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TRANSPORTING
TRANSPORTING Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18 Page 41
TRANSPORTING
Following Safe Transport
Procedures
A. Lights
B. SMV Emblem
C. Reflector Tape
D. Reflectors
E. SIS Emblem
CAUTION: When transporting the
machine on a road or highway at night
or during the day, use warning lights
and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles.
Check local governmental regulations.
Various safety devices are available from
your Fast Ag Solutions dealer. Keep safety
items in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged items.
Upward force on hitch may cause instability
when transporting. Add BALLAST to tractor
as required.
BEWARE of overhead wires and narrow
gates. KNOW the transport height and width
of your machine. (See Machine Dimensions
& Specifications .)
Travel at a reasonable and safe speed;
REDUCE speed over rough or uneven
terrain, slopes, and when turning. See
Observe Maximum Transport Speed .
BE SURE SMV emblem, reflectors, and
warning lights are clean, visible, and in good
condition.
BE SURE your safety chain has a strength
rating greater than the gross weight of the
machine.
Preparing the Machine for
Transport
Fold Toolbar for Transport
CAUTION: Be sure all bystanders are
clear of the Rotary Hoe.
CAUTION: See Observe Maximum
Transport Speed in the Safety section
for towing information.
IMPORTANT: Raise the Rotary Hoe off
the ground before folding or
unfolding.
IMPORTANT: Never back the Rotary
Hoe with the hoe wheel touching the
ground.
Lock the wings together with the
crossbar tube (A) for BACKING UP ONLY
.
Do not use the lock bar tube for transporting
in the forward direction.
Figure 3: Tube in Storage Position
Figure 4: Tube installed for backing up only