Instruction manual – MU-C/S 29
Transporting the mulcher
Before transporting the Mulcher ensure that the Mulcher has been correctly fitted and that the
transport lock attached to the lower linkage has been fixed and that the Mulcher is in the vertical
position, centrally located so that the centre of gravity of the tractor is not impaired and the Mulcher
is not protruding from the sides.
Please take special care that the position that you have selected for the mulcher does not obscure
the tractor lights.
Always transport MU-C/S rear mulchers tilted vertically upwards (90° ). With the MU-C/S series
look out for any projection to the side. - Do not exceed the maximum permissible transport
width!
Please bear in mind that as soon as the mulcher enters a public road it must comply with the
relevant national road regulations.
This also means adhering to the maximum transport width and distances to be maintained in front of
or behind the tractor.
Where necessary fit a warning plate or additional lights.
Always ensure that the mulcher has been secured (refer to the tractor's Instruction Manual) with the
proper transport safety locks.
Rear/side mulchers should be secured for transportation by using the ball valve on the hydraulic
cylinder for the 45/-90 ° position as follows:
Before transportation
shut off for safety (rotate lever 90° towards pipe)
Open before commencing work (position lever parallel to pipe
).
Check whether the front axle is underloaded when mounting. If the mulcher is mounted on the front,
the rear axle might be under-loaded and require an additional rear weight to be fitted. Even tractors
with a fitted mulcher, which do not enter a public road, are still subject to regulations regarding
weights and axle loads.
Please bear in mind that the mulcher and counterweights will have a major influence on the
handling, stability, steering and braking performance of the tractor, and adjust your driving
behaviour accordingly. Be careful when taking corners and bends and reversing. The machine may
swing out!
Side mulchers develop very considerable leverage, so that the left side of the tractor (or, with left-
hand models, the right side of the tractor) can encounter a substantial reduction in load, especially
when taking bends. Drive carefully and always put the machine into the proper transport position
every time after work.
Once transportation is complete, release the transport lock, then slowly and carefully lower the
mulcher to the ground and put it in the working position or park it .
Note: Please note the safety instructions, details of risks and accident prevention
regulations on pages 16 -26!
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