Art's-Way Manufacturing 6812B, Operator'S Manual

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Manual No. 590770 (August 2012) ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
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TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER
TRANSPORTING THE HARVESTER
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
It is the responsibility of the operator to
know the lighting and marking requirements
of local highway authorities. Road hazard
lights provided with this harvester conform
to current ASAE standard 279.10 Lighting
and marking of agricultural equipment on
highways. Be sure to use and maintain the
proper warning lights and markings at all times
on public roads.
1. Connect the harvester to the tractor. (Refer to Tractor/
Harvester Connection Section).
2. Ensure a safety chain is connected to the tractor and
harvester.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A safety chain will help control drawn
equipment should it accidentally separate
from the drawbar while transporting. Using the
appropriate adapter parts, attach the chain to
the tractor drawbar or other specifi ed anchor
location. Provide only enough slack in the
chain to permit turning.
3. Lower the harvester’s off-loading boom.
4. Raise the harvester so the header lifter wheels do not
contact the ground.
5. Ensure the harvester will pass below any overpasses,
power lines, or elevated obstacles.
6. Transport the harvester empty when possible.
7. Transport the harvester at speeds below 20 mph (32
km/h).
8. Ensure the harvester is equipped with road hazard
lights, a slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem, two
(2) red re
fl ectors, and two (2) red-orange re fl ectors
mounted on the rear of the harvester. Keep the lights,
emblem, and re
fl ectors clean and visible at all times.
9. Ensure the harvester is equipped with amber re fl ectors
mounted on the front and sides of the harvester. Keep
the re
fl ectors clean and visible at all times.
10. Turn on the road hazard lights when transporting the
harvester on public roads.
11. Adhere to all safety guidelines. (Refer to Safety
Instructions – Transportation Safety).