Shipping Transport; Carrying The Tractor On A Transporter; Recovery Transport; Towing - New Holland Boomer 45 Operator's Manual

Shipping transport

Carrying the tractor on a transporter

NOTICE: Do not hook the chains around the steering cylinders, tie rods or the axles. These components will be
damaged by the chain or by excessive strain.
NOTE: Use suitable equipment or facilities when loading
and unloading the tractor.
Transport the tractor with all four wheels on a flatbed
trailer or truck. Secure the tractor as follows:
• Secure the front of the tractor at the front of the frame.
• Secure the rear of the tractor at the rear drawbar/hitch.
If the over all height of the tractor exceeds the maximum
transport height, the Roll Over Protective Structure can be
folded to achieve a lower over all height. See 4-25.

Recovery transport

Towing

Towing the tractor
WARNING
Hazard to bystanders!
Do not use cables or rope to tow the machine. If the cable or rope breaks or slips, it may whip back
with enough force to cause serious injury. When using a chain, attach the chain with the hook's open
side facing UP. If the hook slips, it will drop down instead of flying up.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Unexpected machine movement!
Never attempt to start the machine by towing. The machine could start unexpectedly.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Transport hazard!
Do not tow the machine on public roads. Towing could cause a safety hazard for other vehicles using
the roadway.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: If it is necessary to tow the tractor, move all gear levers to the neutral position before stopping the engine
otherwise damage to transmission components may occur during towing.
Use a strong chain when towing the tractor. Tow the tractor from the rear using only the drawbar. Tow the tractor
from the front using the tow pin in the front weights or front support. Have an operator steer and slow the tractor. If
possible, run the engine to provide lubrication to the transmission and power steering.
Place the transmission gearshift levers in neutral, disengaged the 4WD, differential lock and park brake to tow the
tractor. Do not exceed 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE: The tractor should only be towed a short distance, such as out of a building. Do not tow on roadways or as
a method of transport.
5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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W0941A
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