1.2.7.10 Travel on public roads
Make sure that you understand the speed, brakes,
steering, and load properties of this machine
before you operate the machine 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 the
downhills.
The maximum speed of agricultural equipment is
controlled by local regulations. Adjust travel speed
to keep control of the machine at all times.
Learn and obey all road rules and laws that apply
to your machine. Get information from your local
law enforcement agency for local regulations
about the movement of agricultural equipment on
public roads. Use head lamps, flashing warning
lamps, rear lamps and turn signals, day and night,
unless local laws do not let you.
Make sure that all flashers operate before you
operate the machine on a public road. Make sure
that the reflectors are installed correctly, in good
condition, and clean. Make sure that the Slow
Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem is clean, can be
seen, and is installed correctly on the rear surface
the machine.
If the machine has a loader, operate the machine
with the loader as low as possible. Do not operate
the machine with loader up.
If the machine has two brake pedals, lock the
brake pedals together to make the two wheel
brakes apply at the same time.
Lift implements to the transport position and lock
the implement in position. Put all implements into
the most narrow position.
Disengage the power take-off and the differential
lock.
With towed implements, use a correct hitch pin
with a clip retainer and safety transport chain.
Look at other traffic on the road. Keep to your side
of the road and pull to the side of the road, when
possible, to let faster traffic through.
Know the total width, length, height, and weight of
the machine. Be careful when you operate the
machine on narrow roads and across narrow
bridges.
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