Schiller BOB-CAT PROCAT 5000 Operator's Manual page 9

TRANSPORTING
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
– Use extreme caution when operating a machine on
a ramp.
– Have the ROPS in the up position and use the seat
belt when loading or unloading the machine unless
the ROPS will not clear the top of an enclosed
trailer.
– Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual
ramps for each side of machine.
– Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while
driving the machine on a ramp as this could
a loss of control or a tip-over situation.
– Shut off fuel when transporting.
– Secure the machine to the truck or trailer.
WARNING
TOWING EQUIPMENT SAFETY
– Use extra caution when towing.
– Only tow equipment that has a hitch designed for
towing.
– Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
– Follow manufacturer's recommendations for
towed equipment, including weight limits and
towing on slopes. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction or loss of
control. The mower will respond differently when
towing, particularly on slopes. Towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
For example, the load on a towed trailer may
shift during operation adversely affecting control
of the mower and towed equipment.
– Read all safety and operating instructions per-
taining to the mower and equipment before tow-
ing and understand and familiarize yourself with
the limitations of the mower and towed equip-
ment prior to towing.
– Always put the ROPS (Roll Over Protection
System) in the raised position before towing and
always use a seatbelt. Wear the seatbelt when-
ever the ROPS is raised.
– Always use extra caution when making tight
turns. Make wide turns to avoid jack- knifing.
– Know the conditions such as wet grass/ground,
slopes, lose gravel, etc., as these factors will
affect the traction and handling characteristics of
the mower and towed equipment. For example,
wet grass reduces traction and control of the
mower and towed equipment.
– Travel slowly when towing and allow for extra
distance to stop.
– Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
– Always park on level ground when towed equip-
ment is attached, and always apply the parking
brake when leaving the mower.
– Maximum weight of towed equipment recom-
cause
mended for this mower is 700 lbs. when operat-
ing on flat ground. Note: Maximum weight may
be reduced depending on specific conditions as
noted above. The operator must judge the condi-
tions and determine if towing is appropriate and
what maximum weight would be safe to tow.
– Maximum tongue weight should not exceed 25
lbs.
WARNING
NOTE: Never use transport speeds when towing or
when using a Grass Collection System.
SAFETY
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