Transport
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Driving on Public Roads
CAUTION: When driving on public roads or
highways at night or during the day, observe local
traffic regulations regarding warning devices,
lighting and safety. See Section Safety.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the relevant forage harvester
Operator’s Manual to meet local government
regulations when driving the forage
harvester on public roads.
Fold the outer sections for transport according to the local
regulations.
IMPORTANT: Risk of collision! To avoid damage,
close the cab door of the forage harvester
before folding the rotary harvesting unit.
Close Safety Relief Valve (Rotary Harvesting
Units for CLAAS Forage Harvesters Only)
Close safety relief valve (A) when driving on public roads
to prevent unintended lowering of the outer sections.
A—Safety relief valve
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Accident Prevention
When driving on public roads, the entire area around the
dividers must be secured by accident prevention device
(C).
Installation of accident prevention device (C):
1. After the rotors have come to a complete stop, fold
the side sections.
2. Attach accident prevention device (C) in central
position and insert rubber rings.
3. Fold up protective profiles on the side and insert
rubber rings.
4. The skid shoes, blades and other edges are covered
with curtains (A).
Clearance and indicator lights:
As the clearance and indicator lights of the forage
harvester are usually covered by the raised gathering
drums, the accident prevention device is equipped with
two additional clearance/indicator lights (B). For the 12 V
power supply use the 7pole connector located on the
right side of the forage harvester.
Ground clearance:
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A—Curtains
B—Clearance/indicator lights
C—Accident prevention device
When driving on public roads, the rotary harvesting unit
must be raised so that the front of the accident prevention
device (C) is approx. 300 mm (1 ft) above the ground.
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