Landoll 7431 VT Plus - Manual (Page 86)

4-18 F-561-0113 Edition
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Transport
1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local
requirements before transporting the VT Plus.
2. The 7431 should be transported only by tractor
required for field operation. The implement weight
should not exceed more than 1.5 times the tractor
weight. Maximum transport speed for the 7431 is 20
mph for the implement and is designated on the
speed identification symbol located on the front of the
implement (See Figure 4-19.)
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CAUTION
3. When towing equipment in combination, the
maximum equipment ground speed shall be limited
to the lowest specified ground speed of any of the
towed implements.
4. Maximum transport speed shall be the lesser of
travel speed specified in the operator's manual,
speed identification symbol, information sign of
towed equipment, or limit of road conditions.
5. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce
speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to
avoid tipping. Equipment altered other than the place
of manufacture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, harrowing
attachments, etc. may reduce implement load
carrying capabilities.
6. A safety chain is provided with the implement to
insure safe transport.
a. The safety chain should have a tensile strength
equal to or greater than the gross weight of the
implement. The chain is attached to the lower
hitch clevis hole with two flat washers between
the clamp plates to assure a tight connection.
Always use a 1” diameter Grade 8 bolt for this
connection.
b. Attach the safety chain to the tractor drawbar
(See Figure 4-19.) Provide only enough slack in
the chain for turning. Do not use an intermediate
chain support as the attaching point for the chain
on the tractor. Do not pull the implement by the
safety chain.
c. When unhitching from the tractor attach the hook
end of the chain to a free link close to the hitch
clevis for storage. This will keep the hook off the
ground, reducing corrosion and keep the hook
functioning properly.
d. Regularly inspect the safety chain for worn,
stretched, or broken links and ends. Replace the
safety chain if it is damaged or deformed in any
way.
Figure 4-19: Hitch, Speed Identification Symbol,
and Safety Chain
Excessive speed may result in loss of control of
the tractor and implement, reduced braking
ability, or failure of the implement tire or
structure. Do not exceed the implement
maximum specified ground speed regardless of
the capability of the maximum tractor speed.
HITCH
WELDMENT
SPEED
IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL
SAFETY
CHAIN
6230safetychain