Brinly-Hardy PA-48 BH Manual Do Utilizador

• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle

listed in the vehicle operator's manual.

• Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a

car, truck or ATV.

• Towing this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turning Radius)

mower is not recommended due to the sharp turning ability

of the ZTR. Damage to this machine or the ZTR may result.

ZTR’s typically operate at higher speeds. Operating above 5

mph may result in damage to this machine.

Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing

vehicle operator's manual for additional safety information.

• Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine.

• Before you back look carefully behind for bystanders.

• Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe

your surroundings and look for bystanders.

• Use this machine for intended purpose only.

• This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home

applications.

• Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high

speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher than

maximum recommended towing speed.

• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain

control. Travel slowly over rough ground.

• Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.

• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on this machine

or the towing vehicle.

• Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate.

Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix

damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.

Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.

• Do not modify the machine or safety devices. Unauthorized

modifications to the towing vehicle or machine may impair its

function and safety, and void the warranty.

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.

• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of

towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance

to stop.

• Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in

towing vehicle operator's manual.

• Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss

of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating

on slopes.

• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that

has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this machine

except at the approved hitch point.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight

limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use

counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing

vehicle operator's manual.

• Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or

operating under adverse surface conditions. Use care when

reversing. To avoid jack-knifing, do not allow towing vehicle

wheels to contact tow bar.

• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

• Keep riders off towed attachment.

• Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as

being struck by objects and being thrown off the attachment

during sudden starts, stops and turns.

• Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the

attachment being used in an unsafe manner.

• Keep riders off of tow bar.

Before disconnecting this machine from towing vehicle hitch

plate:

• Stop on level ground.

• Stop towing vehicle engine.

• Lock towing vehicle park brake.

• Block wheels of the machine.

• Make sure body parts are not under tow bar.