3.9 Safety in traffic
When driving on public streets and roads, the tractor with the attached machine must comply with the
road
traffic regulations of the respective country. The owner and driver are responsible for compliance
with these regulations.
3.9.1 Checks before driving
The check before departure is an important contribution to road safety. Before every trip, check
compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the regulations of the country of operation.
• Is the admissible overall weight complied with? Observe the admissible towing load and static
load of the trailer unit as well as the admissible axle load.
• Note the permitted brake load, the permitted tire load capacity load, and the permitted tire
pressure.
• Is the machine coupled correctly?
• Can fertilizer be lost while traveling?
○ Observe the filling level of the fertilizer in the hopper.
○ The boom must be folded in.
○ Deactivate the spreading functions of the machine control unit.
• Are the boom parts fully folded in and the locking mechanisms secured?
• Check the tire pressures and the function of the machine brake system. Observe the admissible
brake load and tire payload.
• Is the hopper cover closed and secured against accidental opening?
• Do the lighting and labeling on the machine comply with the national regulations for operation on
public roads? Make sure that warning signs, rear reflectors, and auxiliary lights are correctly
placed.
• Switch on the hydraulic system for the control block on the machine and activate the axle
suspension "Automatic".
3.9.2 Road travel with the machine
Handling, steering, and braking performance of the tractor are affected by the towed machine. For
example, an excessive support load of the machine will reduce the weight on the front axle of the
tractor and affect the steering.
• Adapt your driving to the modified driving characteristics.
• When driving, always ensure that there is sufficient visibility. If vision is restricted (e.g., when
reversing), another person is required to direct the driver.
• Observe the admissible maximum speed.
• Different load conditions and the specific weight of the fertilizer affect the center of gravity.
• Avoid sudden turns when driving uphill or downhill or across a slope. The change in the center of
gravity may increase the danger of tipping. Special care is to be particularly applied when driving
on uneven, soft ground (e.g., when entering fields, curbs).
• Passengers are prohibited on the machine during transport and operation.
• Only drive with the axle suspension activated.
• If necessary, attach a front weight at the tractor. For further information, please refer to the
operator’s manual of the tractor.
3. Safety
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