Demco Gravity Flow 550 - HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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• Whenhaltingoperation,evenperiodically,settractorortowingvehiclesbrakes,disengagePTO,shutoffengine,
and remove ignition key.
• Beespeciallyobservantofoperatingareaandterrain.Watchforholes,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Always
inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-off or banks.
- DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
- Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Pickthemostlevelpossibleroutewhentransportingacrosselds.Avoidedgesofditches,gullies,andsteep
hillsides.
• Beextracarefulwhenworkingoninclines.
• Maneuvertractorortowingvehicleatsafespeeds.
• Avoidoverheadwiresorotherobstacles.Contactwithoverheadlinescouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
• Avoidloosegravel,rocks,andholes;theycanbedangerousforequipmentoperationormovement.
• Allowforunitlengthwhenmakingturns.
• Donotwalkorworkunderraisedcomponentsorattachmentsunlesssecurelypositionedandblocked.
• Keepallbystanders,pets,andlivestockclearofworkarea.
• Operatetowingvehiclefromoperatorsseatonly.
• Neverstandalongsideofunitwithenginerunningorattempttostartengineand/oroperatemachinewhile
standing alongside of unit.
• Neverleaverunningequipmentunattended.
• Asaprecaution,alwaysrecheckhardwareonequipmentfollowingevery100hoursofoperation.Correctall
problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Followingoperation,orwhenunhitching,stoptractorortowingvehicle,setbrakes,shutoffengineandremoveignition
key.
• Store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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
• SAFETYCHAINS:Ifequipmentisgoingtobetransportedonapublichighway,alwaysfollowstateandlocal 
regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies
for your own particular regulations. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used
to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching system. Use
a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chains. Criss cross
chains under tongue and secure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
• Adoptsafedrivingpractices:
- Keep 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, ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.