Z94242
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TRANSPORT SAFETY
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Do not exceed a safe travel speed.
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Always follow and obey applicable highway
rules and regulations.
•
Be sure all lights, markers and SMV sign
required by the traffic regulations are in place,
clean and working.
•
Check 3 point hitch connections and ensure
they are safely pinned with retainers.
•
Never allow riders on the machine.
•
Do not drink and drive.
•
Avoid rough terrain. Slow down when
encountering rough conditions or cornering.
•
Stow and secure feed table before moving
or transporting.
5�1 PREPARE FOR TRANSPORT:
When transporting the machine, review and follow
these instructions:
1.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
2.
Insure that the machine is securely attached to
the tractor with a mechanical retainer through
the 3 point hitch mechanism.
3.
Check that the SMV sign is in place, and all the
lights and reflectors required by the highway
authorities are in place, clean and working.
4.
Check that the tractor is in safe working order.
5.
Plan your route, choose the most direct and
safest path.
6.
Turn the discharge hood and point toward the
tractor to reduce the width of the machine.
7.
Secure chipper components including:
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access covers, and shields: bolted
•
rotor housing: bolted
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stow the feed table: secure lock pin
5 TRANSPORTING
5�2 STOW THE FEED TABLE:
All models except the BX32 Series: The feed chute
folds up when not in use for transportation and
storage.
1.
Release the feed chute lock pin.
2.
Carefully grasp the front edge of the feed chute
and fold it up to its vertical position.
3.
Secure the feed table by engaging the latch pin
into the pin tab.
Note:
When lowering the
feed hopper, be aware of
a pinch point between the
hopper and the sub chute.
Feed Hopper
Stowed
Feed Chute Lock
Pin
