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Road transport
Road transport
Safety
Before road transport will take place, please read the following safety
instructions. The compliance is mandatory and helps you to avoid
accidents.
Observe safety instructions
Observe the safety instructions for carrying out all kind of jobs. Any
disregard for safety instructions may lead to serious or fatal injuries.
»Safety instructions«, see page 8.
Switch off all electronic controls and the hydraulic circuit
Always switch off the electronic systems, and switch off all hydraulic
systems. Inadvertently operating will be prevented this way, otherwise
material damages and fatal injuries can occur.
Make sure the machine is clean before road transport
Before transportation by road, make sure that the machine is clear and
clean from heavy dirt, remaining crop and soil. Crop, dirt or soil that
drops on the road, can cause slippery road conditions. Ensure that all
lighting equipment is free from remaining crop and dirt. Clean the
machine to avoid to traffic accidents
.
Block all hydraulic valves
To avoid inadvertently activation of machine components, activate all
mechanical and/or hydraulic valve locks at the machine. Also lock the
hydraulic valves at the tractor or disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Install and close all protective equipment
All protective covers and doors have to be installed, closed and secured
during road transportation. Material damages and personal injuries can
be caused
.
Carrying people and objects on the machine is prohibited
Neither persons nor objects are allowed to be transported at the
machine at any time. Only parts stored in their dedicated storage
locations are alllowed to be transported at the machine. Riding on the
machine is hazardous and strictly prohibited
.
Do not compress the PTO drive shaft
During operation or transport the PTO drive shaft may not be
compressed. Compressed PTO drive shafts can cause damages to
the tractor and machine.
General
conditions
You have to put the machine into the transport position before road
transport may take place.
Next steps are necessary:
•
Remove crop residues and heavy dirt.
•
Install, close and secure all protective covers, unless stated
otherwise.
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Switch off the electronic systems.
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Switch off all hydraulic systems.
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Close all hydraulic valves.
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Place the mowing unit into transport position
•
Lock the ground adaptation mechanism.