Highway And Transport Operations - Tar River SSP-250 Operator's Manual

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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Adopt safe driving practices:
 Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH
MACHINE IN TOW AS 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 to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
 Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
 Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
 Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
 Do not drink and drive!
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
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Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on
the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your
dealer.
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The use of flashing 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.
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When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
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Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, in-
tersections, etc.
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Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as which you are
operating.
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Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
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Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for in-
creased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
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Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep
hillsides.
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Be extra careful when working on inclines.
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Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
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Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
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Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
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Allow for unit length when making turns.
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Operate the towing vehicle from the operator's seat only.
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Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while stand-
ing alongside of unit.
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Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
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As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
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