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Safety
1-8 October 2019 16K PLUS
Transport Safety
Highway and Transportation Safety
CAUTION: Exceeding speeds of 20 mph (32 km/h) is not legal or safe on public roads.
DO NOT exceed 20 mph (32 km/h) with this machine.
WARNING: This machine is over width. Use extreme caution transporting on public
roadways and through narrow areas.
• Adopt safe driving practices. . .
• Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times.
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 relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency
stop to be safe and secure.
• 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.
• Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
• Be sure stock lights as well as accessory lights are connected and operating properly.
• Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on
the highway during daylight and night time transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your
dealer.
• The 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 the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 km/h) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Be sure stock lights as well as accessory lights are connected and operating properly.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections,
etc.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased
length, width and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.