New Holland WORKMASTER 35, Operator'S Manual

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5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
SHIPPING TRANSPORT
Carrying the tractor on a transporter
NOTICE: Do not hook the chains around the steering
cylinders, tie rods or the axles. These components could
be damaged by the chain or by excessive strain.
Transport the tractor with all four wheels on a flat bed
trailer or truck. Secure the tractor as follows:
• Secure the front of the tractor at the front of the frame.
NOTE: Use suitable equipment or facilities when load-
ing and unloading the tractor.
• Secure the rear of the tractor at the rear drawbar/hitch.
RECOVERY TRANSPORT
Towing
Towing the tractor
WARNING
Unexpected machine movement!
Never attempt to start the machine by towing.
The machine could start unexpectedly.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
W0941A
WARNING
Transport hazard!
Do not tow the machine on public roads. Tow-
ing could cause a safety hazard for other ve-
hicles using the roadway.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
W1012A
WARNING
Hazard to bystanders!
Do not use cables or rope to tow the machine.
If the cable or rope breaks or slips, it may whip
back with enough force to cause serious in-
jury. When using a chain, attach the chain with
the hook's open side facing UP. If the hook
slips, it will drop down instead of flying up.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
W0441A
NOTICE: If it is necessary to tow the tractor, all gear
levers must be moved to the neutral position before stop-
ping the engine otherwise damage to transmission com-
ponents may occur during towing.
Use a strong chain when towing the tractor. Tow the trac-
tor from the rear using only the drawbar. Tow the tractor
from the front using the tow pin in the front weights or
front support. Have an operator steer and brake the trac-
tor. If possible, run the engine to provide lubrication to the
transmission and power steering.
Place the transmission gearshift levers in neutral, dis-
engaged the front wheel drive, differential lock and
park brake to tow the tractor. Do not exceed
20 km/h
( 12 mph ).
NOTE: The tractor should only be towed a short distance,
such as out of a building. Do not tow on roadways or as
a method of transport.
Towing implements
WARNING
Loss of control hazard!
Always attach or pull towed vehicles from the
tractor drawbar.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
W1013A
For towed vehicles without brake system:
• Do not exceed transport speed of
32 km/h ( 20 mph ).
• Do not exceed fully loaded mass (weight) of 1.5 times
the mass (weight) of the towing unit.
For towed vehicles with brake system:
• Do not exceed transport speed of
32 km/h ( 20 mph ).
• Do not exceed fully loaded mass (weight) of 4.5 times
the mass (weight) of the towing unit.
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