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LEGACY
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Plan your route to avoid heavy trafc.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming
trafc in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersection, etc.
• Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross
bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you
are operating.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide
maximum visibility at all times. Makes allowances for
increased length and weight of the equipment when
making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
• A safety chain will help control drawn equipment
should it accidentally separate from the drawbar.
• Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or
other anchor location. Provide only enough slack in
the chain to permit turning.
• Use hydraulic cylinder transport lockup during road
transportation.
• Maximum road speed is 20 m.p.h.
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS
• Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
• Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
• Protect hands and body from high pressure uids.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
DISPOSE OF FLUIDS PROPERLY
• Improperly disposing of uids can harm the
environment and ecology. Before draining any
uids, contact your local environmental agency
for the proper waste disposal methods.
• Use proper container when draining uids. Do
not use food or beverage containers that may
mislead someone into drinking from them.
• DO NOT pour oil into the ground, down a drain, or
into a stream, pond, or lake. Observe relevant
environmental protection regulations when disposing
of oil and other harmful waste.
Safety
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