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3.4.14 Traffic safety
Dangers for road travel
If the machine exceeds the maximum dimensions and weights specified by national law and is
not correctly lit when travelling on public roads, other road users may be endangered.
• Before driving on roads, ensure that the maximum permitted dimensions, weights and axle,
drawbar and trailer loads are not exceeded which apply to driving on public roads according
to national law.
• Before driving on roads, switch on the lighting and ensure that it functions properly.
• Before driving on roads, close all stop cocks for the hydraulic supply to the machine
between the tractor and the machine.
• Before driving on roads, move the tractor control units into the neutral position and lock.
Dangers when driving on roads and in fields
The self-propelled harvester has special handling characteristics which also depend on the
operational state and on the ground. If the driver does not consider changed handling
characteristics, he may cause accidents.
• Observe procedures for driving on roads and in fields, see chapter Driving and
transportation.
Dangers if machine is not prepared properly for road travel
If the machine is not prepared properly for road travel, serious accidents may occur with traffic.
• Before driving on roads, prepare the machine for road travel, refer to chapter Driving and
Transport, “Preparations for Road Travel”.
Dangers when operating the machine on slopes
The machine may tilt when it is used on slopes. As a result, accidents may occur and people
may be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not work and drive on a slope unless the ground of the slope is flat and the adhesion of
the tyres to the ground is ensured.
• Turn the machine at low speed. Turn in a large arc.
• Avoid driving across a slope because the centre of gravity of the machine will be changed
by loading weight and by executing machine functions.
• Avoid jerky steering movements on a slope.
• When driving up and down a slope, always align the header uphill and keep it as close as
possible to the ground.
• Do not move the machine from working position to transport position or from transport
position to working position as long as the machine is being used across a slope.
• Do not park the machine on slopes.
• Observe procedures for operating the machine on slopes, see chapter Operation "Field
mode on the slope".
Dangers when cornering with pulled trailer
When cornering, the trailer swivels out stronger than the self-propelled machine.
This may result in accidents.
• Consider the larger swivel range.
• Note persons, oncoming traffic and obstacles when performing a turn.
3.4.15 Parking the machine safely
An incorrectly parked and insufficiently safeguarded machine may be hazardous to people,
especially children, and may start moving or overturn in an uncontrolled manner. People may be
crushed and killed.
• Park the machine on firm, horizontal and level ground.
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