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• Never stand alongside of unit with enginer running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine
while standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattened.
• As a precaution, always recheck hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.
Correct all problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop tractor or towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and
remove ignition key.
• Store sprayer in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park sprayer where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and
livestock injury could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH
MACHINE IN TOW, LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions, ensure that your speed is low enough for
an emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep tractor or towing unit in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do
not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect yourself and operators of
other vehicles on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
•SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and
local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement
agencies for your own particular regulations. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should
be used to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching
system. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chains.
Criss cross chains under tongue and secure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
SAFETY
