McHale C430/C460/C470/C490 Bale Chopper
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Road traffic safety & operation
8.1 Before travelling on any public roadway
The following should be inspected every time, before travelling on a public road:
Ensure that the tyres are set to the correct pressure as per safety decals and
according to the specifications.
Any bale in the bale chamber should be secured so it cannot move during
transportation and the loading door must be closed securely.
The machine must be safely cleared of all loose forage. To carry this out,
firstly turn off the tractor and fully isolate the machine by disconnecting all of
the connections to the tractor unit.
The PTO shaft must be fixed securely to the tractor PTO stub shaft.
The lighting system of the machine must be connected to the tractor and must
be in a fully functioning condition.
The electronic control box must be switched off or disconnected from the
power supply. (See ‘Control box functions’)
The hydraulic supply must be turned off and protected from accidental
activation by disconnecting the hydraulic feed line. Support all loose lines in a
safe manner.
Attention must be paid to the maximum travel speed limit of 40 km/h.
Ensure that all the national road traffic regulations relating to the country are
fulfilled i.e. the use of safety chains is mandatory in EU countries when air
brakes are not installed. The safety chain must be attached in such a way that
if the coupling breaks, the hitch or drawbar cannot make contact with the
ground.
The drawbar stand must be rotated upwards and secured in the transport
working position. (See ‘Drawbar & PTO stand usage (C460/C470/C490)’)
CAUTION: Complete a full inspection before travelling on the road
Ensure that a full inspection is completed every time before attempting
to go on to a public roadway, always think and practice safety!
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