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Safety notes
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Check for correct coupling between tow hook and
trailer. See the Towing Attachments section.
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Use ballast weight as recommended. NEVER add
more ballast to compensate a higher load than al-
lowed. Reduce load.
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Only North American markets. A safety chain will help
control drawn equipment should it be accidentally
separated from the drawbar while transporting. Us-
ing the proper adaptor parts, attach the chain to the
tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor
location. Provide only enough slack in the chain to
permit turning. See your Dealer for a chain with a
strength rating equal to, or greater than the gross
weight of the towed machine (Fig.2-37).
Road transport
Before operating your tractor on a public road, a number
of precautions must be taken.
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Get to know - and comply with - all local bye-laws,
and national laws appropriate to your tractor.
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Lock both brake pedals together.
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Raise all implements to their transport position and
lock them in place.
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Place all implements into their narrowest transport
configuration.
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Disengage the PTO and differential lock.
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Make sure tractor and equipment are equipped with
slow moving vehicle (SMV) signs or beacon if the law
requires them (Fig.2-38 and 2-39).
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Make sure any required clearance flags or hazard
lights are in place and in working order.
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Make sure you use a proper safety hitch pin with a
safety clip retainer.
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Clean off all reflectors and road lights, front and rear,
and be certain they are in working order.
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Three-point hitch and implements jutting out from
the sides make a much larger arc when turning than
towed equipment. Make certain to maintain enough
clearance for safe turning.
Highway Code regulations
Before operating your tractor on a public road, a number
of precautions must be taken.
WARNING: DO NOT allow any passengers on the
tractor, trailer or towed equipment.
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Know the route you are going to travel.
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Use the prescribed lights or, if required, the rotating
beacon, both in the daytime and in the night-time
(Fig.2-39).
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North America - Use regulation lights and blinking
hazard lights when travelling on road.
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Use caution when towing a load at transport speeds
especially if the towed equipment is NOT equipped
with brakes.
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Observe all local or national regulations regarding the
road speed of your tractor.
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Use extreme caution when transporting on snow-
covered or slippery roads.
Fig.2-38 - Use the symbol in force in your country
Fig.2-39
Fig. 2-37
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