Patriot Pathfinder, Руководство пользователя

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DESIGNATED WORK AREA
WORK AREA DIAGRAM
Before filling/using the Patriot Pathfinder Trailer, a designated work area should be established. The work area should be
a perimeter in which no persons should be allowed that are not directly involved in the operation of the Patriot Pathfinder
Trailer. Also all persons in the work area must have read and understand this manual.
RULES FOR SAFE WORK AREA
Under no circumstances should persons not involved in the operation be allowed to trespass into the work area. It shall be
the duty of all operators to see that children and/or other persons stay out of the work area! Trespass into the work area
by anyone not involved in the actual operation, or trespass into hazard area by anyone, shall result in immediate shut
down by the operator.
It shall be the responsibility of all operators to see that the work area has secure footing, is clean and free of all debris, and
tools, which might cause tripping and/or falling. It shall also be their responsibility to keep the work area clean and
orderly during the operation.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STARTUP AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
It is essential to inspect your Patriot Pathfinder Trailer before each day.
Make sure:
1. All bolts are tight
2. All tires have proper pressure.
3. All pins are in and all clips are in the pins.
4. All grease points are greased.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
1. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that hour speed is low enough for an emergency
stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
2. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
3. Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
4. Always keep towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
5. Do not drink and drive.
6. Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
7. Use approved accessory lighting, flags, and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on the
highway during daylight and nighttime transport.
8. 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.
9. When driving the equipment on the road or highway under 20 MPH at night or during the day. Use flashing amber
warning lights and slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
10. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
11. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
12. Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are
operating.
13. Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
14. Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased
length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.