Transporting On Public Roadways - Alamo FC-0001 Operator's Manual

Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway
or boarding a trailer for transport, the tractor brake
pedals should be locked together. Locking the
p e d a l s e n s u r e s t h a t b o t h w h e e l s b r a k e
simultaneously while stopping, especially when
making an emergency stop.
Use extreme caution and avoid hard applications of
the tractor brakes when towing heavy loads at road
speeds. Never tow the implement at speeds
greater than 20 MPH (25 kph). OPS-U- 0018

10.1 Transporting on Public Roadways

Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor
must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning
lights to alert drivers of the tractor's presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for automotive
drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them. Check your side
view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the tractor's slower
speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing, is wider than the tractor tire
width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road. OPS-B- 0014
T h e S M V ( S l o w - M o v i n g Ve h i c l e ) e m b l e m i s
universal symbol used to alert drivers of the
presence of equipment traveling on roadways at a
slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular bright
orange with reflective red trim for both easy day and
night visibility. Make sure the SMV sign is clean and
visible from the rear of the unit before transporting
the tractor and implement on a public roadway.
Replace the SMV emblem if faded, damaged, or no
longer reflective. OPS-U- 0020
MAVERICK 3/09
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
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