Demco SIDEQUEST - HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adoptsafedrivingpractices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING
WITH SPRAYER IN TOW. LOSS OF CONTROL OR UPSET MAY RESULT.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low
enough for an emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep tractor or towing unit 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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tractorandsprayerunder20mph(40kph)dayornight,useashingamberwarning 
 lightsandaslowmovingvehicle(SMV)identication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loadratings.Donotcrossbridgesratedlowerthangrossweightofunit 
you are operating.
• 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
secure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.