Transporting; Following Safe Transport Procedures; Preparing The Machine For Transport; Fold Toolbar For Transport - Fast RH15 Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTING

Following Safe
Procedures
A. Lights
B. SMV Emblem
C. Reflector Tape
D. Reflectors
E. SIS Emblem
CAUTION: When transporting the
machine on a road or highway at night
or during the day, use warning lights
and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles.
Check local governmental regulations.
Various safety devices are available from
your Fast Ag Solutions dealer. Keep safety
items in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged items.
Upward force on hitch may cause instability
when transporting. Add BALLAST to tractor
as required.
BEWARE of overhead wires and narrow
gates. KNOW the transport height and width
of your machine. (See
& Specifications.)
Travel at a reasonable and safe speed;
REDUCE speed over rough or uneven
terrain, slopes, and when turning. See
Observe Maximum Transport
BE SURE SMV emblem, reflectors, and
warning lights are clean, visible, and in good
condition.
TRANSPORTING
Transport
Machine Dimensions
Speed.
Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18
TRANSPORTING
BE SURE your safety chain has a strength
rating greater than the gross weight of the
machine.
Preparing the
Transport

Fold Toolbar for Transport

CAUTION: Be sure all bystanders are
clear of the Rotary Hoe.
CAUTION: See
Transport Speed in the Safety section
for towing information.
IMPORTANT: Raise the Rotary Hoe off
the ground before
unfolding.
IMPORTANT: Never back the Rotary
Hoe with the hoe wheel touching the
ground.
Lock the wings together
crossbar tube (A) for BACKING UP ONLY.
Do not use the lock bar tube for transporting
in the forward direction.
Figure 3: Tube in Storage Position
Figure 4: Tube installed for backing up only
Machine for
Observe Maximum
folding or
with the
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