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2.3.6 Transporting The Machine
2.3.6.1 WARNING! Ensure that the rotors have completely stopped before folding the machine
between working and transport position.
2.3.6.2 WARNING! Check that the levers/buttons which operate the hydraulic lift are locked into
position, to avoid the machine lowering during transport.
2.3.6.3 WARNING! Never operate the machine with the rotor moving in raised or folded transport
position, even for short distances.
2.3.6.4 WARNING! All operation related to the tractor and machine should always be carried out from
the driver’s seat with seat belt buckled whether working or transporting the machine on the
public highway.
2.3.6.5 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that all
brake lights and indicators are working correctly.
2.3.6.6 IMPORTANT: Perform performance tests on the tractor/machine combination and how it will
act/perform before taking the machine onto the public highway.
Braking tests in a safe environment are required to be carried out in order to gauge the
characteristics of the tractor/machine combination and how it will act/perform in an emergency
stop situation.
Determine before taking the tractor and machine onto the public highway of the maximum
speed the vehicle can be driven safely. Determine the safe speed the machine can be turned
remembering the sharper the corner, the larger the reduction in speed required in order to
ensure the machine does not turn over. The machine should not travel faster than 20 mph (32
kmh) in any case.
2.3.6.7 IMPORTANT: The tractor and machine will respond different between working and transport
position. A machine in transport position will have a higher centre of gravity so will be more likely
to become unstable at lower speeds. The operator is required to adjust their driving
characteristics/speed in order to ensure safety to bystanders and other vehicles.
2.3.6.8 IMPORTANT: Use low speeds and smooth, gradual steering action in order to ensure safety to
bystanders and other vehicles when on curves, hills, rough or uneven surfaces or wet roads.
2.3.6.9 IMPORTANT: Allow clearance for implement swing while turning.
2.3.6.10 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that all
tyres are inflated correctly. See Section 5.7.1 for machine tyre pressures.
2.3.6.11 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that
steering and braking give proper operation and are in good condition.
The tractor should exceed the weight of the machine by at least 20%. For machine weights see
Section 1.5.1.
2.3.6.12 CAUTION! Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that driving
vision is not impaired by tractor, cab or implement allowing for clear vision while driving the
tractor in the driver’s seat.
Adjust rear view mirrors in order to see clearly the machine and all items behind.
2.3.6.13 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that the
machine decks are clear of any cut material collected.
2.3.6.14 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to take the machine onto the public highway ensure that the
tractor and machine tyres are clear of mud and dirt build up.
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