9-2
SECTION 9 –
MISCELLANEOUS
•
Raise the transom all the way UP.
•
Fold main boom sections IN toward the
machine.
NOTE: When boom reaches the last 8-10
degrees of travel, it will automatically
slow down to avoid impact with the
cradle.
•
Raise each individual boom until it clears
the outer cradle stop.
•
Fold the boom IN toward cradle back-
stop.
•
When boom touches the back-stop,
lower until the full weight of the boom
rests in the cradle.
Driving the Sprayer on a Public
Roadway
1. Always have the booms in the folded
and cradled position when driving or
transporting the machine.
2. Transport machine at narrowest tread
adjust setting only.
3. Use the flashing hazard/warning lights,
day or night to warn other drivers, unless
prohibited by law.
4. Know and obey all state laws for driving
agricultural equipment on a public road-
way.
5. Adjust machine speed to suit the condi-
tions.
6. Slow down and use turn signals before
turning.
7. Pull over to the side of the road before
stopping.
8. Keep a proper lookout and maintain con-
trol of the machine.
9. Do not drive under trees, bridges, wires,
or other obstructions unless there is ade-
quate clearance.
10. Use extra care before entering or exiting
a public roadway.
11. Ensure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
and SIS (Speed Indicator Symbol)
emblems are properly displayed to warn
other drivers, unless prohibited by law.
12. Do not drive the machine at speeds
exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h) with solu-
tion in the tank. Operating speeds
exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h) with a fully
loaded tank may result in tire blow-out or
wheel hub damage and will void the war-
ranty.
Loading
1. Pull the trailer to flat ground.
2. Apply the pulling vehicle’s parking brake
and turn the engine OFF.
WARNING
Keep all persons away from trailer when
loading or unloading the sprayer. Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or
death.
NOTICE
Read and understand the trailer
manufacturer’s operation manual. Hitch
the trailer to the pulling vehicle according
to their recommendations.
NOTICE
The loaded height and width of the trailer
must conform to state law in which it is
being used. Do not exceed the trailer
manufacturer’s recommendations on
loaded weight.
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