McHale F5500 - Road traffic safety & operation; Before travelling on any public roadway

McHale F5500 Baler
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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. (See ‘Tyre specifications’)
 Ensure that all doors are securely closed and fastened, ensuring that primary
and secondary catches are fully engaged, these should be kept clear of
foreign objects to ensure proper and trouble free operation.
 The bale forming chamber should be emptied.
 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 safely 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 ‘Electronic control system’)
 Attention must be paid to the maximum travel speed limit (40 km/h).
 The brake system (hydraulic or pressurised air) of the machine, if fitted, must
be connected to the tractor. Do not travel, with air brakes, until the required
pressure is shown on the indicator of the tractor panel.
 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.
 Lift the pick-up reel completely and close the lever on the hydraulic line (if
fitted). The hydraulic supply must be turned off and protected from accidental
WARNING: 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!