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Operation - Round Bale Carrier 2400
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TRANSPORTING
Requirements
Comply with federal, state, local and provincial laws
regarding the transport of farm equipment on public
roadways.
Verify that the tractor / tow vehicle is approved for
transporting the equipment and that the equipment is
securely attached to the tractor / tow vehicle.
Verify safety chain is installed and properly connected
before transporting equipment.
Verify that the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem, all
lights and reflectors are clean and visible.
Transport Position
Fully raise lift arm, engage and secure lock chains.
Figure 40
Install / secure the lock chain (Item 1) [Figure 40] to the
pick-up arm.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Use of an unapproved hitch or tractor / tow vehicle
can result in loss of control, leading to serious
injury or death.
Tractor / tow vehicle and hitch must have the rated
capacity to tow equipment.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Excess weight will greatly increase tractor stopping
distance and may cause the operator to lose control
of the tractor or tow vehicle.
Towing Vehicle / Tractor must have adequate
braking capacity to safely control 23,140 lb. (10,496
kg) GVW trailing load. Do not tow over 20 mph (32
km/h). Towing Vehicle / Tractor unit should weigh
15,500 lb. (7,030 kg) or approximately 67% of GVW.
Do not transport if rear bales are overhanging rear
of carrier deck. Rear of carrier deck should extend
beyond rear bales for a minimum of 2 ft. (61 cm).
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OPERATING POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION
Travel at a low speed when transporting over bumps
/ rough terrain and monitor the condition and
position of bales while transporting.