SAFETY
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DURING OPERATION
•Children should not be allowed on the product.
•Clear the area of small children and bystanders before
moving the equipment.
•Securely a ach feeder to towing unit, using a hardened
3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety chains if required.
Shi towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep
downgrades, thus using the engine as a retarding force.
Keep towing vehicle in gear at all mes. Slow down for
corners and rough terrain.
•Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state
regula ons regarding transpor ng equipment on public
roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be
clean and visible by overtaking or oncoming traffic when
feeder is transported.
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SAFETY CHAIN
‐ if equipment is going to be transported
on a public highway, a safety chain should be obtained
and installed. Always follow state and local regula ons
regarding a safety chain and auxiliary ligh ng when
towing farm equipment on a public highway. Be sure to
check with local law enforcement agencies for your own
par cular regula ons. Only a safety chain (not an elas c
or nylon/plas c tow strap) should be used to retain the
connec on between the towing and towed machines in
the event of separa on of the primary a aching system.
•Install the safety chain by crossing the chains under the
tongue and secure to the draw bar cage or hitch or
bumper frame.
•Beware of bystanders,
par cularly 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 par cularly
important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you
may not hear people shou ng.
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NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED
‐ do not carry passengers
anywhere on, or in, the tractor or equipment, except as
required for opera on.
•Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
•Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it
is moving.
•When hal ng opera on, even periodically, set the
vehicle brakes, shut off the engine and
remove the
igni on key
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HIGHWAY OPERATION
•Adopt safe driving prac ces:
•Keep the brake pedals latched together at all mes.
NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN
TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN
RESULT.
•Always drive at a safe speed rela ve to local condi ons
and ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a
minimum.
•Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of
overturning.
•Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
•Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to
provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not
coast.
•Comply with state and
local laws
governing highway
safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
•Use approved accessory ligh ng flags and necessary
warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on
the highway during daylight and nigh me transport.
•Various safety lights and devices are available from your
dealer or direct from Jackrabbit.
•The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most
locali es. However, some locali es prohibit their use.
Local laws
should be checked for all highway ligh ng and
marking requirements.
•When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or
highway
under 35 kph (20 mph)
at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow‐moving
vehicle (smv) iden fica on emblem.
•Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
•Be a safe and courteous driver.
Always
yield to oncoming
traffic in all situa ons, including narrow bridges,
intersec ons, etc.
•Be observant of bridge loading ra ngs. Do not cross
bridges rated lower than the gross weight as which you
are opera ng.
•Watch for obstruc ons overhead and to the side while
transpor ng.
•Always operate equipment in a posi on to provide
maximum visibility at all mes.
•Make allowances for increased length and weight of the
equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
•Pick the most level route when transpor ng across fields.
Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides.
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Be especially observant of the opera ng area and terrain
‐ watch for holes, rocks or other hidden hazards. Always
inspect the area prior to opera on.
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DO NOT
operate near the edge of drop‐offs or banks.
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DO NOT
operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
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OPERATE
up and down (not across) intermediate slopes.
Avoid sudden starts and stops.
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Do not drink and drive!
•The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor
with ROPS removed.
•Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended
se ngs to increase stability.
•Securely a ach to towing unit. Use a high strength,
appropriately‐sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer
and a ach safety chain.
•Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or
hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the
equipment
•Ensure Disconnect switch is on prior to star ng igni on.
