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FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Followingoperation,orwhenunhitching,stoptowingvehicle,setbrakes,shutofftheengineandremove ignition
key.
• Storeunitinanareaawayfromhumanactivity.
• Donotpermitchildrentoplayonoraroundstoredunit.
• Makesureallparkedunitsareonahard,levelsurfaceandengageallsafetydevices.
• Wheelchocksmaybeneededtopreventunitfromrolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adoptsafedrivingpractices:
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Complywithstateandlocallawsgoverninghighwaysafetyonpublicroads.
• Useapprovedaccessorylighting,agsandnecessarywarningdevicestoprotectoperatorsofothervehicleson
highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Locallawsshouldbecheckedforallhighwaylightingandmarkingrequirements.
• Planyourroutetoavoidheavytrafc.
• Beasafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyieldtooncomingtrafcinallsituations,includingnarrowbridges,
intersections, etc.
• Beobservantofbridgeloadingratings.Donotcrossbridgesratedlowerthanthegrossweightatwhichyouare
operating.
• Watchforobstructionsoverheadandsidetosidewhiletransporting.
• Alwaysoperateequipmentinapositiontoprovidemaximumvisibilityatalltimes.Makeallowancesforincreased
length and weight of equipment when making turns and/or stopping.
• Goodmaintenanceisyourresponsibility.Poormaintenanceisaninvitationtotrouble.
• Makesurethereisplentyofventilation.Neveroperateengineoftowingvehicleinaclosedbuilding.Exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Beforeworkingonthisunit,stoptowingvehicle,setparkingbrakes,shutoffengineandremove ignition key.
• Becertainallmovingpartsandattachmentshavecometoacompletestopbefore
attempting to perform maintenance.
• Always use safety supports and block wheels. Never use a jack to support unit.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
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