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2 Safety
2.1 Safety rules
787-001
Additional weights
Self-propelled machines with a rear steering axle and
with front attachments fitted that are approved by
CLAAS must be equipped with additional weights
acting on the rear axle when driving on public roads.
This is required to ensure that the machine will not lift
off at the rear and remain steerable when braking and
travelling on slopes.
The required additional weights can be implements,
rear-axle weights and liquid filling of the rear axle
wheels.
Depending on the type of front attachment and the
components fitted on the machine, additional weights
must be added at the rear of the self-propelled
machines.
Specific relevant information and tables can be
requested from CLAAS.
Changes on the machine
When subsequently modifying machine parts whose
condition is prescribed or fitting parts that may cause a
hazard to other road users when in operation, the
operating permit (individual operating permit) and the
exceptional approval shall cease to be valid.
Obtaining a new individual operating permit requires
that the machine be presented to the technical
inspection agency in order to prepare a specific
certificate according to Regulations Authorizing the
Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, which may vary in
different countries.
If in doubt whether this is the case, please contact
CLAAS as the manufacturer.
Carrying a transport trailer
A transport carriage for front attachments may be
carried only when not exceeding the permitted trailing
capacity.
When trailing a transport carriage behind the machine,
the lighting cable must be connected and the proper
condition of the entire lighting equipment must be
checked.
Moreover, proper hitching of the trailer must be
ensured.
Carrying other trailers in the trailer hitch is
not
allowed
to self-propelled combine-harvesters when travelling
on public roads.
Registration
Registration plate fitted on the machine varies in
different countries as per their Traffic Rules.As a self-
propelled machine with an allowed top speed of
up to
20 km/h
.
