Driving on Public Roads — Cab

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A - Brake Locking Bar

CAUTION: When transporting on a public road or highway, use accessory lights and devices to warn the operators of other vehicles. Check local governmental regulations. Various safety devices are available from the nearest John Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.

Observe the following precautions when driving tractor on roads:

1. Ballast tractor correctly.

2. Cab: Clean windows and adjust rear-view mirrors.

3. Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle.

4. CAUTION:

   
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   A - Brake Pedal Locking Bar

   Before operating tractor on a road, lock brake pedals together. Use brakes lightly and cautiously at transport speeds.

   IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary wear, never “ride” the brakes by resting a foot on the pedals.

   Couple brake pedals together using brake pedal locking bar (A). Avoid hard application of brakes. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than the tractor and is not equipped with brakes. (Consult implement operator's manual for recommended transport speeds.)

   Use additional caution when transporting towed loads under adverse surface conditions and when turning or braking on inclines. Be sure that wheel tread is adjusted wide to provide maximum stability.

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   A - Tail Lights

   B - Turn Signal Lights

   C - Turn Signal Lever

   D - Low Beam Headlight Position

   E - High Beam Headlight Position

   Check local laws and regulations for lighting requirements. Be sure turn signal lights (B) and tail lights (A) are clean and visible.

   A seven-terminal outlet at rear of tractor supplies power to warning lights on towed or rear-mounted equipment. (See description of the outlet in the Lights section.)

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6. MFWD (if equipped): To reduce tire wear, disengage front wheel drive.

7. Loader Cylinders (if equipped): Engage transport lock to eliminate possibility of loader movement during transport by inadvertently bumping the multi-function lever.

8. Rear Hitch: Lock hitch in transport position to eliminate the possibility of lowering an implement during transport by inadvertently bumping the raise/lower lever.

9. Turn light switch to position (E).

   Always turn the light switch to low beam headlight position (D) when meeting another vehicle. NEVER use worklight or any other lights which could blind or confuse other drivers.

10. Using turn signals when turning, be sure to return turn signal lever (C) to center position after turning.

11. Drive slowly to maintain safe control. Before descending a hill, shift to a gear low enough to control speed without using brakes. Slow down for rough ground and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear-mounted equipment.