Meyer 4116 Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
TRANSPORTING
WARNING: DO NOT TOW AT
SPEEDS GREATER THAN 10 MPH. FAIL
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URE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Operating speed is dictated by the terrain
over which you are traveling. Always use
caution. Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that
are unsafe.
Always disconnect the PTO drive shaft from
the tractor and return it to its storage bracket
on the front of the box for transporting, see
figure 3. Failure to do this may result in
equipment damage.
Your running gear probably has a telescop
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ing tongue for convenience to hitch up. Al
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ways back up and lock this tongue in the
operating position after hitching.
WARNING: YOU MUST OBSERVE
ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN
TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROAD
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WAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL
HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING RE
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QUIREMENTS.
Be sure and observe that the rear discharge
door is latched closed before traveling on
roadways.
WARNING: INSTALL A SMV EM
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BLEM ON REAR OF DUMP BOX FOR
TRANSPORTING ON ROADWAYS AND
KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN. FAILURE TO
HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER
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SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If you will travel on public roads and it is legal
to do so, you must know all rules governing
such operation. This will include lighting and
brake requirements in addition to traffic
rules. You may also be required to install a
safety chain device on the running gear.
Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can
see that no one is attempting to pass you and
that all traffic is sufficiently clear from you be-
fore making any turns.
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FIGURE 3. PTO STORAGE