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Transport
1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local
requirements before transporting the Pulvi-Mulcher.
2. The Pulvi-Mulcher should be transported only by
tractor required for field operation. The implement
weight should not exceed more than 1.5 times the
tractor weight. Maximum transport speed for the
Pulvi-Mulcher is 20 mph for the implement and is
designated on the speed identification symbol located
on the front of the implement. See Figure 3-11.
CAUTION
Excessive speed may result in loss of control of
the tractor and implement, reduced braking
ability, or failure of the implement tire or structure.
Do not exceed the implement maximum specified
ground speed regardless of the capability of the
maximum tractor speed.
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.
Maximum transport speed shall be the lesser of travel
speed specified in the operator's manual, speed
identification symbol, information sign of towed
equipment, or limit of road conditions.
EXAMPLE: If the tractor is capable of 25 mph, the
first implement has a SIS for 19 mph, and the last
implement's operator's manual states its specified
ground speed is 15 mph, the towed equipment
combination ground speed limitation is 15 mph.
4. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce
speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid
tipping. Equipment altered other than the place of
manufacture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, harrowing
attachments, etc. may reduce implement load
carrying capabilities.
5. A Safety Chain is provided with the implement to
insure safe transport. See page 1-4.
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The Safety Chain should have a tensile strength
equal to or greater than the gross weight of the
implement. The chain is attached to the lower
hitch clevis hole with two flat washers between
the clamp plates to assure a tight connection.
Always use a 1" diameter Grade 8 bolt for this
connection.
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Attach the Safety Chain to the tractor Drawbar
Support. See Figure 3-12. Provide only enough
slack in the chain for turning. Do not use an
intermediate chain support as the attaching point
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for the chain on the tractor. Do not pull the
implement by the Safety Chain.
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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. Also See Tractor Operator's Manual.
Speed
I.D Symbol
Figure 3-11: Speed Identification Symbol
6. Check that tires are of proper size, load rating, and
inflated to manufacture specifications before
transporting. Check wheel lug bolts to ensure
tightness.
Tractor
Drawbar
Drawbar
Support
Intermediate
Support
Safety Chain
Figure 3-12: Safety Chain
OPERATION
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