Kramer 380

3-26 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b330.fm
Operation
3.17 Before moving off
Special instructions for driving on public roads
• Carrying or transporting accompanying ersons in the cab or on the wheel loader is
not allowed
• The machine is subject to the applicable national legal regulations (e.g. StVZO German
road traffic regulations) and to the provisions laid down in the General Certification for
Vehicles (Germany) or the data confirmation (Germany).
• Only the attachments are authorised for use on public roads that are described in the
General Certification for Vehicles (Germany), in the data confirmation (Germany)
or in this Operator's Manual – see chapter 1 “Fields of application and using a wheel
loader with an attachment” on page 1-5 (the footnotes must be taken into account).
• Bear in mind the mandatory regulations for accident prevention
• For operation on public roads, bear in mind the provisions laid down in the machine
documentation and in the data confirmation (Germany)
Preparing for driving on public roads
German road traffic regulations prohibit driving on public roads if the distance between the
front edge of the bucket and the centre of the steering wheel is over 3500 mm in transport
position! – see chapter 1 “Fields of application and using a wheel loader with an attach-
ment” on page 1-5. See also the provisions laid down in the machine documentation and
in the data confirmation (Germany)
☞ Prepare to start the engine as follows:
• Empty and dump in the bucket as far as it will go
➥–seeWorking with a bucket on page 3-69
• Raise the loader unit to transport position (ground clearance about 250 mm)
➥–seeBucket transport position on page 3-27
• Mount the front-edge protection onto the leading edge of the bucket or onto the fork
arms of the pallet forks
• If the machine is equipped with pallet forks with foldable fork arms (option), fold them
up and secure them
• Switch off the working lights when driving on public roads
• High speed version (30/40 kph): switch the steering system to front axle steering
–seeChanging over to front axle steering (option) on page 3-32
• Switch on the load stabiliser –seeLoad stabiliser (option) on page 3-40
• Secure the control lever (joystick) and the 3rd control circuit of the loader unit
–seeLocking the control lever (joystick) and the 3rd control circuit (attachments) on
page 3-29
• Remove the protective screens for the front window and/or the main lights (options)
–seeProtective screens for front window and/or main lights (option) on page 3-14
• Adjust the seat position and the rearview mirrors
• Fasten your seat belt –seeSeat belt (lap belt) on page 3-53
Get informed on and follow the legal regulations of your country.