McHale
R62-72 & R68-78
Twin-Rotor Rake
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7
Road traffic safety & operation
7.1 Before travelling on any public roadway
The following should be inspected every time, before travelling on a public road:
Ensure that the tyres are set to the correct pressure as per safety decals and
according to the specifications.
Ensure the side guard rails are unlatched and swung in over the rotor
gearbox, on both sides of the machine.
The twin rotor arms must be raised fully into the upright position and then
retracted so that the width indicator is in the transport position, as shown.
The hydraulic supply must be turned off and protected from accidental
activation.
The PTO shaft must be fixed securely to the tractor PTO stub shaft.
The lighting system of the machine must be connected to the tractor and must
be in a fully functioning condition. Lower front reflector rails to the horizontal
transport position.
Attention must be paid to the maximum travel speed limit (40 km/h).
The drawbar stand must be raised and secured in the transport position, using
the spring-loaded lock pin provided.
The machine must be safely cleared of all loose forage. To carry this out,
firstly turn off the tractor and fully isolate the machine by disconnecting all of
the connections to the tractor unit.
Ensure that all the national road traffic regulations relating to the country are
fulfilled i.e. the use of safety chains is mandatory in EU countries when air
brakes are not installed. The safety chain must be attached in such a way that
if the coupling breaks, the hitch or drawbar cannot make contact with the
ground.
Ensure the safety chains on the PTO cover sleeves (if fitted) are attached to
both machine and tractor to prevent them from spinning.
WARNING: Complete a full inspection before travelling on the road
Ensure that a full inspection is completed every time before attempting
to go on to a public roadway, always think and practice safety!