KUHN GMD350, Operator'S Manual, Page: 13 / 100

Safety
Disc mower
GMD350 - 350-FF
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Stage 2:
- Couple the machine to the tractor.
To measure:
- Load on front axle (t1):
• T machine (transport position).
To do:
- If the front axle load (t1) is below 20% of the tractor
tare (T), add ballast weights (M1) to exceed the
minimum load on the front axle.
Example:
• (T) = 7500 kg (16535 lb)
• The front axle load must be of minimum 1500 kg
(3300 lb).(20% of T)
• (t1) = 700 kg (1545 lb).
• 700 kg (1545 lb) < 1500 kg (3300 lb).
• Add ballast weights until the minimum front axle
load is exceeded.
• Repeat checking procedure.
Stage 3:
To measure:
- Total weight (t):
• T machine (transport position).
• Ballast weights.
Checking:
- To go to the next stage:
• Check in the tractor's operator's manual that the
value measured is below the tractor's Gross
Combined Weight Rating.
To do:
- If t < PTAC go to the next stage.
- If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross
Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the
countrie's legislation, empty the hopper to travel on
public roads.
Example:
• (t) = 10000 kg (24250 lb)
•
PTAC = 13000 kg .
• t < PTAC : Go to the next stage.