Fast BW500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Transport Safely
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SAFETY
Transport Safely
IMPORTANT: When transporting, always
travel at a reasonable and safe speed
which permits adequate control of steering
and stopping. Reduce speed considerably
when traveling over rough ground. Be cer-
tain everyone is clear of machine.
Refer to OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANS-
PORT SPEED (in this section).
Do not exceed weight and speed guide-
lines (in this section).
Towed loads can swerve, upset or cause
loss of control. Refer to TOW LOADS
SAFELY (in this section).
Shift tractor into a lower gear when trans-
porting down steep slopes or hills; never
coast. Stop slowly.
Wide turns may be required with machine
in tow. Use caution in traffic and in con-
gested areas.
To improve stability when traveling through
the field, wings should be unfolded from
transport position as soon as possible
after leaving the roadway.
IMPORTANT: When transporting machine
on a roadway, ALWAYS USE appropriate
lamps and devices for adequate warning
to operators of other vehicles.
Refer to USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND
DEVICES (in this section).
Park Safely
Parked Jack Position
A - Pin
Park machine on a level surface, lower
jack, and retain with pin (A). Block imple-
ment wheels.
A