VII. TRANSPORTING A. DRIVING When driving the sprayer on a public road or highway, drive carefully and follow these steps. 1. Always have the booms in the folded position and cradled when driving or transporting. Adjusting level cylinders, so the full weight of the boom rests in the cradle. 2. Flashing hazard/warning lights have been placed on the sprayer to warn other drivers. 3. A SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem has been mounted on the sprayer to warn other drivers that one is moving slowly. Keep it properly displayed, unless prohibited by law. 4. Know and obey all state laws for driving farm equipment on a public road or highway. 5. Adjust the sprayer’s speed to suit the conditions. 6. Slow down and use turn signals before turning. 7. Pull over to side of road before stopping. 8. Keep a proper lookout, and maintain control of the sprayer. 9. Do not drive under trees, bridges, wires, or other obstructions unless there is clearance. 10. Use extra care before entering or leaving a public road or highway 11. Do not drive or highway machine on road when loaded.
B. TRAILERING: NOTE: Extra care should be taken when loading the sprayer onto any trailer. Consider
1. Loading:
Never load or unload a sprayer with solution in the tanks.
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand the trailer’s owner and operator manual. Hitch the trailer to the pulling vehicle as shown in the trailer’s owner and operator manual.
