Manual
SOFTER 8 PS | SOFTER 11 PS
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MACHINE TRANSPORT ON ROADS
Transport position of
SOFTER 8 PS a 11 PS
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Connect the machine by suspending on the tractor using the two-point suspension equipment (TPS 3),
or the fixed bottom suspension using a pin or a ball.
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Bring the machine into the transport position (according to Tab.6).
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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).
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The lighting must be activated during travelling on roads.
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The tractor must be equipped with a special light device of an orange colour, which must be activated
during travelling on roads.
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The maximum transport speed during travelling on roads is
20 km/hod (12,5 mph).
Ban of transport with decreased visibility!
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 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.
Clean the entire machine from any accumulated soil before the transportation on the road.
