New Leader L5034 G4 Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual page 14

General Safety Rules
Transportation & Handling
TRAVELING & TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADS
Always walk around and visually inspect the machine before traveling on public roads� Check for
damage and/or faulty components that can fail and create a hazard or unsafe condition. Make sure
all machine systems operate properly, including but not limited to: headlights, tail and brake lights,
hazard warning lights, turn indicators, parking brake, horn and rear view mirrors� Repair or replace any
component that is not in proper working order�
Never drive machine at a speed that causes it to bounce or cause loss of control�
Obey all traffic safety laws and regulations. Operate the machine with hazard warning lights on, unless
prohibited by law� It is the operator's responsibility to activate and use road lights properly while
traveling on public roads�
Cover all loads that may spill or blow away� Environmental damage may result� Do not spread dusty
materials where dust may create pollution, visibility issues or interfere with traffic on public roads.
When transporting equipment or machine on a trailer, ensure it is properly secured� Be sure that SMV
signs on equipment or machine are covered while in transport on a trailer�
Be aware of overhead structures and power lines� Make sure machine can safely pass under� Refer to
"Dimensions & Capacities" pages in the Operations section of this manual�
NAVIGATING ROUGH & UNEVEN TERRAIN
Figure 2�1 - Turn slowly and be careful when traveling on rough
surfaces and side slopes� Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions that
may cause machine to roll over, especially with a loaded spreader�
Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment�
Load may shift, causing vehicle to tip�
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