recommenda- tions are offered:

∙Do not move the tractor with the deck in the tilt- up position since both the roller wheels (on the back of the deck) and the GHS discharge chute may be damaged by moving the tractor. The tilt-up configu- ration should only be used when the tractor is parked.

∙The tractor body should never be tilted for- ward with the deck in the tilt-up position. This can cause the deck to unhook from the tractor and fall with considerable force, potentially causing deck or tractor damage and/or bodily injury.

∙When transporting a tractor with the deck in the tilt-up position (on a truck or trailer), the deck should be secured to the vehicle with a strap or rope (stop vertical movement). This will prevent the deck from bouncing on the rear roller wheels (caus- ing breakage). This will also prevent the deck from unhooking from the tractor and falling, potentially causing deck or tractor damage. Damage to other items parked in front of the deck may also occur.

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