Transport - Landoll VT PLUS 7430 Operator's Manual

4-19 TRANSPORT

4-19.1 Check and follow all federal, state, and
local requirements before transporting the VT
Plus.
4-19.2 The 7430 should be transported only by
tractor required for field operation. The imple-
ment weight should not exceed more than
1.5 times the tractor weight. Maximum trans-
port speed for the 7430 is 20 mph for the im-
plement and is designated on the speed
identification symbol located on the front of
the implement (See Figure 4-17).
CAUTION
EXECSSIVE SPEED MAY RESULT IN
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRACTOR
AND IMPLEMENT, REDUCED BRAK-
ING ABILITY, OR FAILURE OF THE IM-
PLEMENT TIRE OR STRUCTURE. DO
NOT EXCEED THE IMPLEMENT MAXI-
MUM SPECIFIED GROUND SPEED RE-
GARDLESS OF THE CAPABILITY OF
THE MAXIMUM TRACTOR SPEED.
4-19.3 When towing equipment in combination,
the maximum equipment ground speed shall
be limited to the lowest specified ground
speed of any of the towed implements.
4-19.4 Maximum transport speed shall be the
lesser of travel speed specified in the opera-
tor's manual, speed identification symbol, in-
formation sign of towed equipment, or limit of
road conditions.
4-19.5 Slow down when driving on rough
roads. Reduce speed when turning, or on
curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equip-
ment altered other than the place of manu-
facture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, har-
rowing attachments, etc. may reduce imple-
ment load carrying capabilities.
4-18
4-19.6 A safety chain is provided with the im-
plement to insure safe transport.
a. The safety chain should have a tensile
strength equal to or greater than the gross
weight of the implement. The chain is at-
tached to the lower hitch clevis hole with two
flat washers between the clamp plates to as-
sure a tight connection. Always use a 1" di-
ameter Grade 8 bolt for this connection.
b. Attach the safety chain to the tractor
drawbar (See Figure 4-17). Provide only
enough slack in the chain for turning. Do not
use an intermediate chain support as the at-
taching point for the chain on the tractor. Do
not pull the implement by the safety chain.
c. When unhitching from the tractor attach the
hook end of the chain to a free link close to
the hitch clevis for storage. This will keep the
hook off the ground, reducing corrosion and
keep the hook functioning properly.
d. Regularly inspect the safety chain for worn,
stretched, or broken links and ends. Replace
the safety chain if it is damaged or deformed
in any way.
HITCH
WELDMENT
SAFETY
CHAIN
SPEED
IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL
6230safetychain
Figure 4-17 Hitch, Speed Identification Symbol,
and Safety Chain