Owner manual
SAFETY
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STOP MACHINE AND TURN OFF ENGINE TO ADJUST, LUBRICATE, OR SERVICE.
Ag-Bag International, Ltd.
MB7010 HyPac November 2003
Section 1
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage
the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS:
• Adopt safe driving practices:
• Keep the brake pedal latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPEN-
DENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR
UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
• Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your
speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a
minimum.
• Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
• Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
• Always keep the tractor in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
• Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting, flags, and necessary warning devices to
protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime trans-
port. Various safety light and devices are available from you Ag-Bag
®
Dealer.