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Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result
from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Power
Unit and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make
sure the Power Unit steering and brakes are in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Power Unit and Implement, determine the safe transport speeds for
you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
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Test the Power Unit at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes
smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Power Unit and Implement.
As you increase the speed of the Power Unit the stopping distance increases. Deter-
mine the maximum safe transport speed for you and this Equipment.
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Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only
after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed. Use extreme care and
reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turn-
ing over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before
operating on roads or uneven ground.
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Only transport the Power Unit and Implement at the speeds that you have determined
are safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Power Unit with weak or faulty
brakes.
When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance
increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When operating in traffic always use
the Power Unit's flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around
you and watch out for the other guy.
Before transporting the Snow Blower, position the snow discharge shoot in the center
position to reduce the possibility of blocking the operators vision.
Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before
driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustments to your
operating position, mirrors, and the implement transport position so that you can clearly
see the area where you will be traveling, and any traffic that may approach you. Failure to
maintain adequate vision of the public roadway and traffic can result in serious injury or
even death.
RDX-117 06/20
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SAFETY
(SPU-21)
(STI-10)
Safety Section 1-11
(SSB-21)
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