Transport machinery safely, Check for overhead lines, Shutdown and storage – Great Plains LC40 Operator Manual User Manual
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Important Safety Information
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph
(32 km/h). Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and
upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Do not tow an implement unless the towing vehicle is rated
for, and ballasted for, the weight of the implement.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark implement in case of
breakdown on the road.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the implement while the tractor is
moving.
Check for Overhead Lines
The implement requires at least 14 feet (4.3 m) vertical
clearance in transport. Contacting overhead electrical
lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on implement
and tractor frames. A person touching almost any metal
part can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in
serious injury or death. At higher voltages, electrocution
can occur without direct line or body contact.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during folding, unfolding, transport
and parking.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower implement, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Secure implement using blocks and supports provided.
▲ Detach and store implement in an area where children
normally do not play.