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8. TRANSPORT
The user is responsible for transporting the machine on public roads. Verify the national legislation
regarding the regulations. In view of the machine’s weight, it is not advised to drive faster than 12 km/h
(12.4 mph) with a raised machine. Higher speeds can lead to hazardous situations and result in
damage to the machine and tractor.
When the machine is raised off the ground, the front axle of the tractor has to support
minimum 20% of its weight.
If the machine is not transported by being towed by the tractor, the machine may be secured / hoisted
at the following points (see Figure 6):
1: Hoisting point for hoisting the machine
2: Securing points positioned at both sides of the machine
Figure 6
9. PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION
9.1 Safety
Before using the machine, you should check the following:
1. Are there loose objects in the field? First remove these objects.
2. Are there slopes? The maximum slope is 20 degrees for this machine. Always go from top to
bottom.
3. Are there cables / pipes buried in the ground? If so, determine their depth and adjust the
working depth of the machine to 60% of the depth of the cables / pipes.
4. Are there hard objects in the ground? If so, use the Verti-Drain
®
2519 with an adjusted speed
and adjust the working depth.