Transport Safely
Avoid serious injury or death resulting from loss of control or rear end collision during transport of implement and any towed load behind implement.
Always raise parking stand before transporting.
Tractor brakes must be latched together.
Attach a properly sized safety chain between machine and any towed load.
Shift tractor into a lower gear when transporting down steep slopes or hills.
Always travel at a reasonable and safe speed. Never exceed 32 km/h (20 mph).
Never transport machine when more than half full.
Never exceed 13 600 kg (30 000 lb.) of towed weight behind machine while in field.
Always use flashing warning lights, day, and night when transporting on a public roadway.
Keep reflective material and SMV emblem clean and visible on implement and any towed load.
Prevent collisions between motorists and slow moving equipment on public roads. Frequently check for traffic from the rear, especially in turns and use the turn signals.
Everyone must be clear of machine.
For stability and operator safety, tractor must be properly ballasted.
If tractor has ROLL-GARD
Safety Canopy, keep seatbelt fastened when transporting.
Know transport height and width of machine.
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