Travel On Public Roads - MASSEY FERGUSON 1373 Operator's Manual

1. Safety

1.3 Travel on public roads

Make sure that you understand the speed, brakes,
steering, load characteristics, and how to keep the
machine stable before you operate on public
roads.
Use good judgment when you operate the
machine on public roads. Keep complete control of
the machine at all times. Do not coast on
downhills.
The maximum speed of farm equipment is set by
local regulations. Adjust speed to keep control at
all times.
Make sure that the machine is in good condition
for operation. Refer to the operator manual.
The tractor must have sufficient weight and braking capacity, especially when you operate on roads and
terrain that is not smooth. Use a tractor of sufficient dimensions and weight to tow the machine.
Make sure that you understand and obey all road regulations that apply to your machine. See your local law
enforcement agency for local regulations about movement of farm equipment on public roads. Use head
lamps, flashing warning lamps, rear lamps and turn signals, day and night, unless prohibited by local law.
Make sure that all the flashers are operate before you drive on the road. Make sure that reflectors are
correctly installed, in good condition, and can be seen. Make sure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem is clean, can be seen, and correctly installed on the rear of the machine.
Pay attention to other traffic on the road. Keep to your side of the road and pull to the side of the road
whenever possible to let faster traffic pass.
Know the overall width, length, height, and weight of the machine. Be careful when you drive the machine
on narrow roads and across narrow bridges.
If equipped, always install the safety transport chain between the implement and the tractor drawbar.
Put the tongue in roading position and close the steering cylinder lockout valves. Lift the header fully and
close the lift cylinder lockout valves.
Watch for overhead wires and other obstructions.
Do not let the machine touch electrical power
lines. If the machine touches electrical power
lines, electrical shock can occur. Electrical shock
can result in very severe injury or death.
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