Modern Predator - Transporting on Public Roadways

58 20’ Predator
Transporting on Public Roadways
Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and cutter on public roadways.
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lane of the road.
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entering a public road. Secure the center section at a safe transport height by placing additional
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the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implement behind
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connected in tandem. Never tow the Implement at speeds over 20 MPH. (STI-6)
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off
can result in serious injury or death.
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sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible
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The SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem is
universal symbol used to alert drivers of the
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a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular bright
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transporting the tractor and implement on a public roadway. Replace the SMV emblem if faded,
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WARNING
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DANGER
OPERATION