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TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on
public roads.
• Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in
good working condition.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow
down for rough terrain and cornering.
• Fold up and secure feed hopper before
moving or transporting.
• Be sure the chipper is attached positively
to the skid steer with the lock pins fully
engaged.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Never allow riders on the machine.
When transporting the machine, review and follow
these instructions:
1.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
2.
Check that all the lights and reflectors required
by the highway authorities are in place, clean
and working.
3.
Insure that the machine is securely attached to
the tractor with a retainer through the mounting
pins.
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4.
Do not allow riders.
5.
Never exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
when encountering rough road conditions and
cornering.
6.
Do not drink and drive.
7.
Turn the discharge hood and point toward the
rotor to reduce the width of the machine.
8.
Ensure upper rotor housing is securely bolted.
Chute turned in
Upper housing
securely bolted
Fig� 15 TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION
