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5.4 TRANSPORTING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Read and understand owner’s manual before using. Review
safety precautions annually.
• Before operating the trailer, look in all directions and make sure
no bystanders, especially small children are in the work area.
• No riders allowed when transporting.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Before moving, be sure required lights and reflectors are
installed and working.
• Before maintenance or repair, stop vehicle, set parking brake,
and remove ignition key.
• Place safety stands under frame and chock wheels before
working on tires or chassis.
• Maintain wheel bolts at torque as recommended in the manual.
• If equipped with brakes, maintain proper adjustment.
Pull-Type Units
• Use flashing warning lights when transporting on ALL highways
(public roadways) at ALL times (Tractor towed models) EXCEPT
WHEN PROHIBITED BY LAW! (Check w/local law enforcement)
• By all state and federal laws, implement lights do not replace the
SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) identification emblem. All towed
agricultural vehicles must display SMV emblems when traveling
LESS than 20 mph (32 kph).
• Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can see that no one is
attempting to pass you and that all traffic is sufficiently clear
from you before making any turns.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength appropriately
sized hitch pin with mechanical retainer and attach safety chain.
• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Slow down for corners and
rough terrain.
To Prevent Serious Injury Or Death
• Keeps hands and body out of the hitch area when attaching
towing vehicle.
• Keep body clear of crush point between towing vehicle and load.
• Keep hands, legs and feet from under tongue and hitch until jack
is locked into place.
To Prevent Serious Injury Or Death
• Shift to lower gear before going down steep grades.
• Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that are unsafe.
• Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times.
• Never exceed a safe travel speed (which may be less than 20
MPH.).
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