Bush Hog TOUGH 4045 - Manual (Page 23)

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.
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.
WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOAD, KEEP
THE ATTACHMENT AS LOW AS POSSIBLE
TO RESIST TIPPING IN CASE A WHEEL
DROPS IN A RUT.
Figure 3-5
Fork Lift Attachment
Adjustable Forks
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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.
CAUTION
CAUTON