IMPORTANT: Do not transport when machine is resting on the service locks. Raise machine to high lift position before transporting (off the service locks).

In transport position, use caution in learning the tracking path of the machine behind the tractor when turning corners.

CAUTION: Serious injury or death can result from contact with electric lines. Use care when moving or operating this machine near electric lines to avoid contact.

Be aware of height and width restrictions to avoid collision with overpasses or other road users.

CAUTION: When transporting machine on roadways, seed and pesticide hoppers should be half full or less and towed load should be empty. For two-wheel drive tractors, exceeding this weight will mean poor front-end stability and possible front-end raising. For four-wheel drive tractors, this will prevent excessive frame loading.

When towing, remember that towed loads can swerve, upset or cause loss of control. Follow these guidelines:

• Use a tractor large enough to maintain control. Properly ballast tractor. See tractor operator's manual.
• Latch tractor brakes together.
• If tractor has ROLL-GARD ™ Safety Canopy, keep seatbelt fastened when transporting.
• Shift tractor into a lower gear when transporting down steep slopes or hills; never coast.

  CAUTION: When transporting machine on a road or highway use accessory lamps and

devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. In this regard, and for maximum permissible transport widths, check local governmental regulations.

CAUTION: Never road transport machine with field lights on.

• Always use flashing warning lights, day and night, when transporting on a roadway. Keep reflective material and SMV emblem clean and visible.
• Prevent collisions between motorists and slow-moving equipment on public roads. Frequently check for traffic from rear, especially in turns, and use turn signals.

  CAUTION: When transporting, never travel at any speed which would not permit adequate control of steering and stopping.

• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads and on slopes. Observe these recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which may be lower:

  CAUTION: When transporting machine on a smooth surface road, do not exceed 32 km/h (20 mph) tractor speed. Reduce speed considerably when traveling over rough ground.

  Be certain everyone is clear of machine.

• Do not travel more than 32 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow loads more than 1.5 times tractor weight.

ROLL-GARD is a trademark of Deere & Company

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CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death resulting from loss of control of implement and towed load.

Do not exceed 13,600 kg (30,000 lb) of towed weight behind the machine while in the field.

Use a properly sized tractor. Refer to CALCULATING MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT FOR SAFE TRANSPORT in Preparing Tractor section.

When towing on a roadway, refer to TOW LOADS SAFELY in the Safety section.

• Ensure load does not exceed recommended weight ratio. Add ballast to recommended maximum for tractor, lighten load, or get a heavier tractor. Tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with adequate braking power for the towed load. Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning and on inclines.

  CAUTION: Never tow machine behind a truck or other motor vehicle. The ability to maintain control and brake the machine is compromised. The ability to properly attach the implement hitch and safety chain may be marginal. With most motor vehicles, it is not possible to properly operate the warning lights on the machine.

• Never tow this implement behind a truck or other motor vehicle.

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CAUTION: To maintain planter stability and reduce the possibility of an overturn:

Never transport with the seed hoppers more than half full.

Reduce speed when turning and avoid dropping inside or outside rear wheels into a ditch, drainage way or embankment.

In the folded transport position, the machine is towed like a two-wheel cart. Use caution while learning the tracking path of the machine behind the tractor when turning corners. The long wheelbase of the machine will make rear machine wheels "cut the corner".

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