Alamo 284 - Manual (Page 23)

SAFETY
260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-13
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
TRANSPORTING HAZARDS
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:
• KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment.
• REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions.
• DO NOT TOW with trucks or other vehicles
• USE only properly sized and equipped tractor for towing equipment.
• FOLLOW all local traffic regulations.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING OR TRANSPORTING IMPLEMENTS:
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ONLY TRANSPORT with tractor with ROPS in the raised position.
• USE properly sized and equipped tractor that exceeds implement weight by at least 20%
• KEEP 20% of tractor weight on front wheels to maintain safe steering.
BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR TOWING IMPLEMENT:
TRACTOR INSPECTION:
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CHECK steering and braking for proper operation and in good condition.
• CHECK SMV sign, reflectors and warning lights for proper operation and visibility behind unit.
• CHECK that your driving vision is not impaired by tractor, cab, or implement while seated in tractor seat.
• ADJUST your operating position, mirrors, and implement transport for clear vision for traveling and traffic conditions.
PREPARE IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR TOWING:
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DISENGAGE PTO
• RAISE MOWER
• REMOVE any cut material collected on mower deck.
TOWED MOWERS - ENGAGE TRANSPORT LOCKS AND SAFETY CHAINS:
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INSTALL center axle cylinder transport stops or pins
• ATTACH implement SAFETY CHAIN to tractor
DETERMINE STOPPING CHARACTERISTICS OF TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR
TOWING:
BRAKING TESTS:
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APPLY brakes at increasing speeds
• Observe STOPPING distances increases with increased speeds.
• DETERMINE the maximum safe transport speed that does not exceed 20 mph
DETERMINE MAXIMUM TURNING SPEED BEFORE OPERATING ON ROADS OR UNEVEN GROUND:
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TEST equipment in slowly increasing speed in turns to determine it can be operated at higher speeds.
• USE REDUCED turning speeds in sharp turns to avoid equipment turning over.
WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:
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Always WEAR SEAT BELT when operating or transporting mower.
• USE low speeds to avoid overturn with raised wings.
• USE low speeds and gradual steering on curves, hills, rough or uneven surfaces and on wet roads
• TURN ON tractor FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS.
• ALLOW clearance for implement swing while turning. PN TH02