Driving on Public Roads—Cab

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A - Brake Locking Bar

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death from losing control of tractor. When driving tractor on roads:

• Couple brake pedals together
• Use foot throttle instead of hand throttle
• Reduce speed when driving on icy, wet, or graveled surfaces
• Ballast tractor correctly (see Ballasting section)

Prevent collisions between other road users, slow-moving tractors with attachments or towed equipment, and self-propelled machines on public roads. Frequently check for traffic from the rear, especially in turns, and use turn signal lights.

1. Adjust rear-view mirrors and clean windows.

   CAUTION: Use brakes lightly and cautiously when slowing from transport speed.

2. Tap brake pedal to ensure differential lock is NOT engaged. Couple brake pedals together using brake locking bar (A). Avoid hard brake application.

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

3. CAUTION:

   
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   If equipped with warning light dial switch

   
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   If equipped with warning light rocker switch (front view)

   
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   If equipped with warning light rocker switch (rear view)

   A - Warning Lights

   B - SMV Emblem

   When transporting on a public road or highway, use warning lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Check local governmental regulations. Various safety devices are available from your John Deere dealer. Keep safety items in good condition. Replace missing or damaged items.

   Check local laws and regulations for lighting requirements. Be sure Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (B) and warning lights (A) are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted equipment obstructs view of safety devices, install SMV emblem and warning lights on equipment. (See your John Deere dealer.)

   Refer to Lights section for operation of;

   • Warning lights
   • Transport lights
   • Turn signals
   • Seven-terminal outlet
   
   

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4. MFWD (if equipped): Disengage front wheel drive when transporting tractor.

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

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