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HIgHwAY AND TrANSPOrT OPErATIONS
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Adopt safe driving practices:
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
- Always keep the towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
DUrINg OPErATION
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SAFETY CHAIN
-A safety chain must be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations regarding safety
chain and auxiliary lighting when towing equipment on a public high way. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies
for your own particular regulations. Only a safety chain (not an elastic or nylon/plastic tow strap) should be used to retain the
connection between the towing and towed machines in the event of separation of the primary attaching system.
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Install the safety chains by criss crossing chains under tongue and secure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or
bumper frame.
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Beware of bystanders,
PArTICULArLY CHILDrEN!
Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of
the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels, as you may not hear people
shouting.
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NO PASSENgErS ALLOwED
- Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in equipment.
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Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
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When halting operation, even periodically, set the or towing vehicle brakes, shut off the engine, and
remove the ignition key
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Be extra careful when working on inclines.
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Maneuver towing vehicle at safe speeds.
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Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
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Allow for unit length when making turns.
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Keep all bystanders and pets clear of the work area.
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Operate the towing vehicle from the operators seat only.
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Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while standing alongside
of unit.
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Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
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As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all problems.
Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
FOLLOwINg OPErATION
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Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the towing vehicle, set the brakes, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition
keys
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Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
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Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
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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.
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