Bush Hog RMB 1660 - Manual (Page 92)

OPERATION
RMB 1660 11/10 Operation Section 4-38
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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19.1 Transport Height
There is no fixed dimension for transport height. It
will vary depending on the height that the machine
is carried and the degree of arm fold that the rear of
the cab will allow.
For the majority of installations the transport height
will generally fall between a minimum of 3.45m
(11’1/2”) and a maximum of 3.65m (12’) when the
machine is correctly folded.
NOTE: Ensure that the mower sections are fully raised and that the transport locks are engaged for each
section.
Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway
or boarding a trailer for transport, the tractor brake
pedals should be locked together. Locking the
pedals ensures that both wheels brake
simultaneously while stopping, especially when
making an emergency stop.
Use extreme caution and avoid hard applications of
the tractor brakes when towing heavy loads at road
speeds. Never tow the implement at speeds
greater than 20 MPH (32 kph). OPS-U- 0018
19.2 Transporting on Public Roadways
Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and implement on public roadways. The tractor
must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning
lights to alert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for
automotive drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them.
Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the
tractor’s slower speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing is wider than
the tractor tire width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road.
Make sure that a proper size safety tow chain is secured between the tractor and implement before entering a
public road. OPS-U- 0019