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4.10 TRANSPORTING
Tridekon Extractors are designed to be easily and
conveniently moved from location to location. When
transporting, follow this procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children before starting.
2. Be sure the Extractor is hitched completely to
the tractor or truck. Always use a safety chain
between the machine and the tow vehicle and
a retainer on the drawbar pin.
3. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to
allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the shoulder
if permitted by law.
4. Make sure all the lights and reflectors required
by local highway and transport authorities are in
place, clean, in good working order and clearly
visible to all overtaking and on-coming traffic.
5. Swing the discharge auger straight ahead and
parallel to the frame. Install the discharge auger
anchor brackets.
Fig. 50 TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION
TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of farm machinery on
public roads.
• Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
for rough terrain and when cornering.
• Install the anchor brackets between the dis-
charge auger and auger gathering system to
the machine frame before transporting.
• Install steering linkage lock bracket.
• Stay away from overhead power lines. Elec-
trocution can occur without direct contact.
• Be sure that the machine is hitched positively
to the towing vehicle and a retainer is used
through the drawbar pin. Always attach a
safety chain between the hitch and the towing
vehicle.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
traffic when operating near or crossing road-
ways.
• Never allow riders on the hitch or frame when
transporting.