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POTENTIAL HAZARD
· This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving
vehicle emblem. These items are required to drive on a public street or roadway.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents
causing personal injury.
· Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment may also be a violation of state laws
and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets and /or fines.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
·Backward tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp.
· Use only a single, full width ramp: DO NOT use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
· If individual ramps must be used, use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the unit.
· DO NOT exceed a 15
0
angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
· Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
· Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
4.4.2
Loading a Unit
: Use extreme caution when loading units on trailer or trucks.
One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tire is recommended instead of
individual ramps for each side of the unit. The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back
between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having a full width ramp provides
a surface for the frame members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use
one full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the
trailer or truck do not exceed 15
0
.
DO NOT attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a
ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
