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• 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 of unit you are op
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erating.
• 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 in
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creased length and weight of sprayer when making turns, or stopping.
SAFETY
FOLLOWING OPERATION
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Following operation, or when unhitching, stop tractor or towing unit, set brakes, disengage PTO and all power
drives, shut off engine and
remove ignition key
.
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Store sprayer in an area away from human activity.
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Do not park sprayer where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock
injury could result.
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Do not permit children to play on or around the stored sprayer.
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Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
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Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
hIGhWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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sAfeTy ChAINs:
If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and lo-
cal 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 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 se-
cure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times.
NeveR use INdePeNdeNT BRAKING WITh sPRAyeR
IN ToW. loss of CoNTRol oR uPseT mAy ResulT
.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and 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 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.
• When driving tractor and sprayer under 20 mph (40 kph) day or night, use flashing amber warning lights and
a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
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