Towing; Ensuring Personal Safety Of Other People - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

1. Safety precautions
1.2.5.10

Towing

Read and follow the given instructions to tow a trailer or an implement safely.
IMPORTANT: When attaching a trailer or implement, do not exceed the
maximum weight of the rear axle or the maximum load of the tyre type and rear
axle.
• Couple a trailer to the drawbar using an approved trailer coupling.
• Always lower a loaded drawbar with the hydraulic lift.
• Check that trailer brakes are operating properly and observe any special
instructions issued by the trailer manufacturer.
• Secure the trailer load properly.
1.2.5.11

Ensuring personal safety of other people

Avoid hazards for other people when using the tractor.
WARNING: When the tractor is towing a trailer, the brake pedals must
be locked together. The brakes are not to be used individually for
steering.
WARNING: When using a trailer, make sure that the hitch latch is
locked.
WARNING: When using a trailer, always use the trailer brakes if
required by law. The trailer brakes are recommended to be used in 50
km/h models also in those countries where it is not required by law.
WARNING: Be sure no-one is standing between tractor and
implement.
WARNING: On tractors with trailers, the load must be properly
secured. The load must not obstruct the operator's vision or cover
lights and reflectors. Loads which project more than one meter
behind the vehicle must be suitably marked. During daytime, this
should be done with a flag, and during darkness, with a red light
and a reflector arrangement.
DANGER: Do not allow children in the cab or near the tractor or an
attached implement while the engine is running.
DANGER: If the tractor engine is running, do not leave anybody in the
cab without supervision, as the push buttons are easily operated.
Always apply the parking brake.
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