Conditions Of Connecting Mower With Vehicle; Transport; Putting The Machine Onto Another Vehicle For Transport - SaMASZ MIDO 140 Operator's Manual

4.3. Conditions of connecting mower with vehicle

Before mounting operation, check whether the vehicle's and the mower's hitch categories are
compatible and make sure that vehicle's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
When mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly.
Use only original pins and cotters to mount the mower on a vehicle.

4.4. Transport

Any modifications in the position of the mower are possible only if no unauthorized personnel
is around (children in particular).
For transport make sure that the mower has portable light board and the triangular safety sign
identifying a slow moving vehicle mounted; see 5.3.
When transporting the mower make sure it is always placed in the transport position
Before moving the mower to transport position make sure, that the tractor's PTO is turned off
and all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
Always adjust driving speed to current road conditions and local traffic code.
When driving on public roads the machine's width should not exceed 3.0 m (9'10")
(re: MAMUT 300).
Do not exceed permissible speed of 19mph (30km/h).
Do not transport any people or objects on the machine.
When taking turns pay particular attention and keep in mind the machine's weight and
dimensions.
Bear in mind that when operating and transporting the machine in areas where high voltage
lines are present, exercise special caution as it is likely for the aggregate to touch the lines.
It is forbidden for the operator to leave the vehicles when driving.
Reckless driving and speeding may cause a traffic accident or collision.

4.4.1. Putting the machine onto another vehicle for transport

The carrier and the driver are responsible for safety during the transport of a mower.
All equipment and parts must be secured during transport.
The following rules should be observed so that transporting the mower on a transport vehicle
is safe:
The mower can be lifted only in places designated for this purpose and labeled with a hook sign
(Fig. 6),
a)
For hoisting please use hoists with capacity bigger than the machine weight as indicated on its
data plate. It also applies to the necessary cables and chains,
Transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts
are found, replace them,
When mounting slings, chains, clamps, etc. always keep in mind the center of gravity of the
machine,
Instruction manual
Fig. 6. Transport holders
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Rear - front and rear flail mowers
MIDO, GRINO, VINO, MAMUT, RIO
b)
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