Safety - VT3000 Series
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Machine Requirements And Capabilities
• Fasten seat belt securely. If equipped with a foldable
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS), only fasten
seat belt when ROPS is up and locked. DO NOT wear
seat belt if ROPS is down.
• Stop the machine and engage the parking brake.
Install blocks in front of and behind the rear tires of
the machine. Install blocks underneath and support
the equipment securely before working under raised
equipment.
• Keep bystanders clear of moving parts and the work
area. Keep children away.
• Use increased caution on slopes and near banks and
ditches to prevent overturn.
• Make certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem is installed so that it is visible and legible.
When transporting the equipment, use the flashing
warning lights (if equipped) and follow all local
regulations.
• Operate this equipment with a machine equipped
with an approved Roll-Over Protective Structure
(ROPS). Always wear seat belt when the ROPS is up.
Serious injury or death could result from falling off
the machine.
• Before leaving the operator’s position:
1. Always park on a flat level surface.
2. Place all controls in neutral.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Stop engine.
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Carry passengers only in designated seating areas.
Never allow riders on the machine or equipment.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
• Start the equipment only when properly seated in
the operator’s seat. Starting a machine in gear can
result in serious injury or death.
• Operate the machine and equipment from the
operator’s position only.
• The parking brake must be engaged before leaving
the operator’s seat. Rollaway can occur because the
transmission may not prevent machine movement.
Transport Safety
• Do not exceed 10 mph (16 kph). Reduce speed on
rough roads and surfaces.
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway
safety and movement of machinery on public roads.
• Use the SMV emblem and warning light. Local
laws should be checked for all highway lighting and
marking requirements.
• Check all reflectors for visibility and cleanliness
before transport.
• Always place both hydraulic lock up valves in
“closed” position before transporting.
• Always install the complete package of depth control
stops (17 in. long) on shaft of main frame cylinder for
long distances and also lock the wings manually as
shown in fig. 91.
• Always attach a safety chain to the tractor drawbar
and the equipment hitch before transport.
• Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations and
move to the side of the road so any following traffic
may pass.
• Always enter curves or drive up or down hills at a
low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
• Never allow riders on either tractor or equipment.
• Keep tractor in a lower gear at all times when
traveling down steep grades.
• Maintain proper brake settings at all times (if
equipped).
• Stay clear of overhead power lines when raising or
lowering the wings. Electrocution can occur without
direct contact.
