Driving safety
IMPORTANT
Risk when driving on roads and fields
The driving characteristics also depend on the operating condition, the fill level of the load, and on the ground. If the driver does not take account of changing driving characteristics, he can cause accidents.
Always ensure that the machine's steering and braking systems are operating correctly.
To ensure the prescribed brake lag for the machine:
Check the function of the brakes before moving off.Calculate and observe the permitted payload for the machine.
Observe the permissible axle loads.
Comply with the permissible transport width and transport height of the machine.
Drive in such a way that you always have full control over the machine. In so doing, take your personal abilities into account as well as the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions.
IMPORTANT
Preparing the machine for road travel
If the machine is not properly prepared for road travel, it can cause serious traffic accidents.
Check the lighting and identification for road travel for proper function.
Remove coarse dirt from the machine.
Switch off the work lights.
Use the warning beacon in compliance with the national regulations.
Follow the instructions in the section "Driving on roads".
IMPORTANT
Parking the implement
The parked machine can tip over. People can be crushed and killed.
Only park the machine on stable and even ground.
Before you perform setting or maintenance work:
Make sure that the machine is in a stable position. In case of doubt, support the implement.IMPORTANT
Unsupervised parking
Machines that are insufficiently secured and unsupervised represent danger for people and playing children.
Before you leave the machine,
shutdown the machine.Secure the machine.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the control computer or control terminal during road travel
If the driver is distracted, it can result in accidents and injuries or even death.
Do not operate the control computer or control terminal during road travel.