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Table 1 Travel Speed vs. Weight Ratio
Road Speed
Up to 32 km/h
(20 mph)
Up to 16 km/h
(10 mph)
Do not push
Weight of fully equipped or
loaded implement(s) relative
to weight of push vehicle
1 to 1, or less
2 to 1, or less
More than 2 to 1
5.8 TRANSPORTING
TRANSPORT SAFETY
•
Comply with state and local laws governing
highway safety and movement of machinery
on public roads.
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The use of flashing amber lights is accept
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able in most localities. However, some locali-
ties prohibit their use. Local laws should be
checked for all highway lighting and marking
requirements.
•
At all times when driving the push vehicle and
equipment on the road or highway under 20
mph (32 kph), use flashing amber warning lights
and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification
emblem. Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
•
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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Use a mounting pin with provisions for a re
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tainer. Install the retainer.
•
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 road-
ways.
•
Never allow riders on either push vehicle or
machine.
When transporting the machine, review and follow
these instructions:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
2. Insure that the machine is securely attached
to the push vehicle with mechanical retainers
through the mounting pins.
3. Do not allow riders on blower.
4. Never exceed a safe travel speed. Never
travel faster than 32 kph (20 mph) The ratio of
the push vehicle weight to the machine weight
plays an important role in defining acceptable
travel speed. The following table summarizes
the weight ratio to travel speed.
5. Always shift to a lower gear when going down
hill to use the engine as a restraining force.
6. Apply the brakes carefully to prevent losing
control.
7. Never disengage push vehicle drivetrain and
coast down hills. Always keep push vehicle
in gear.
Fig. 31 TRANSPORTING
