5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions when driving the tractor:
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Watch where you are going at all times, especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.
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Use the hazard warning lights, road lights (low beam), and Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign when travelling on
public roads, day or night.
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DO NOT permit anyone but the operator to ride on the tractor.
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Lock the brake pedals together when travelling on public roads.
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Make sure the PTO switch is in the "OFF" position.
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Keep the tractor in gear when going downhill. Use a low gear to maintain control with minimum braking.
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If the tractor becomes stuck, back out to prevent upsetting the unit.
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Always use the drawbar for pull-type work. Do not pull from any other part of the tractor, since it may tip backward.
NOTICE: When transporting on the highway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to the gross weight of the
implement should be connected between the tractor and the towed implement. This will control the implement in the
event the hitch pin is lost. After attaching the safety chain, check its adjustment by driving the tractor to the right
and to the left for a short distance. Readjust to tighten or loosen the chain as necessary. Safety chains and suitable
hardware are available from your NEW HOLLAND Dealer.
NOTE: Procure attaching hardware locally. Check implement assembly or the Operator's Manual for attaching hard-
ware speciîš¿cations, such as bolt size and grade, chain strength, washers, lock washers, nuts, etc.
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Engage the clutch slowly when driving out of a ditch, gully, or up a steep hillside. Immediately disengage the clutch
if the front wheels should rise off the ground.
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Reduce speed before turning quickly or applying brakes.
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To make an emergency stop, depress both brake pedals and the clutch pedal (mechanical transmission model only)
simultaneously
NOTE: When making an emergency stop while operating a HST model tractor depress both brake pedals and
release the forward or reverse HST pedal.
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Never apply the differential lock when turning.
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Use extreme caution and avoid hard applications of the tractor brakes when pulling heavy, towed loads at road
speeds.
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Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding that of the towing tractor should be equipped with brakes for safe
operation.
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Always sit in the driver's seat while starting or driving the tractor.
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Always check overhead clearance, especially when transporting the tractor.
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