J&M HHS-42B - Manual (Page 19)

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INITIAL OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE HEADER TRANSPORT
Before the header transport is put into service:
Has the Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem been properly positioned at the rear of the header
transport?
Have all danger, warning, caution and important signs on the equipment been read and
understood? If employees or others use or are near this equipment, make sure that they also
have read and understood all danger, warning, caution and important signs on the equipment and
have also read the operator’s manual.
Are all braces, bolts, nuts, lug bolts and lug nuts properly fastened?
Has the header transport been properly fastened to the towing unit? Use a good quality hitch pin
with clip and safety chains.
Are the rear amber extremity lights properly positioned? Extend lights within 16” of the left and
right extremities of the header.
SAFETY CHAIN USER INSTRUCTIONS
a) Secure the safety chain by looping it around the tongue support located on the underside of the
Ball Hitch Tongue and connect to the towing machine’s attaching bar.
b) Do Not allow more slack than necessary for articulation.
c) Do Not use any intermediate support as the attaching point.
d) Store the safety chain by securing it around the tongue.
e) Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise
damaged or deformed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS/MAINTENANCE
Adjust the brackets on the header transport to best fit your make and model header. When
mounting the header, NEVER position yourself under or near the header. Securely fasten the
header to the header transport.
Do not exceed the load and size limits of the unit.
Keep the tires properly inflated. Both under inflation and over inflation can greatly reduce tire life.
Inspect bracing and welds periodically and repair immediately if needed. Failure to repair could
cause extensive damage and greatly reduce the life of the unit.
Repack the bearings in the hub assembly once a year or as needed. Use a good quality bearing
lubricant such as Bearing Gard MK1 or equivalent.
Grease the ball using the zerk on the front gooseneck assembly every 8 hours or as needed.
Be sure to check the hub nuts often and keep them properly tightened.
BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Tow Loads Safely
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or
without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider
the total weight of the equipment and its load.
Observe these recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which may be lower:
If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not travel more than 32 km/h (20 mph) and
do not tow loads more than 1.5 times the tractor weight.
If towed equipment does have brakes, do not travel more than 40 km/h (25 mph) and do
not tow loads more than 4.5 times the tractor weight.
Ensure the load does not exceed the recommended weight ratio. Use additional caution when towing
loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines.