Transport Safety; Tire Safety; Safety Signs - Walinga Grain-Vac 7614F Operator's Manual

2.7

TRANSPORT SAFETY

Refer to Section 4.11 TRANSPORTING - Towing (page 43) for detailed
information and regulations.
1. Make sure you are in compliance with all local regulations regarding transporting equipment on
public roads and highways.
2. Make sure that all the lights and reflectors that are required by local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
3. Make sure the discharge boom is placed in the transport position and resting in the boom saddle.
4. Attach securely to the towing vehicle using a retainer on the drawbar pin and a safety chain.
5. Do not allow anyone to ride on the Grain-Vac® or towing vehicle during transport.
6. Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
7. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
8. Always use hazard warning flashers on towing vehicle when transporting unless prohibited by
law.
9. Add extra lights or use pilot vehicles when transporting during times of limited visibility or as
required by local regulations.
Use ANSI/ASAE S279.17 July,2013 as a minimum standard for Lighting and Marking of
Agricultural Equipment on Highways whether towing the Grain-Vac during daytime or nighttime.
2.8

TIRE SAFETY

1. Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion which may result in serious injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform required tire maintenance.
4. Ensure that the tires are kept inflated to the proper pressure.
2.9

SAFETY SIGNS

1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your Distributor or the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in
place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper.
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