Towing The Tractor; Carrying The Tractor On A Transporter - New Holland T6010 Operator's Manual

TOWING THE TRACTOR

IMPORTANT: 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.
IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to tow the tractor, all
gear levers must be moved to the neutral position
before stopping the engine otherwise damage to
transmission components may occur during towing.
If creeper gears (reduction gear set) are fitted, then
the selector control must be in the off position.
Use a strong chain when towing the tractor. Tow the
tractor from the rear using only the drawbar, rear tow
hitch or the three-point hitch. Tow the tractor from the
front using the tow pin in the front weights or front
support. Have an operator steer and brake the
tractor.
To avoid damaging the transmission or other
components that turn but are not lubricated during
towing, observe the following:
Only tow a short distance
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Keep speed below 5 MPH (8 km/h)
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If possible, run the engine to provide lubrication
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to the transmission and power steering.
CAUTION
Do not tow the tractor faster than 8 Km/h (5 MPH).
The steering is much slower and steering wheel
effort is much greater without the engine running.
WARNING
Do not use cables or rope to tow the tractor. If the
cable or rope breaks or slips, it may whip with
sufficient force to cause serious injury. When using
a chain, attach the chain with the hook open side
facing up. If the hook slips, it will drop down instead
of flying up.
NOTE: Four wheel drive will be engaged if the engine
is not running, regardless of the position of the 4WD
activation switch.
SECTION 3 - - FIELD OPERATION
CARRYING THE TRACTOR ON A
TRANSPORTER
Transport the tractor with all four wheels on a flat bed
trailer or truck. Securely chain the tractor to the
transporter.
IMPORTANT: Do not chain around the four wheel
drive shaft, steering cylinders, front wheel drive axle
or other components that could be damaged by
contacting the chain or by heavy loading.
Use the drawbar or drawbar hanger for a rear tie
down point.
IMPORTANT: Cover the silencer outlet so that the
wind does not spin the turbocharger and damage the
bearings. Turbocharger
(turning without engine running) must be avoided
since lubrication will not be provided to the
turbocharger bearings.
Where road speeds in excess of 50 Km/h (31 MPH)
are likely to occur when transporting the tractor, it is
advisable to secure the high visibilty roof panel with
ties to prevent it from opening.
Secure both handles to the sunvisor support using
a flexible strap such as a cable tie (1) as shown in the
illustration above. Do not use wire or metal straps as
these may damage the paintwork.
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