Transport; Placing The Mower Onto A Transport Vehicle - SaMASZ KT 260 H Operation Manual

4.2. Transport

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Any changes in the position of the mower can only be done after making sure that there are no
people in the vicinity of the mower (be careful of children).
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During time of transport install on the mower the portable light board and the triangular safety
sign identifying a slow moving vehicle.
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When transporting the mower it should always be placed in the transporting position. See point
5.2.
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Before the mower which is mounted on the tractor can be placed in the transporting position
please make sure that the power take-off is turned off and all rotating elements have come to
a complete stop.
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Driving speed should always be appropriate to road conditions.
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Maximum speed of 25 km/h must not be exceeded.

4.2.1. Placing the mower onto a transport vehicle

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
when placing a mower onto a transport vehicle:
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the mower can be lifted only in places designated for this purpose and labeled with a hook
sign. (Pict 5),
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equipment having a higher lifting capacity than the weight of the mower, shown on
the identification plate, should be used to hoist the mower. This also concerns lines and chains
used to lift the mower,
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all folding elements should be secured in the transport position.
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while placing the mower onto a transport vehicle non involved persons must not be nearby,
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the mower should be immobilized on the loading platform of the transporting vehicle so that it
cannot move.
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Pict 5. Places designated for lifting the mower.
Rear disc mowers with central suspension
- with hydro-pneumatic or spring suspension
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