Demco RMLE, Operator'S Manual

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• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop tractor or towing vehicle, set brakes, disengage PTO and all power
drives, shut off engine and remove ignition key .
• Store unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park equipment 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.
• 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 and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emer-
gency 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.
• 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 a tractor and sprayer under 20 mph (40 kph) day or night, 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 loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight at 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 sprayer when making turns, stopping, 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 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.
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