Buhler 535 - Manual (Page 98)

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Implement Safety Chains
Implements that have safety chains can be attached to
the tractor using the tie-down slots () and the chain
slot (2) on the drawbar and drawbar cage . Make sure
the chain has enough slack in it to allow the tractor to
turn and not restrict implement turning .
The safety chain should be strong enough to carry
the gross weight of the implement to be towed by the
tractor . Check the implement operator’s manual for
weight and safety chain attachment instructions .
Your Buhler Versatile dealer can assist in properly
attaching safety chains to the tractor .
Implement Transport
Use the following precautions when attaching and
towing implements with the tractor:
• Hook equipment to the drawbar only .
• Be sure that the drawbar is locked in position with
the side wear blocks to keep it from swinging side
to side .
• When transporting implements on the highway,
place the drawbar in the center position to stabilize
the tractor and towed implement .
• Use the drawbar pin retainer on the drawbar at all
times to prevent the equipment from unhitching
from the tractor .
• Use safety chains from the drawbar and drawbar
cage to the implement when on public roads to
prevent the equipment from rolling into oncoming
traffic or ditches should the hitch pin be lost .
• Use a safe towing speed as specified by the
implement manufacturer .
• Use safety warning equipment as required by law .
CAUTION: WHEN TOWING LOADS OR IMPLEMENTS
ABOVE 16 KM/H (10 MPH), THE TOWED IMPLEMENT
MUST NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT OF THE
TRACTOR, UNLESS THE IMPLEMENT IS EQUIPPED
WITH BRAKES. IF EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES, THE
IMPLEMENT WEIGHT MUST NOT EXCEED 2 TIMES
THE TRACTOR WEIGHT.
Section 3 - Operation
Drawbar Assembly