Alamo Schulte SRW 1400, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERA
TION
Operation Section 4-33
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SRW1400 10/04
WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can
result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand
the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting
on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes
are in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe
transport speeds for you and the equipment.
Make sure you abide
by the following rules:
1. Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping
characteristics of the Tractor and Implement. As you increase
the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases.
Determine the maximum safe transport speed for you and
this Equipment.
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the
speed through the turn only after you determine that it is
safe to operate at a higher speed. Use extreme care and
reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor
and implement from turning over. Determine the maximum
safe turning speed for you and this equipment before
operating on roads or uneven ground.
3. Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that
you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly
control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor
with weak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet
or rain slick roads, the braking distance increases: use extreme care
and reduce your speed. When operating in traffic always use the
Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware
of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
(SG-19)
WARNING!
Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor which exceeds the weight
of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of
vehicle. Never tow the Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the
Implement at speeds over 20 MPH.
(STI-6)
WARNING!
Secure the Implement for transport before traveling on public roads. For pull-type Implements,
secure the center axle using cylinder stops or transport pin and properly attach a safety chain
between the Implement and Tractor.
(STI-7)