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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 vehicle 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 if
or all highway lighting and marking requirements.
• When driving tractor and sprayer on road under 20 m.p.h. (40 kph) at night or during day, use flashing amber warning lights and a
slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight a which you are operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased length and weight
of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc.
• 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. If required,
safety chains should be obtained and installed. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connec-
tion 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.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, disengage PTO and all power drives, shut off engine and
remove ignition key.
• Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance.
• Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
Safety
