Transport
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Transport
This chapter explains how to drive safely on roads.
Safety
Stabilise the drawbars
During transport, stabilise the tractor's drawbars. This will prevent the
plough from accidentally moving sideways.
Use the transport wheel
If the plough is equipped with a depth/transport wheel, use it when
driving on the road. Failure to use the depth/transport wheel causes
excessive stress to both tractor and plough, leading to damage.
Disconnect the top linkage
When using a depth/transport wheel, disconnect the top linkage. Oth
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erwise, road contours may cause excessive forces on the plough,
causing damage.
Adapt your speed: max 25 km/h
Your driving speed must be adapted to the road and field conditions
under all circumstances, but must never exceed 25 km/h. Excessively
high speeds cause excessive stresses on both tractor and plough, and
may cause irreparable damage.
Be aware of the plough’s length
The plough is long, and swings out when turning. In tight turns, avoid
swinging the rear of the plough into obstacles.
Prior to transport
> Remove soil and dirt from the plough
> Lift the plough carefully
> Stabilise the lower drawbars
> Adjust the plough to the narrowest transport width (with hydraulic
folding in)
> Close the valve on the working width cylinder [+]
> Mount the lights [+]
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