Transport Safety - HARVEST FC1545 Operator's Manual

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2B Transport Safety
Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is rated for the gross weight of the
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towed machine.
Check with local authorities regarding transport of agricultural equipment on
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public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
Always travel at a safe speed, never exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed
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on rough surfaces. Use caution when turning corners or meeting traffic.
Make sure the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and all the lights and reflectors
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that are required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and can be seen by
all over-taking and oncoming traffic. Always use hazard-warning flashers on
tractor/towing vehicle when transporting unless prohibited by law.
Do not allow riders on the machine, towing vehicle, tractor, or skid steer during
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transport.
Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines when operating and
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transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
Fully lower conveyor before transporting, making sure the conveyor lifting slide is
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firmly pressed against the transport stop. Keep light tension on the lifting cable.
When transporting, use a clevis-to-tongue connection. Never use a clevis-to-clevis
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or tongue-to-tongue connection as this can lead to hitching failure.
Attach a conveyor to towing vehicle with a 3/4"pin and retainer. Always attach
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safety chain(s).
The conveyor is not equipped with brakes. Make sure the tow vehicle has sufficient
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braking capacity for the extra load. The conveyor may not exceed 1.5 times the
towing vehicle weight.
Check the tires for cracks and make sure they are inflated to 30 psi.
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Do not transport conveyor on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
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Only move your conveyor with a tractor/towing vehicle. Never move by hand.
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