Titan Implement 7000 Series - Transporting; Transporting Safety (Road)

7000 Series Disc Harrows 24 Titan Implement, LLC
January 2022 (423) 334-0012
6. Transporting
6.1 Transporting Safety (Road)
Refer to “2.4 General Safety Instructions” on page
11 for general transporting safety requirements.
WARNING
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent serious injury and possibly even death.
THINK
SAFETY!
Operating the Tractor
Before attaching the disc harrow to the
tractor, be familiar with its controls and how
to stop it quickly in the event of an emergency. Read
and understand this manual and the one provided
with your tractor before transporting the disc
harrow.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent injury or limit equipment damage.
Drive Safely
Be a safe and courteous driver. Anticipate
what other drivers will do and drive
accordingly.
Allow Extra Distance
Apply brakes early. Leave extra distance
between your vehicle and the one(s) ahead to
provide adequate stopping space. Extra distance
will be required to stop the vehicle.
Clear Vision
Remove all objects from the area that would
prevent clear vision of the complete work
area or would present an obstacle when moving the
disc harrow.
Hitch Attachment
Be sure the disc harrow is securely attached
to the tractor and in good operating condition
before using.
Working Taillights
Make sure lights on the tractor are working
properly.
Additional Lighting
For disc harrows without lights, install
additional lights on the rear of the tractor to
safeguard against rear-end collisions. Daybreak and
dusk are particularly dangerous and rear pilot
vehicles are recommended. Disc harrows should be
transported on public roads only during daylight
hours.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Flashers
Use hazard ashers on the tractor when
transporting unless prohibited by law.
Right-of-Way
When travelling below the posted speed limit,
keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to
allow faster trafc to pass.
Tractor Owner/Operator Manual
Always refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual
to determine its compatibility and maximum
safety.
Maximum Transporting Speed
Do not exceed 20 MPH when transporting the
disc harrow. Slow down for corners and
rough terrain.
Visibility
Clean reectors, SMV or SIS sign, and
lights before transporting. Make sure
all the lights and reectors required by highway and
transport authorities are in place and can be seen
clearly by all overtaking and oncoming trafc.
Regulations
Make sure all local, state, and federal
regulations, regarding the transport of
equipment on public roads and highways, are met.
Check with the local authorities regarding
transporting the disc harrow on public roads. Obey
all applicable laws and regulations.