Meridian Bulk Seed Tender Seed Express 225RST, Руководство оператора

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7. TOWING
7.1 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with local, state, and federal
laws governing safety and conveyance
of farm machinery on public roads.
2.
Ensurealllights,reflectors,andotherlighting
requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
3. Ensure that the trailer is equipped with brakes
that are in good working order. Be familiar with
their operation.
4. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
for rough terrain and when cornering.
5. Fasten frame securely to trailer before
transporting.
6. Be sure the trailer is securely hitched to the
towing vehicle and a retainer is used through
the hitch jaws. Always attach a safety chain
between the hitch and the towing vehicle.
7. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
8.
Planyourroutetoavoidheavytraffic.
9. Install auger spout transport lock before
transporting.
10. Do not drink and drive.
11. Be a safe and courteous driver. Yield to
oncomingtrafficinallsituations,including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
fortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
12. Never allow riders on the tender or the
trailer.
7.2 CONNECTING THE TRAILER
WARNING
UPENDING HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from
upending hazard, do not stand over the
hitch when unhooking the trailer from
the tow vehicle. Load or fill compartment
1 first to keep weight on the hitch. Unload
or empty compartment 2 first to keep
weight on the hitch.
7.2.1 Bumper Hitch
1. Complete the Pre-operation Checklist.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD
Ensure that all bystanders, especially
small children, are clear of the working
area. Ensure there is enough room and
clearance to safely back up to the
machine.
2. Use the trailer jack to lift the hitch above
the height of the receiver on the tow vehicle
(standard hitch assembly shown).