Great Plains CTA4000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Check for Overhead Lines
Seed auger or implement markers contacting overhead
electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on
implement, cart and tractor frames. A person touching
almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground,
resulting in serious injury or death. At higher voltages,
electrocution can occur without direct contact.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during seed loading/unloading and
marker operations.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can create
a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driv-
ing on public roads.
▲ Use lights and devices provided with implement and cart.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be
struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine when folding/
unfolding, raising/lowering markers, raising/lowering
openers, and transporting.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32
kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sud-
den braking can cause a towed load to swerve and
upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and stop-
ping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.
▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maximum
hitch loads. Insufficient weight on tractor steering wheels
will result in loss of control.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark implement and cart in case
of breakdown on the road.
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 55.
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