Operation manual SP 9 - Compact
CHAPTER II – GENERAL SAFETY – Page 8
2.13 BE PRUDENT WHILE DRIVING ON ROADS
When you are driving on the road plo
ughs must be put in the transporting position.
During maneuver be sure there is nobody near the plough
Control the attachment of the 3 point mounting of the shaft (the
presence of secure bolts and secure pins) and the blocking of the
reverse during the transporting.
After the pre
paration for transporting let the transportation wheels
down and tractor lifting device in such a way that tilting of the
lifting lever should be reduced. Take care that the rear depth
adjusting wheel should be untouched.
Connect back to maximum the hydraulic working width
and the cylinder performing the front furrow regulation.
With this performance the center of the plough can be put
lower.
If the plough is in the transporting position, from the cabin
we should block the unnecessary controlling
levers (or
hydraulic distributor). This way
you can av
oid every
accidental motion.
Only an agricultural tractor must be
used for plough pulling
on roads. This tractor
should have the same size and
power as for plough. Do not use othe
r vehicles or tractors
with less po
wer or ma
ss.
The speed should be suitable to be possible to rule the
machine under any other conditions. Keep all the rules of
driving and speed limit. Low the speed at the bends and
take into the consideration maneuver
of other vehicles.
Choose the speed and driving style accordin
gly with the
area and traffic cond
itions. Be very careful and pr
udent!
Under all conditions and mainly going down or up
the hills
drive at low speed, first of all at the bends and avoid
sudden dire
ctional chan
ge.
Moving down or up the hills avoid abrupt braking or
starting.
If you use the machine on the roads, follo
w Highway
Code. The owner or the user must be informed about the
rules in the given country. They should follow
the rules
and ask the
dealers to equip the machines with
required
devices.
In the case
of mounted ploughs you should pay great attention to the traffic especially in the round-
about do not allow other vehicles to come closer to the plough. Take into the consideration the plough
swinging!
During the transportation do not let tractor to change the direction because of the plough wheels
going on the hilly roads in order not to cause the accident.
The bolts, screws can be loosened because of the vibration. You must always control their
fastening before participating in the traffic.
Be attentive with other drivers. It makes the good connection with your neighbors easier and
contribute to the positive image of agricultural world.
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