Safety Towing Trailers/Implements Safely (Mass) Stopping distance increases with speed and mass of trailer/implement, and when transporting on slopes. Towed mass with or without brakes that is too heavy for the tractor or is towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load. TS216 —UN—23AUG88 Trailer/implement brake system Top speed - unbraked ................................................................................................. 25 km/h (15.5 mph) - overrun brake ...........................................................................................
25 km/h (15.5 mph) - independent ............................................................................................. 25 km/h (15.5 mph) - hydraulic brake ......................................................................................... 25 km/h (15.5 mph) - dual-line air brake ...................................................................................... Maximum design speed - single-line air brake .................................................................................... 25 km/h (15.5 mph) There may be legal limits in force that restrict travel speeds to figures lower than those quoted here.
Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines. DX,TOW3,EU -19-19AUG09-1/1 Use Caution On Slopes and Uneven Terrain Avoid holes, ditches, and obstructions which cause the tractor to tip, especially on slopes. Avoid sharp uphill turns. Driving forward out of a ditch, mired condition, or up a steep slope could cause tractor to tip over rearward. Back out of these situations if possible. RXA0103437 —UN—01JUL09 Danger of overturn increases greatly with narrow tread setting, at high speed. Not all conditions that can cause a tractor to overturn are listed. Be alert for any situation in which stability may be compromised.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly, straight down the slope. Never drive near the edge of a gully, drop-off, ditch, steep embankment, or a body of water. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the ground caves in Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.
Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop or shift while on a slope. DX,WW,SLOPE -19-12OCT11-1/1 05-9 030612 PN=18