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SAFETY
SMR-600 04/21 Safety Section 1-10
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SMR-600 04/21 Safety Section 1-10
Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the
equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this
equipment at high speeds. Understand the Power Unit and Implement and how it handles
before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Power Unit steering and
brakes are in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Power Unit and Implement, determine the proper transport speeds
for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
Test the power unit at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes
smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Power Unit and Implement. As
you increase the speed of the Power Unit the stopping distance increases. Determine the
maximum transport speed not to exceed 20 mph (30 kph) for transporting this equipment.
Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only after
you determine that the equipment can be operated at a higher speed. Use extreme care
and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the power unit and implement from
turning over. Determine the maximum turning speed for you and this equipment before
operating on roads or uneven ground.
Only transport the power unit and Implement at the speeds which allow you to properly
control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Power Unit with weak or faulty
brakes or worn tires. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking
distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When operating in traffic
always use the Power Unit’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of
traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement using the power unit. Turn curves
or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain
that at least 20% of the power unit’s weight is on the rear wheels to maintain safe steerage.
Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces.
Only connect the Implement to a properly sized and equipped Power Unit
which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. Never tow
the Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow
the Implement at speeds over 20 MPH.