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SAFETY
A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-12
©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the
equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this
equipment at high 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 proper 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 Imple-
ment. As you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases.
Determine the maximum transport speed not to exceed 20 mph (30 kph)
for transporting this equipment.
• Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn
only after you determine that the equipment can be operated 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 turning
speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
• Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds which allow you to
properly control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes
or worn tires. 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 care
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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)
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Tractor which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO
NOT transport the Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle.
Never transport the Implement and another Implement connected in
tandem. Never transport the Implement at speeds over 20 MPH.
(STI-6)