Alamo Great White 8650-A Operator's Manual page 14

Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor.
WARNING!
Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual
steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to
the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make certain, by
adding front ballast, that at least 20% of the tractor's weight is on the
front wheels to prevent rearing up, loss of steering control or Tractor tip-
over. Slow down on rough
steering control which could result in property damage or possible injury.
Do not transport unless 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched
transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious
damage to the tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator
or others to be injured or killed.
Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while
WARNING!
turning. Implements carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the
tire path when making turns. Contacting a solid object while turning
will cause equipment damage and possible injury.
WARNING!
Make certain that the "Slow Moving Vehicle" (SMV) sign is installed in
such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic
regulations.
Transport only at safe speeds.
WARNING!
result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the
Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets
and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good
condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe
transport speeds for you and the equipment.
the following rules:
1. Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
3. Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with
weak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick
roads, the braking distance increases: use extreme care and reduce
your speed. When operating in traffic always use the Tractor's flashing
warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around you
and watch out for the other guy.
8650A 07/05
© Alamo Group Inc.
2005
SAFETY
or uneven
(S3PT-2)
(SG-6)
Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping
characteristics of the Tractor and Implement. As you increase
the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases.
Determine the maximum safe transport speed for you and this
Equipment.
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate
at a higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed
when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from
turning over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you
and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly
control the equipment.
(SG-19)
Safety Section 1-10
surfaces to prevent loss of
(S3PT-20)
Serious accidents and injuries can
Make sure you abide by