General safety advice
Citan BAG0014.4 09.14
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Machine transportation
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When using public highways, national road traffic regulations
must be observed.
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Before moving off, check:
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the correct connection of the supply lines
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the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness
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the brake and hydraulic system for visible damage
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that the parking brake is completely disengaged
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the function of the brake system
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Ensure that the tractor has sufficient steering and braking power.
Any machines and front/rear weights connected to the tractor
influence the driving behaviour and the steering and braking
power of the tractor.
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If necessary, use front weights.
The front tractor axle must always be loaded with at least 20% of
the tractor empty weight, in order to ensure sufficient steering
power.
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Always fix the front or rear weights to the intended fixing points
according to regulations.
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Comply with the maximum load for the connected machine and
the approved axle and drawbar loads for the tractor.
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The tractor must guarantee the prescribed brake delay for the
loaded vehicle combination (tractor plus connected machine).
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Check the brake power before moving off.
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When turning corners with the machine connected, take the
broad load and balance weight of the machine into account.
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If the machine is fixed to the tractor's three-point linkage or lower
links, before moving off, ensure sufficient side locking of the trac-
tor lower links.
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Before moving off, move all the swivellable machine parts to the
transport position.
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Before moving off, secure all swivellable machine parts in the
transport position against dangerous position changes. Use the
transport safety catches intended for this.
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Before transportation, secure the operating lever of the three-
point hydraulic system against unintentional raising or lowering
of the connected or coupled machine.
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Check that the transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning
equipment and protective equipment, is correctly mounted on the
machine.
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Before transportation, carry out a visual check that the upper and
lower link pins are firmly fixed with the linchpin against uninten-
tional release.
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Adjust your driving speed to the prevailing conditions.
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Before driving downhill, switch to a low gear.
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Before moving off, always switch off independent wheel braking
(lock the pedals).
