Road transport
Before driving the tractor on public roads, the following
precautions need to be taken.
Familiarize yourself with and comply with local and
national laws that cover the use of your tractor.
Couple your brake pedals together.
Raise all implements to the transport position and
lock them in place.
Place all implements into their narrowest transport
configuration.
Disengage the PTO and differential lock.
Make sure that the tractor and any implements are
equipped with slow-moving vehicle (SMV) signs if
this is required by law (Fig. 1. 17).
Make sure that clearance flags or warning lights
are fitted and in good working order.
Make sure you use an appropriate safety pin with a
suitable safety retainer.
Make sure any implements in tow are fastened to
the tractor by a safety chain (Fig. 1. 16).
Clean all the reflectors and road lights, front and
rear, and make sure they are in working order.
The highway code
Take all due precautions when driving on public roads.
WARNING:
DO NOT allow any passengers on
the tractor or towed implements.
Make sure you know the route you are going to
travel.
Use flashing lights or beacons both day and night
when travelling on roads, unless not required by
local and national law (Fig. 1. 18).
Use caution when towing a load at transport
speeds, especially if the implement is not equipped
with brakes.
Observe all local and national regulations regarding
the road speed of your tractor.
Use extreme caution when driving on snow-
covered or slippery roads.
Wait until the road is clear of traffic before crossing
it.
Beware of blind intersections. Slow down until you
have a clear view.
Do not attempt to pass at any intersection.
Slow down before turns and curves.
Make wide, gentle curves.
Fig.1. 17- Use the symbol in force in your country
Fig. 1. 18
Fig.1. 19
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Safety notes