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Hi-Speed Cotton Stalk Puller/Chopper Safety
MAN157 07/01/21 3
Safety Practices
Transport Machine Safely
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Comply with state and local laws.
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Be familiar with tractor operations and
follow all safety instructions in the tractor’s
manual.
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Before moving away, always check
immediate vicinity (e.g., for children).
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NEVER exceed a maximum speed of 25
MPH.
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Always adapt ground speed to road or
field conditions, making sure you have
adequate control of steering and stopping.
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Avoid sharp turns, holes, ditches, and
obstructions which may cause the tractor
to tip, particularly on hillsides.
•
Use following tow load weight ratios as
guidelines:
25 MPH when weight is less than or
equal to the weight of the tractor
10 MPH when weight is more than
weight of the tractor
• NEVER tow a load more than double the
weight of the tractor!
• Sudden braking can cause a towed load
to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if
towed load is not equipped with brakes.
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
•
Make sure all components are secured in
the proper position before transporting
machine (for example: basket bin lip
extension, mower deck, off-loading
conveyor, etc.).
•
AVOID all lines, particularly low-hanging
electrical cables, during transport.
DANGER
Contact with electrical lines will cause the
operator to suffer severe electrical shock
or possibly death.
Use a Safety Chain
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Use a safety chain to help control
machinery if it separates from the tractor
drawbar.
•
Use a chain with strength rating equal to
greater than the gross weight of the
towed machine.
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Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar
support, allowing only enough slack in
the chain for turning.
• Do NOT use a safety chain for towing.
NOTE! This section covers general safety. Some items may not apply to this type of machine.