Bühler 45 Series User Manual

                                           

        45 Series Rotary Tiller 

 

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When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions: 
 
1.   

Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine. 

2.   

Be sure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor and all retainer pins 
are installed. 

3.   

Clean the SMV emblem, lights and reflectors and be sure they are working. 

4.   

Be sure you are in compliance with all applicable lighting and marking regulations 
when transporting.  Check with your local authorities. 

5.   

Be sure your machine can clearly be seen by overtaking and oncoming traffic. 

6.   

Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow faster traffic to pass.  Drive 
on the road shoulder if permitted by law. 

7.   

Do not allow riders. 

8.   

Always use hazard flashers on the tractor when transporting unless prohibited by 
law. 

9.   

Use pilot vehicles front and rear when transporting during times of limited 
visibility. 

10.  

Never transport the machine faster than 20 mph (32 km/h).   The ratio of the 
tractor weight to the Tiller weight plays an important role in defining acceptable 
travel speed.  Table 2 summarizes the recommended  travel speed to weight 
ratio. 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Weight of fully equipped 

   

 

 

 

 

or loaded implement(s) 

   

 

 

 

 

relative to weight of 

   

 

Road Speed 

 

towing machine 

 
   

 

Up to 32 km/h   

1 to 1, or less 

   

 

   (20 mph) 

   

 

   

 

Up to 16 km/h   

2 to 1, or less 

   

 

  (10 mph) 

 
   

 

Do not tow 

 

More than 2 to 1