Land Pride Backhoes BH2585 User Manual

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Important Safety Information

10/28/05

Land Pride

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

Transport
Machinery Safely

Comply with state and local laws.

Maximum transport speed for

implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a
slower speed.

Sudden breaking can cause a

towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with breaks.

Use the following maximum

speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:

20 mph when weight is less than

or equal to the weight of tractor.

10 mph when weight is double

the weight of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load

that is more than double the
weight of tractor.

Transporting the Loader
and Attachment

Always drive up the ramp with

heavy end uphill. Engage parking
brake.

Secure loader and attachments

using tiedowns and chains. Use
towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate capacity.

Use Safety
Lights and Devices

Slow moving tractors, self-

propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.

Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.

Tractors With Cabs
Tractors Equipped With
ROPS

There should be sufficient

clearance for the operator when
mounted to a tractor with a cab or
that is equipped with ROPS.

The ROPS may need to be

extended or flipped around to
obtain sufficient clearance.

Keep Riders
Off Machinery

Riders obstruct the operator’s

view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.

Never allow children to operate

equipment.

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