Blue Rhino FC-0007 - Manual (Page 19)

SAFETY
SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-13
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from
operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and
Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways.
Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good condition and operate
properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe transport
speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
• Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply
the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the
Tractor and Implement. As you increase the speed of the Tractor the
stopping distance increases. Determine the maximum safe transport
speed for you and this Equipment.
• Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a
higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning
sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over.
Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equip-
ment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
• Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have
determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the
equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or
faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the
braking distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When
operating in traffic always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce
your speed. Be aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
(SG-19)
Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement using the tractor. Turn curves or go up or
down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at least 20% of
the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces.
(STI-1)
Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor which
exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the
Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle. Never tow the Implement
and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the Implement at
speeds over 20 MPH.
(STI-6)