Transport on public roads
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Transport on public roads
Safety
Read the safety instructions carefully before driving on public
roads
Before driving on public roads, you must read the safety instructions
carefully.
This will ensure that dangerous situations and accidents are avoided.
Lack of information can cause accidents.
General
• Comply with local legislation concerning lights, warning and safety
regulations.
• The driver and/or the owner of the machine is responsible for
complying with the Road Traffic Act.
• The tractor's manoeuvrability should not be adversely affected. At
least 20% of the vehicle's total weight must rest on the steered
wheel.
• The braking distance of the tractor should not be reduced. At least
50% of the vehicle's total weight must rest on the braked wheel.
• Carrying passengers on the machine is strictly prohibited.
Before travelling
on public roads
• All of the hydraulic functions of the machine should be placed in
neutral and in locked position.
• The tractor hydraulic system must be disconnected.
• Be sure there are no children in the machine's hazard area.
• Check the surrounding area before starting the machine.