Driving Tractor on Roads

P14875
P14875-UN-20NOV07

OOS

P14874
P14874-UN-20NOV07

Cab

A - SMV Emblem

B - Warning Lights

C - Tail Lights

CAUTION: Observe the following precautions when operating on a road.

  1. Before operating tractor on highway be sure tail lights (C) and flashing warning lights (B) work properly. Install Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (A), reflectors and auxiliary lighting equipment as required by local safety regulations. Clean SMV emblem for best visibility.

    CAUTION: Never operate floodlights (if equipped) when transporting tractor. Clear bright light(s) at the rear of the tractor could confuse drivers of other vehicles as they approach from behind. Use only road lights for transporting.

    IMPORTANT: Refer to Lights section for detailed description of lighting operations and functions.

  2. P14851
    P14851-UN-10APR08

    Cab Shown

    A - Turn Signal Lever

    Use turn signals when turning. Be sure to return turn signal lever (A) to center position after turning.


  3. P9915
    P9915-UN-13NOV00

    A - Locking Bar

    Before driving on a road, couple brake pedals together using locking bar (A). Avoid hard applications of brakes.


  4. Drive slowly enough to maintain safe control at all times. Slow down for hillsides, rough ground, and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear-mounted equipment.

  5. Before going down a hill, shift to a gear low enough to control speed without using brakes. Never coast down hill with clutch disengaged. This can overspeed clutch disc and cause severe clutch damage.

  6. When transporting downhill on icy or graveled grades, be alert for skids which could result in loss of steering control. To decrease chance of skids, reduce speed and be sure tractor has proper ballast.

  7. CAUTION:

    LV4421
    LV4421-UN-02NOV99

    A safety chain will help drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar. Using the appropriate adapter parts, attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location. Provide only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. See your John Deere dealer for a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machine. Do not use safety chain for towing.

    IMPORTANT: Safety chain is provided for transport only. It must not be used for pulling or towing implements or other items not attached to drawbar, or damage to your tractor may result.

    Transporting towed loads: Lock drawbar pin (A) in place and use safety chain to help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from drawbar while transporting.


  8. CAUTION:

    LV4042
    LV4042-UN-09JUL99

    Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor, or are towed too fast, can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load.

    Observe these recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which may be lower:

    If towed equipment does not have brakes, do not go faster than 32 km/h (20 mph) and do not tow loads more than 1.5 times the tractor weight.

    If towed equipment has brakes, do not go faster than 40 km/h (25 mph) and do not tow loads more than 4.5 times the tractor weight.

    Make sure the load does not exceed the recommended weight ratio. Add ballast to recommended maximum for tractor, lighten the load, or get a heavier towing unit. The 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.

    Use caution when operating tractor at transport speeds. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than tractor and is not equipped with brakes. (See towed equipment operator's manual for recommended transport speeds.)


  9. Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning and on inclines.

  10. Heavy towed or rear mounted implements may start swaying in transport. Excessive swaying will result in loss of steering control. Drive slowly and avoid quick turns of steering wheel. Refer to your implement operator's manual regarding maximum travel speed limitations.

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