Great Plains SML1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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Transporting the Cart
Loss of Control Hazard:
Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using
an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result
in loss of control, serious injury and death.
A full cart adds up to 18,000 pounds (8100 kg) to the weight
of the implement. An empty cart cart adds up to 3,300 pounds
(1500 kg) to the weight of the implement. The tractor unit
MUST be rated for the load.
Do not tow if the weight of implement plus cart exceeds the
load rating of the vehicle.
Check Bridge Loads: A loaded implement with cart in tow,
can exceed the load ratings of bridges you must cross.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph) when driving straight.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 13 mph (21 kph) in turns. The cart wheels and
rear implement wheel freely caster and provide no resistance
to side sway. The combination of implement and cart (particu-
larly if the cart is loaded) is extremely heavy, and can cause
“over-steer” with most tractors.
Reduction of Control Risk:
Material may be loaded prior to travel, but increases stopping
distance, increases the need for caution in turns and braking,
and increases tire wear.
Never exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
Transport Checklist
❑ Plan the route so that no reverse movements will be
necessary. Avoid steep hills.
❑ Check the hitch. See “Hitching Cart to Implement”
on page 11.
❑ Complete implement transport checklist.
❑ Check that tank lid and breather plug are secure.
❑ Close all valves (cart inlet, tank discharge and cart
outlet). See page 32 or page 33 for valve locations
by cart model
❑ Fold up and latch ladder. See page 17.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
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