Use and maintenance manual for fixed or folding corn harvesting header
EDITION 01/2016
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15. Handling and transport
Machine transport, especially on roads, must be carried out using suitable means and
methods suited to protect its components from violent collisions, humidity, vibrations,
etc.
For lifting and transport operations, avail yourself exclusively of specialised personnel
(crane slingers, etc.) equipped with appropriate lifting equipment suited to withstand
the weight of the various components.
15.1. Dimensions and Weights
For information of a general nature on weights and dimensions, please refer to chapter
12 -
Technical Specifications
. The reference values are indicated on the CE
identification plate illustrated in chapter 06 - Markings.
15.2. Position of the barycentre
THE POSITION OF THE BARYCENTRE CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE
OF TRANSMISSION INSTALLED.
WHEN DRIVING ON A ROAD ON A COMBINE EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING HEADER,
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE TRAFFIC CODE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE.
WHILE LIFTING MACHINES OR PARTS OF THEM, AVOID SUDDEN OR HAZARDOUS
ROCKING THAT MAY CREATE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS FOR BOTH MACHINE AND
PERSONNEL.