Walking Path; RIDER TOW TRACTORS; YOUR TOW TRACTOR IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE- Page 5

Your Rider Tow Tractor

RIDER TOW TRACTORS

As a rider your truck is designed to tow loads over

long distances.  It can also be used as a walk-beside

truck when picking stock.

YOUR TOW TRACTOR IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

It may weigh more than an automobile, even without

a load.
• You don't steer the same.
• You don't brake the same.
• You don't accelerate the same.

HOW TO DRIVE WHEN COASTING

•

Travel power unit first only.  Do not turn.  Stay 

to one side of the truck. Use the hand closest to 

the truck to operate the control handle.

• Watch your feet.  Stay out of the path of the truck.
• Make certain the area ahead of you is clear.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE RIDING

Keep both feet on the platform.  Place both hands

on the control handle.  Keep your entire body within

the operator area.

Path of
Truck

Recommended
Walking Path

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time.  Flex your arms and legs.

Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.

BUILT TO STANDARDS

This truck was designed and

built to current industry and

government standards and

guidelines.  For more

information see the following:

• American National Standards

Institute (ASME B56.9)

• Occupational Safety and 

    Health Act (OSHA)          

    §1910.178, Rev. 1999
• Underwriters Laboratory

(UL 583)

• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA 505)

Hands on

controls

Feet on

platform

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