Alamo FC-0001 10.1 Transporting on Public Roadways

OPERATION

MAVERICK 3/09 Operation Section 3-50

OPERATION

Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway

or boarding a trailer for transport, the tractor brake

pedals should be locked together. Locking the

pedals ensures that both wheels brake

simultaneously while stopping, especially when

making an emergency stop.

Use extreme caution and avoid hard app lications of

the tractor br akes whe n towing hea vy loads at ro ad

speeds. Never tow the implement at speeds

greater than 20 MPH (25 kph). OPS-U- 0018

10.1 Transporting on Public Roadways

Extreme caution sh ould be used when transport ing the tractor and mower o n public roadways. The tracto

must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning

lights to al ert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Reme mber that roadways are primar ily designed for automotive

drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them. Check your side

view mirrors freque ntly and remember that vehicles will ap proach quickly because of the tr actor’s slowe

speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing, is wide r than the tractor tire

width and/o r extends beyond your lane of the road. OPS-B- 0014

The SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem is

universal symbol used to alert drivers of the

presence of equipment traveling on roadways at a

slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular bright

orange with r eflective r ed trim f or both ea sy day an d

night visibility. Make sure the SMV sign is clean and

visible from the rear of the un it before transporting

the tractor and implement on a public roadway.

Replace the SMV emblem if faded, damaged, or no

longer reflective. OPS-U- 0020