Walinga Ultra-Vac 6614D, Operator'S Manual

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4.10 TRANSPORTING -Towing (cont’d)
8. **Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be
seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming
traffic.
**The SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem can
only be displayed when the Ultra-Vac is being
towed at speeds less than
40 kph (25 mph). see ANSI S276.7.7.2.3
*The SMV emblem shall be removed or
covered when the Ultra-Vac is being
towed at a speed that is greater than
40 kph (25 mph)
9. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
10. Make sure the discharge boom is placed in
the transport position and resting in the
boom saddle.
11. Always use hazard flashers on the towing
vehicle when transporting unless prohibited by
law.
12. Secure all the components and
accessories before transporting.
13. Make sure that all the lights and reflectors
that are required by local highway and
transport authorities are in place, are
clean and can be seen clearly by all
overtaking and oncoming traffic.
Table 3 Road Speed vs Weight Ratio
Up to 32 kph
1 to 1 or less
(20 mph)
Up to 16 kph
2 to 1 or less
(10 mph)
Do not tow More than 2 to 1
It is not recommended that the machine be
transported faster than 20 mph (32 kph). Table 3
gives the acceptable transport speed as the ratio of
the weight of the towing vehicle to the machine
weight.
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Road Speed relative
to the weight of the
towing machine.
Weight of fully
equipped or loaded
Ultra-Vac(s)