Operator’s manual
Front disc mower
KDF 390
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4.4. Transport
Every position change of the mower can only be done when there is nobody around (pay
particular attention to children).
Driving speed should always be adjusted to current road conditions and local traffic
regulations.
It is forbidden to ride or to transport any persons or unattached elements on the machinery.
When taking turns pay particular CAUTION and consider the machine's weight and dimension.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to drive on public roads, if the mower's transport width is more
than 3 m.
4.4.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for mower’s transport safety. Equipment and parts
must be secured during transport.
To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules:
seize the mower by any lifting devices only in the places indicated by the hook sign (Fig. 4),
Fig. 4. Transport holders
for mower lifting use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than mower’s weight
shown in data plate. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting,
transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts
are spotted replace these with new ones,
when mounting slings, chains, handles etc. always pay CAUTION to setting the machine's
centre of gravity properly (Fig. 5),
to catch machines, pick ropes of adequate length, so that the angle between them is no greater
than 120°, and the angle between the strand and the vertical is no greater than 60°,
collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position,
during putting the mower onto another vehicle it is forbidden for anybody to remain in transport
area,
on the vehicle’s trailer the machine should be secured against moving.