S.2 Tractor Requirements
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Atways refe,- to the tractor Operator's Manual
to ensure compatibility a.nd maximum safety.
The tractor used to ope.rate the mokfboard plow must
have the. p0'1¥er to lift and pull the moldboard pk,w at a
ground speed between 2 and 5 MP
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Use the chart to select the tractor horsepower
appropriate for your p
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Do not use a tractor of more
than the recommended HP to prevent overloading
frame oo
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one.nts
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Increase the power requirement by
25% when operating in hilly, soft or
wet
conditions.
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6112M
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61t2,6114,6116
18, 22, 25
6212, 621', 6218
36,
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50
The tractor must be matched to the weight of the
moldboard p
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A minimum of 201M. of the combined
tractor and equipment weight should be on the front
v.f\eels. Thi.s will ensure adequate stability during
transport and operation.
Always review the �controls" section of fhe tractor
Operator's Manual to be famiiar with the location,
settings, and function of the tractor controls. Be
fam
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S.2.1 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and implement
near s public roadway, the tractor must be equipped
with proper wamillQ lighting and a Slow Moving Ve.hide
(SMV) emblem, v.flich are cl
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arty \lisible from the.
rest of the unit. Lights and s SMV emblem must be
attached directJy on the implement if the \lisibility of the
tractor wamillQ signals is obscured.
Never operate fhe treeior PTO with the PTO master
shield missing
or
in the. raised position.
S.2.2 RDPS and Sot BoH
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Rollover Hazard
/2,j. � To avoid serious injury or death from
falling off tractor, equipment runover,
rollover, or crushing:
1) Use ROPS equipped tractor.
2) Keep ROPS locked in the UP position.
3) Only operate the equipment when seated in the
tractOf" seat.
4) Always fasten seatbelt when operating the b-actor
a.nd moldboard plow.
The tractor must be equipped with a Ron Over
Protective Struc1ure (ROPS) (tractor cab or rol--bar)
and seat bel1 to protect the operator from Isling off the
tractor. especially during a roll�ver where the driver
could be crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor
with the ROPS in the raised position and seat bett
fastened.
S.2.3 Whool Configuration
Set the tractor wheels so that the right hand tire runs in
the plow furrow
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