Demco 1050 - FOLLOWING OPERATION; HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and
all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock injury
could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adopt safe driving practices:
- Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE
IN TOW, LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
- Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not
coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on the
highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• 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.
• When driving the tractor and equipment on the road under 20 mph (40 kph) at night or during the day, use flashing
amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are
operating.
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REMEMBER
Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this manual
or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer.
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