J&M HS-36B - Manual (Page 15)

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BE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER IS SHUT OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE HEADER TRANSPORT
Before the header transport is put into service:
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.
INITIAL OPERATION/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.
Be sure to check the hub nuts often and keep them properly tightened.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS/MAINTENANCE
WA R N I N G
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.
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.
BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: