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Operation - VT3000 Series
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Transporting
Requirements
Comply with federal, state, local and provincial
laws regarding the transport of farm equipment
on public roadways.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Use of an unapproved hitch or tractor can result
in loss of control, leading to serious injury or
death.
Tractor and hitch must have the rated capacity to
tow equipment.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Excess weight will greatly increase tractor
stopping distance and may cause the operator to
lose control of the tractor.
IMPORTANT
Tractor must have adequate braking capacity
to safely control VT3000 GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight) trailing load. Do not tow over 20
mph (32 kph). Tractor unit should weigh
approximately 67% of GVW.
Verify that the tractor is approved for transporting
the equipment and that the equipment is securely
attached to the tractor.
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.
When transporting the VT3000, always place the
complete depth control package 17” (431.80 mm)
long on shaft of 4-1/2” x 24” (114 mm x 610 mm)
(clevis end) main frame lift cylinder.
Transport Position
Wings fully raised, depth control package in place
and lockout valves in closed position.
Figure 171
Complete depth control package (Item 1) [Figure
171] installed for transport.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Excess weight will greatly increase tractor
stopping distance and may cause the operator to
lose control of the tractor.
Figure 172
Engage wing stop link (Item 1) [Figure 172] .
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