Transporting - Farm King 45 Series Operator And Parts Manual

Transporting

When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions:
1. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine.
2. Be sure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor and all retainer pins are installed.
3. Clean the SMV emblem, lights and reflectors and be sure they are working.
4. Be sure you are in compliance with all applicable lighting and marking regulations when
transporting. Check with your local authorities.
5. Be sure your machine can clearly be seen by overtaking and oncoming traffic.
6. Keep to the right and yield the right of way to allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road
shoulder if permitted by law.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Always use hazard flashers on the tractor when transporting unless prohibited by law.
9. Use pilot vehicles front and rear when transporting during times of limited visibility.
10. Never transport the machine faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). The ratio of the tractor weight
to the Tiller weight plays an important role in defining acceptable travel speed. Table 2
summarizes the recommended travel speed to weight ratio.
Table 2 - Speed vs. Weight Ratio
Road Speed
Up to 20 mph (32 km/h)
Up to 10 mph (16 km/h)
Do not tow
Operation - 45 Series Rotary Tiller
Weight of fully equipped or loaded implement(s)
relative to weight of towing machine
1 to 1, or less
2 to 1, or less
More than 2 to 1
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