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TRANSPORTING
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Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on
public roads.
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Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in
good working condition.
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Do not exceed a maximum safe travel speed
indicated below. Slow down for rough terrain
and cornering.
•
Retract and lower boom and clamp grapple to
frame or log before moving or transporting.
When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions:
7�1
OFF ROAD TRAILER
1. Be sure the trailer is hitched positively to the
vehicle and a retainer is used through the
drawbar .
2. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) safe travel
speed. Slow down for rough terrain and
cornering.
3. Do not exceed maximum load capacity:
• LT 30
5000 lb (2267 kg)
• LT 60
10,000 lb (4536 kg)
4. When transporting by highway, check that a
Slow Moving Vehicle sign is attached, and
reflectors are installed and in good working
TRANSPORT SAFETY
Grapple safe position
•
Be sure the trailer is hitched positively to
the tractor and a retainer is used through
the drawbar. Always attach a safety chain
between the hitch and the tractor.
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Do not drink and drive.
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Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
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Never allow riders on the machine.
condition.
7�2
HIGHWAY TRAILER
1. Check that trailer brakes are functioning properly.
2. Ensure your tow vehicle has the correct sized
towing ball (LT30 - 2", LT60 2 5/16") and a retainer
is used through the ball hitch latch.
3. Check that all reflectors and signal lights are
installed and in good working condition.
4. Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) maximum
highway travel speed
5. Do not exceed maximum load capacity:
• LT 30
highway 5000 lb (2267 kg)
• LT 60
highway 11,500 lb ( kg)
6� LT60 articulating drawbar: ensure drawbar is
straight and drawbar pin is installed
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