Land Pride Backhoes BH2585 User Manual
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Important Safety Information
10/28/05
Land Pride
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Transport
Machinery Safely
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Comply with state and local laws.
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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.
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Sudden breaking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with breaks.
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Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
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20 mph when weight is less than
or equal to the weight of tractor.
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10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
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IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Transporting the Loader
and Attachment
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Always drive up the ramp with
heavy end uphill. Engage parking
brake.
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Secure loader and attachments
using tiedowns and chains. Use
towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate capacity.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
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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.
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Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Tractors With Cabs
Tractors Equipped With
ROPS
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There should be sufficient
clearance for the operator when
mounted to a tractor with a cab or
that is equipped with ROPS.
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The ROPS may need to be
extended or flipped around to
obtain sufficient clearance.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
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Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
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Never allow children to operate
equipment.