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XT REAR DISC MOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL
4.4. Transport
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Front axis of the tractor should be well weighted to keep its balance and allow for its steering. If
need be, use front wheel weights.
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Any modifications in the mower's position are possible only if no unauthorized personnel is around
(children in particular).
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During time of transport install on the mower the portable light board and the triangular safety sign
identifying a slow moving vehicle.
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When transporting the mower it should always be placed in the transporting position.
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Before putting the mower to transport position make sure, tha t the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all the rotating parts have come to complete standstill.
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Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions and traffic code applicable in
your country.
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Do not exceed permissible speed of 25 km/h.
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No person and no objects must remain on the mower when driving or transporting.
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When taking turns pay particular CAUTION and consider the machine's weight and dimension.
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Bear in mind that when operating and transporting the machine in areas where high voltage lines
are present, special caution should be exercised due to possibility of contacting the aggregate with
the lines.
4.4.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for mower’s transport safety. Equi pment and parts must
be secured during transport.
To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules:
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seize the mower by any lifting devices only in the places indicated by the hook sign ( Fig. 5 ),
Fig. 5. Transport holders
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for mow er lifting use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than mower’s weight shown
in data plate. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting,
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transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts are
spotted replace these with new ones,
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when mounting slings, chains, handles etc. always pay CAUTION to setting the machine's centre of
gravity properly (
Tab. 4 ),