FAST AG Solutions 973PT, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
SAFETY 3PT Sprayer 973PT Page 29
Proceed cautiously under overhead power
lines and around utility poles. Know the
transport height of your machine.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact with overhead electrical lines.
Prepare for Transport
CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or
death to your or others.
Never tow the machine behind a truck or
other motor vehicle. This machine is
designed only to be towed with a properly
sized and ballasted tractor.
Use a tractor large enough to maintain
control. Properly ballast tractor for towing
your machine. Refer to tractor Operator’s
Manual and this Manual to ensure that
machine can be safely transported with your
tractor.
Be aware of height and width restrictions to
avoid a collision with overpasses or other
road users.
Always fold wings fully. If wing fold cylinders
are removed, chain wings together to
prevent accidental lowering. Fully raise
frame, close hydraulic lock-up valve (if
equipped) and install Transport/Service locks
before transporting. Latch the tractor brakes
together.
Attach a properly sized safety chain for the
load being towed. Refer to Use a Safety
Chain .
IMPORTANT: Do not transport on a
roadway unless the machine is
equipped with proper functioning
lights and reflective markings or
emblems.
Ensure that the lights and reflective markings
or emblems are clean and visible. Contact
your Fast Ag Solutions dealer for lights and
lighting harnesses.
Always follow local and national regulations
for equipment size, lighting and marking
before driving on public roadways. You are
responsible for understanding and complying
with all requirements regarding roadway
transport. Refer to Use Safety Lights and
Devices .
Transport Safely
CAUTION: When transporting, always
travel at a reasonable and safe speed
which permits adequate control of
steering and stopping.
Reduce speed considerably when traveling
over rough ground. Be certain everyone is
clear of the machine.
Do not exceed weight and speed guidelines.
Refer to Observe Maximum Transport
Speed .
Towed loads can swerve and upset or cause
loss of control. Refer to Tow Loads Safely .
Shift tractor into a lower gear when
transporting down steep slopes or hills;
never coast. Stop slowly.
Wide turns may be required with the machine
in tow. Use caution in traffic and in congested
areas.
To improve stability when traveling through
the field, wings should be unfolded from
transport position as soon as possible after
leaving the roadway.
IMPORTANT: When transporting the
machine on a roadway, ALWAYS USE
appropriate lamps and devices for