Highway And Transport Operations - Tar River SAYA-507 Operator's Manual

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DO NOT operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
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DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
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Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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Adopt safe driving practices:
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Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING
WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RE-
SULT.
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Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough
for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
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Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
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Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
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Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
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Do not drink and drive!
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
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Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other
vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices
are available from your dealer.
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The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
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When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night
or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identifica-
tion emblem.
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Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc.
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Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as
which you are operating.
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