Transporting - Land Pride PATRIOT FDR1648 Operator's Manual

Section 3: Operating Instructions

Transporting

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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph with attached
equipment. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower
to transport position.
1. When raising mower to transport position, be sure
driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
and set tractor's 3-Point hitch lift height so that the
PTO shaft does not contact mower deck in the fully
raised position.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. A
slow moving vehicle sign should always be properly
displayed when traveling on public roads or right-of-
ways.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
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Safety Information
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DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the mower with PTO engaged. Mower blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off
instantly.
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Clear area to be cut of debris and unforeseen removable
objects before mowing. Mark any potential hazards that
cannot be removed such as dirt mounds, tree stumps, posts,
large rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.
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Do not use mower blades for a fan. Mower blades are not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using mower
blades as a fan can result in serious injury and/or death.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor unless the
tractor is equipped with a passenger seat for the rider to sit
in. Follow manufacturer's recommendations when using the
passenger seat. Except for the passenger seat, there is not a
safe place for a person to ride. Riders obstruct the
operator's view, interfere with control of the equipment, and
can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or attached
implement while operating. Stop operation if bystanders are
too close. They can be hit by flying projectiles, become
entangled in the equipment, or ran over causing serious
injury or death.
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Always disengage power take-off before lifting implement
up and never operate implement in the raised position.
Objects can be discharge at high speeds causing injury or
death.
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid injury or death from driveline
entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove implement from
service until the damaged driveline can be repaired or
replaced.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking driveline, or while someone is standing near the
driveline. A person's body and/or clothing can become
entangled in the driveline.
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