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2.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1.
Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator's Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the Sprayer in the fi eld
and/or on the road.
2.
Check with local authorities regarding sprayer
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
3.
Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when
making corners or meeting traffi c.
4.
Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem
and all the lights and refl ectors that are required
by the local highway and transport authorities are
in place, are clean and can be seen clearly by all
overtaking and oncoming traffi c.
5.
Be sure that the Sprayer is hitched positively to the
towing vehicle. Always use a retainer through the
pin and a safety chain between the machine and
the tractor.
6.
Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to al-
low faster traffi c to pass. Drive on the road shoul-
der, if permitted by law.
7.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed
on rough roads and surfaces.
8.
Always use hazard warning fl ashers on tractor
when transporting unless prohibited by law.
9.
Never transport with the tank fi lled with water or
chemical.
2.7 TIRE SAFETY
1.
Failure to follow proper procedures when mount-
ing a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explo-
sion 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 qualifi ed tire dealer or repair service per-
form required tire maintenance.
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2.8
STORAGE SAFETY
1.
Store unit in an area away from human activity.
2.
Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored sprayer.
3.
Unhook and store in the transport confi guration.
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 specifi ed area and care-
fully press the small portion with the exposed
sticky backing in place.
•
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and care-
fully 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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