Operation
Road traffic
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– the depth-control wheels must be swung in and locked (does not apply to R*SO
and R*SU).
– The red/white warning signs (as shown in the illustration) must be attached and
secured using split pins. In addition, all red/white warning signs and warning stripes
must always be kept in clean and perfect condition. Before driving on public paths
and roads, the warning signs and warning stripes must be cleaned in such a man-
ner that the warning function is not impaired.
– Couple the additional chassis (See Page 183), (not required in some countries).
– On machines with leaf-spreader it must be completely folded in.
– operating mode "Road" to be engaged.
– rear wheel steering must be set to 0° position and synchronized steering of the
articulation joint must be synchronized with the front axle (See Page 197).
– the steering of the two rear axles must be locked (lock main steering switch!)
– check the operating and traffic safety of the machine.
– the machine must be sufficiently cleaned.
– all working floodlights must be switched off.
– both mounting ladders must be swung into the vehicle profile and secured.
– switch off the incline system (if provided) and align the machine in neutral position.
Further requirements for operating the machine:
Regardless of the time of day, the yellow rotating beacons must be switched on when
driving on public roads and streets.
Before driving on public roads and paths, the machine must be cleaned so far that:
the gross weight rating is not exceeded,
all warning signs are visible,
all direction indicators and lighting fixtures are clean and functional.
As a self-propelled processing machine with the highest driving speed of max.
40 km/h - 32 km/h or 25 km/h the machine is a subject to registration and license plate
duty. Furthermore, the vehicle must be insured against damage from vehicle owners‘
liability according to the locally applicable regulations.
The following conditions must always be fulfilled:
A guide giving the directions required for safe driving of the vehicle to the driver
must always be used, if otherwise safe driving of the vehicle (for instance at inter-
sections and road junctions, when backing up, or in case of unfavourable weather
conditions) cannot be ensured.
Rear wheel steering or U-turn may only be switched on for a short time for passing
narrow turns at low vehicle speed.
Only persons familiar with the vicinity, experienced and reliable may be used as
driver and accompanying personnel (guide).