Great Plains CF600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

2012-04-20 506-582M
21 Operating Instructions
Transporting
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DANGER!
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or
death from electric shock, keep clear of overhead pow-
er lines when transporting, folding or unfolding boom.
Boom is not grounded. Electrocution can occur with-
out direct contact. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities,” page 32.
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WARNING!
Crushing and pinching hazards. During folding, the
boom has many pinch points. Bystanders could be in-
jured by the moving sections. Hydraulic failure could
cause the boom to fall on bystanders. To eliminate the
hazard, keep all bystanders away during boom folding.
Fold the boom only when the tractor is parked.
Before transporting boom, check and practice
these items:
No chemicals. Do not transport sprayer with
chemicals in tank.
Remove parking stands. Remove parking
stands from boom before transporting.
Maximum Speed. Do not exceed 20 mph when
transporting.
Bystanders. Check that no one is in the way
before moving tractor. Do not allow anyone to
ride on boom or sprayer.
Clearance. Know dimensions of folded boom.
Refer to “Specification and Capacities,” page
32. Follow a route that provides adequate clear-
ance from all obstructions. Be especially obser-
vant of low overhead power lines.
Road Rules. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws when transporting on public roads.
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