New Holland SD440A, Repair Manual

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
CHECK with local authorities regarding transport on
public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
ONLY TOW at a safe speed [25 km/hr (16 mph)]. Use
caution when turning corners or meeting traffic.
BE SURE transport lighting is plugged in and that the red
taillight(s), amber flashers, and amber signal lights are all
working properly.
ALWAYS be certain that no one is behind or near the air
drill before moving it.
BE SURE all safety transport locks are in place before
transporting the air drill.
BE SURE the reflector decals are clearly visible from all
sides of the air drill and the ‘Slow Moving Vehicle’ sign is
at the rear of the air drill in clear view of overtaking traffic.
BE SURE the tractor weight is equal to or greater than the
total weight of the air cart and air drill.
BE SURE all the wheel bolts are torqued to proper
specifications before transporting the air drill.
WATCH for power poles and overhead power lines.
ALWAYS lock the tractor drawbar when transporting the
air drill.
ALWAYS park the air drill on level ground and block the
wheels before unhooking from the towing vehicle.
NEVER subject the air drill to steep side grades while in
transport position.
ALWAYS use the hitch jack supplied with the air drill
when unhooking from the tractor.
NEVER brake or decelerate during cornering.
ALWAYS enter corners slowly. SLOW the machine to
turning speed before entering a corner. DO NOT
decelerate while executing the turn.
SAFETY DECALS
KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN. Wipe clean when
necessary.
CHECK that the safety decals are not obstructed by the
openers. If the decals are covered up, replace in a location
that is clear to view.
REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are
available from your dealer.
To replace decals:
1. Remove the old decal. Clean the area where the new
decal will be affixed.
2. Remove the decal backing. Carefully affix the decal to
the air drill.
3. Work the air bubbles out from under the decal. Use a
clean piece of paper or the decal backing itself.