Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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2 . INTRODUCTION - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
2.16 Challenger MT500B EU
2.17.8 - Implements and attachments
WARNING: A front-end loader (bucket or
forks) must be equipped with a suitable hold-
ing device to prevent the load (bales, fence
posts, rolls of fence, wire etc.) from rolling
down the lift arms into the driver’s compartment and
crushing the driver when the loader is raised. Inade-
quately secured objects could also fall and injure
bystanders.
• Three-point hitch and side mounted implements make a
much larger arc when turning than towed equipment-.
Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance for turning.
Use only manufacturer approved equipment.
• When using attachments or implements with the trac-
tor, be sure to read and understand the instructions in
the Operator Instruction Book for that attachment or
implement and follow its safety instructions. Use only
manufacturer approved attachments and implements.
• DO NOT overload a towed attachment or equipment.
Use proper counterweights to maintain tractor stability.
Hitch loads to the drawbar only.
• A transport chain (1) will help control drawn equipment
should it be accidentally separated from the drawbar
while transporting. Using the appropriate adapter parts,
attach the chain to the tractor’s safety chain anchor or
any other specified anchor point. Provide only enough
slack in the chain to permit turning. Contact your dealer
for a chain of equal or greater strength than the weight
of the trailed implement (Fig. 16).
• Ensure that all trailed implements are fitted with a
safety chain linking the tractor to the implement, if
required by law (Fig. 16).
• Pull only from the approved drawbars. Towing or attach-
ing to other locations may cause the tractor to overturn
(Fig. 17).
2.17.8.1 - Safety measures when towing
• For towed equipment WITHOUT brakes, DO NOT tow
equipment:
- at speeds over 32 kph (20 mph), or
- when, fully loaded, its weight exceeds 1t5 (3,300 lb)
and is 1.5 times heavier than the tractor.
• For towed equipment WITH BRAKES, DO NOT tow
equipment:
- at speeds over 40 kph (25 mph), or
- when, fully loaded, its weight exceeds 4.5 times the
weight of the tractor.
NOTE: The tractor requires correct trailer braking sys-
tem installed and connected to the equipment.
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed loads, and on hills and slopes. Towed loads with or
without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are
towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total
weight of the equipment and its load.
2.17.9 - Tractor Towing
WARNING: Towing: the following instruc-
tions must be followed when towing:
If the engine is not running:
• Maximum towing speed: 10 kph.
• Maximum towing distance: 8 km.
If the engine is running:
• Towing speed is identical to that of a trailer without
brakes at the speed authorised by legislation in force in
the country concerned.
Fig. 16
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Fig. 17