Specifications

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Operation - 25 Series Rotary Tiller
TRANSPORTING
Requirements
Comply with federal, state, local and provincial laws
regarding the transport of farm equipment on public
roadways.
Verify that the tractor is approved for transporting the
equipment and that the equipment is securely attached to
the tractor.
Verify safety chain is installed and properly connected
before transporting equipment (if applicable).
Verify that the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem, all
lights and reflectors are clean and visible.
Transporting Guidelines
The ratio of the tractor / tow vehicle weight to the loaded
equipment weight plays an important role in defining
acceptable travel speed.
TRAVEL SPEED - Acceptable travel speed.
WEIGHT RATIO - Weight of fully equipped or loaded
implement(s) relative to weight of tractor / tow vehicle.
With the rotary tiller connected to the tractor, enter the
operator’s position. (See “Entering The Operator’s
Position” on page 25.) Start the engine.
Fully raise the rotary tiller into the transport position. (See
the tractor’s operator’s manual for detailed information on
operating the three-point hitch.)
Move the tractor and rotary tiller to the work site.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
• Keep PTO shields and all guards in place
• Keep bystanders away.
• Do not allow riders.
• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).
• Always use hazard flashers on the tractor when
transporting unless prohibited by law.
• Always follow local regulations when
transporting on public roadways. Check with
your local authorities.
Never exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
Use of an unapproved hitch or tractor can result in
loss of control, leading to serious injury or death.
Tractor and hitch must have the rated capacity to
tow equipment.
TRAVEL SPEED WEIGHT RATIO
Up to 20 mph (32 kph) 1 to 1 (or less)
Up to 10 mph (16 kph) 2 to 1 (or less)
DO NOT TOW More than 2 to 1