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• Followingoperation,orwhenunhitching,stoptractorortowingvehicle,setbrakes,disengagePTOandallpower
drives, 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.
• 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 and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emer-
gency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep 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.
• Useapprovedaccessorylightingagsandnecessarywarningdevicestoprotectoperatorsofothervehicleson
highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Useofashing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atractorandsprayerunder20mph(40kph)dayornight,useashingamberwarninglightsand
a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
• Planyourroutetoavoidheavytrafc.
• Beasafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyieldtooncomingtrafcinallsituations,including  
narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
• Beobservantofbridgeloadingratings.Donotcrossbridgesratedlowerthangrossweightatwhichyouare
operating.
• Watchforobstructionsoverheadandsidetosidewhiletransporting.
• Alwaysoperateequipmentinapositiontoprovidemaximumvisibilityatalltimes.Makeallowancesforincreased
length and weight of sprayer when making turns, stopping, etc.
• 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. If required safety chains should be obtained and installed. 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 se-
cure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
SAFETY
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE