When operating machinery equipped with an enclosed cab, it is important to use seat belts to prevent the likelihood of being thrown out the door, through a window or into the cab frame. Equipment where this type of structure may be necessary would be front end loaders. The SMV emblem should be placed on all tractors and any implements that will be towed. SMV emblems should be in good shape and clean. Broken, worn or discolored emblems should be replaced.
Farm equipment used on public roadways require lights conforming to state motor vehicle codes.
All implements and attachments should be used in the manner for which they were designed. All implements and attachments should be lowered completely to the ground when exiting or shutting-down the tractor. Never overload wagons. If a piece of equipment becomes clogged or jammed, never attempt to clean out the blockage until the machine is shut off and all moving parts come to a complete stop. Never tow an implement improperly hitched to a tractor.