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SAFETY
Front & Mid Plow Wings Safety Section 1-13
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
Secure the wing for transport when not plowing. Secure wing in transport
position using wing transport safety chain. Sudden or unexpected dropping of
wing could result in serious injury.
(SNPO-35)
Transport the Truck, Power Unit, and Snow Plow only at safe speeds. Serious accidents
and injuries can result from driving this equipment at unsafe speeds. Become familiar with
the driving characteristics of the equipment and how it handles before operating or
transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Truck’s or Power Unit’s steering,
brakes, and wheels are in good condition and operate properly)
Before transporting the Equipment determine the safe transport speeds for you and the machine.
Make sure you abide by the following rules:
• Test the Truck or power unit and Snow Plow at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the
brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Truck equipped with the Snow Plow. As
you increase the speed of the Truck, the stopping distance increases. Determine the maximum safe
transport speed for you and the equipment. When driving down a hill or on wet or icy roads, the braking
distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. Do not operate the equipment with weak
or faulty brakes.
• Obey all traffic laws and regulations. Never exceed the posted speed limit.
• The Snow Plow has moved the center of gravity of the equipment forward. Use extreme caution when
transporting at highway speeds. Slow down for sharp corners or on slopes to avoid loss of steering con-
trol.
• Only transport the equipment at the speeds determined as safe and which allow for proper control of the
machine while driving and stopping during an emergency.
• When operating in traffic, use the Truck’s or Power Units directional indicator or signal lights to indicate
your movement. Always use the flashing warning lights and other equipped warning features to alert
motorist of your presence and slow moving speed when operating in traffic. Be Aware of Traffic Around
You and Watch Out for the Other Guy.
(SNPO-09)