Fast BW500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Observe Maximum Transport Speed
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SAFETY
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
CAUTION: Be sure all bystanders
are clear of sprayer.
IMPORTANT: Transport sprayer only
with tank EMPTY to prevent sprayer
damage.
This sprayer is not equipped with service
or parking brakes.
The maximum transport speed for this
implement is 20 mph (32 km/h).
Some tractors are capable of operating at
speeds that exceed the maximum trans-
port speed of this implement. Regardless
of the maximum speed capability of the
tractor being used to tow this implement,
do not exceed the implement's maximum
transport speed.
Exceeding the implement's maximum
transport speed can result in:
Loss of control of the tractor/implement
combination
Reduced or no ability to stop during brak-
ing
Implement tire failure
Damage to the implement structure or its
components
Use additional caution and reduce speed
when towing under adverse surface condi-
tions, when turning, and when on inclines.
For transport, the weight of the EMPTY
sprayer must not be more than 1.5 times
the weight of the tractor. Minimum towing
tractor weight for the BW500 / BW750
Trailer Sprayer is 3,000 lbs (1361 kg).
Never tow this implement with a motor
vehicle. Tow only with a properly ballasted
tractor.
EC Compliance Notification
WARNING: Environmental trans-
portation hazard. A loaded machine
driven on public roads has a high risk
of tire failure. Do not use the machine
for transporting product on public
roads.
Never transport with the tank filled with
water or chemical.