Farmet DIGGER 3 N, Operating Manual

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MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS
• The operator is obliged to pay increased attention during transport on roads, due to the
transport dimensions of the machine.
• The operator must observe the valid regulations for transport on roads (laws, decrees) after
connecting the machine to the tractor, for reason of a change of the axle load. The driving
properties of the set also change depending on the terrain nature, adapt the manner of driving
to these conditions.
• Only machines with a valid technical certificate issued in accordance with the valid regulation
on the approval of technical qualification and operation on public communications as amended
may be transported on public communications. Machines without a valid technical certificate
may only be transported on public communications when carried by a towed trailer or other
approved means of transport in accordance with the valid regulation.
• The operator is obliged to secure sufficient outlook during reversing from his position of the
tractor driver. In case of insufficient outlook, the operator is obliged to call a competent and
informed person.
• The operator must secure the arms of the rear TPS of the tractor in the transport position
during road transport, i.e. prevent unexpected arm drop using the hydraulic arm control lever.
At the same time, the arms of the rear TPS of the tractor must be secured against side
swinging.
• During machine transport on roads, the operator must observe the valid laws and decrees that
deal with this topic and which specify the relationships of the tractor axle load depending on
transport speed.
• Clean the entire machine from any accumulated soil before the transportation on the road.
• If your machine is equipped with side deflectors, fold them into the transportation position,
see Chapter 11 Optional Equipment.
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