Farmet DISKOMAT 6,5 PSW, Operating Manual

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MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS
9 MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS
Transport position of the machine
• Connect the machine to the tractor using the two-point suspension device (TPS 3), or to the
fixed bottom hitch using a pin or a ball.
• Connect the machine brakes to the tractor with the use of the brake head: release the brakes
before raising the machine on the axle.
• Lift the machine on the axle, set the spherical valve of the axle into the closed position.
• Fold the side frames into the transportation position.
• The machine must be equipped with removable shields with marking of contours, functional
lighting, and the board of the rear marking for slow vehicles (according to ECE No. 69).
• The lighting must be activated during travelling on roads.
• The tractor must be equipped with a special light device of an orange colour, which must be
activated during travelling on roads.
• The maximum transport speed during travelling on roads is 25km/h (15mph).
Ban of transport with decreased visibility!
• Bring the machine into the transport position.
• 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.
• 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 fold the side frames for transport and secure then against unwanted
unfolding by disconnecting the hydraulic circuit of the machine and the tractor.
• 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.