Travel On Public Roads - CONCORD Precision Shank Drill Operator's Manual

1. Safety

1.11 Travel on Public Roads

Make sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stabili-
ty, and load characteristics of this machine before you travel on
public roads.
Use good judgment when traveling on public roads. Maintain
complete control of the machine at all times. Never coast down
hills.
The maximum speed of farm equipment is governed by local
regulations. Adjust travel speed to maintain control at all times.
Familiarize yourself with and obey all road regulations that
apply to your machine. Consult your local law enforcement
agency for local regulations regarding movement of farm equipment on public roads. Use head lamps, flashing warn-
ing lamps, tail lamps and turn signals, day and night, unless prohibited by local law.
Make sure all the flashers are operating prior to driving on the road. Make sure reflectors are correctly installed, in
good condition, and wiped clean. Make sure the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem is clean, visible, and correctly
mounted on the rear of the machine.
Lock brake pedals together (if equipped with dual brake pedals) so both wheel brakes will be applied at the same
time.
Raise implements to transport position and lock in place. Place all implements into narrowest transport configuration.
Disengage the power take-off and differential lock.
With towed implements, use a proper hitch pin with a clip retainer and safety transport chain
.
Use a safety transport chain with a strength rating equal to or more than the gross weight of the towed machine.
Connect the safety transport chain to the tractor drawbar and use a retainer on the hitch pin.
Supply only enough slack in the safety transport chain to permit turning.
Do not use the safety transport chain as a tow chain for towing.
Be aware of other traffic on the road. Keep well over to your own side of the road and pull over, whenever possible, to
let faster traffic pass.
Be aware of the overall width, length, height, and weight of the machine. Be careful when transporting the machine
on narrow roads and across narrow bridges.
Watch for overhead wires and other obstructions. Avoid contact with electrical power lines. Contact with electrical
power lines can cause electrical shock, resulting in very serious injury or death.
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