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Code F07012287
USE AND MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
4.4 TRANSFERRING THE MACHINE IN THE
FIELD
Before performing machine transfers you must:
• Make sure there are no persons or things near the
machine before commissioning it and during use.
• Put all moving machine components in the transport
position, locking them with the suitable fastenings.
• Lock control levers, in order to prevent accidental
operation.
• Make sure the dispenser unit falls within the outline.
• With regards to safe displacements and in operation,
consider possible terrain slope and unevenness.
ATTENTION
In the first phase of the machine's life there is a gen
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eral adjustment of all mechanical parts and hydraulic
connections. It is indispensable to check couplings
(tightening and seal) with the utmost accuracy.
Before every working shift and before every transfer
check:
• The effectiveness of actuation and safety devices.
• Correct connection of the machine to the tractor.
• Correct operation of the PTO drive.
• Correct connection of the feeding piping.
• Correct air pressure of tyres and wear condition.
• That the pins of wheels and axle are tightened se-
curely complying with the relevant tightening torques.
• Working and cleaning of lights (if any).
• Presence of wedges (chocks) in the trailed machines
(if any).
During the working shift check:
• That the machine does not show obvious operation
defects.
• Should any faults be detected during use, they must
be removed and communicated to the next operator.
4.5 TRANSIT ON PUBLIC ROADS (ONLY FOR
APPROVED MACHINES)
Ensure the tractor used is suitable for road circulation and
has the suitable features to trail the machine in use. The
data to be checked is shown on the approval plate (see
chapter 1.3).
ATTENTION
During transport on public roads strictly comply with
the highway code, paying special attention in select-
ing an adequate speed.
Trailed machines may circulate on public roads (in Italy)
only if they are approved; you must check with your area
dealer the correct couplings and use tractors in compli-
ance with regulations currently in force.
Two types of road approval exist for trailed machines:
• Unladen (with no liquid in the tank).
• Laden (with liquid, water only, in the tank), we would
like to remind you that it is forbidden to transport
chemical mixtures on public roads.
The manufacturer's range includes unladen approval of
most trailed models and, only for some, also laden ap-
proval.
Before driving on public roads, the machine must be
registered at the Department of Motor Vehicles filing the
"Declaration of conformity for type approved vehicle) sup-
plied by the manufacturer.
Check the suitability of the machine found on the specific
plate and punching of the frame (see chapter 1.3) as well
as the presence of the specific documents, chocks, reflec
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tors and rear lights.
The electrical light signal system is available in road set-
up (but upon request also for private areas).
ATTENTION
IT IS
obligatory to fit the vehicle with yellow or orange
flashing light.
• Check the headlights, brake lights and indicators are
working before driving on the roads.
• The PTO shaft must strictly be still.
• Ensure the safety pin is inserted in the coupling pin of
the machine to the tractor.
• Before turning onto a public road after driving on an
unsurfaced or dirty area, it is obligatory to accurately
clean the tyres from any mud residues.
• The tractor speed shall have to be low and in any
case adequate to the road surface you are travelling
on, and speed must be reduced in bends.
• In the event of travelling on sloping roads, pay the
utmost attention, since external conditions and fac-
tors of various nature - e.g. wet, slippery surface etc.
- might affect stability.
• It is strictly forbidden during transport of the machine
to load other material onto it or carry other people; in
any case there should be no other person than the
driver on the tractor.