McHale
W2020
Round Bale Wrapper
51
8
Road traffic safety & operation
8.1 Before travelling on any public roadway
The following should be inspected every time, before travelling on a public road:
Ensure satellite arms have automatically returned to the home position.
Bring the bale rotation rollers into the fully closed position.
The hydraulic supply must be turned off and protected from accidental activation.
The electronic control box must be switched off or disconnected from the
power supply.
(See ‘Electronic control system’)
Lower wrapper to rest on the ground.
Switch off tractor and apply the hand brake.
Attach trip arm catch to leading dispenser, see the image below.
Switch on the tractor again and raise the wrapper.
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!
WARNING: Height clearance
The operator must ensure that there is a minimum of 1 m clearance
between the machine and any obstacle above, like low bridges, arches
or tunnels. But in the case of electrical high voltage lines a minimum
clearance of 4 m should be allowed.