Safe operation and handling of the machine
IMPORTANT
Coupling the implement to the tractor
Incorrectly coupling the implement to the tractor results in hazards that can cause serious accidents.
There are crush points and shear points in the area of the coupling points between the tractor and the implement.
If you couple the implement or uncouple the implement from the tractor,
be very careful.Only couple and transport the implement with suitable tractors.
When the implement is coupled on the tractor,
ensure that the tractor's connecting device meets the implement requirements.Carefully couple the implement to the tractor.
IMPORTANT
Climbing on and off
Negligent behavior while climbing on and off may cause personnel to fall off the ladder. Personnel who climb onto the implement without using the intended access aids can slip or fall, and suffer severe injury. Contamination as well as operating materials can impair stepping safety and stability. Accidental activation of control elements can unintentionally trigger potentially dangerous functions.
Use only the intended access aids.
To ensure safe step and safe stance:
Always keep step surfaces and platforms clean and in proper condition, so that safe step and safe stance are ensured.When the implement is moving:
Never climb onto or down from the implement.Climb up and down facing the implement.
When climbing up and down, maintain 3-point contact with the access steps and handrails: Always keep either two hands and one foot on the implement or two feet and one hand on the implement.
When climbing up and down, never use the control elements as a hand grip.
When climbing down, never jump off of the implement.
IMPORTANT
Hazards when driving on roads and fields
Any implements or front/rear weights attached to the tractor influence the driving behavior and the steering and braking capacity of the tractor. Driving characteristics also depend on the operating condition, the fill level or load and on the substrate. If the driver does not take changed driving characteristics into account, he can cause accidents.
Always ensure that the tractor has sufficient steering and braking capacity.
The tractor must provide the prescribed brake lag for the tractor and mounted implement.
Check the braking effect before moving off.The tractor front axle must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the tractor tare weight to ensure sufficient steering capacity.
If necessary, use front weights.Always fasten the front weights or rear weights on the prescribed fastening points provided for this purpose.
Calculate the payload and comply with the permissible payload for the mounted or towed implement.
Comply with the permissible axle loads and drawbar loads of the tractor.
Comply with the permissible drawbar load of the hitch device and drawbar.
Comply with the permissible transport width and transport height of the implement.
Drive in such a manner that you always have full control of the tractor with the mounted or trailed implement. In so doing, take your personal abilities into account, as well as the road, traffic, visibility conditions and weather conditions as well as the driving characteristics of the tractor and the influence of the mounted implement.
IMPORTANT
When driving on roads, there is risk of accident due to uncontrolled lateral movements of the implement
Lock the tractor lower links in place for road travel.
IMPORTANT
Preparing the implement for road travel
If the implement 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 contaminants from the implement.
Use the warning beacon in compliance with the national regulations.
Switch off the work lights.
Lock the tractor control units.
Follow the instructions in the section "Preparing the implement for road travel".
IMPORTANT
Parking the implement
The parked implement can tip over. People can be crushed and killed.
Only park the implement on stable and level ground.
Before performing adjustment tasks or maintenance tasks,
ensure that the implement is stable. If in doubt, support the implement.Follow the instructions in the section Parking the implement.
IMPORTANT
Unsupervised parking
Parked tractors with coupled implements that are insufficiently secured or unsupervised pose a hazard for people and for children at play.
Before leaving the implement:
Bring the tractor and the implement to a standstill.Secure the tractor and the implement.
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.
IMPORTANT
Securing the tractor and implement
If the tractor and implement are not secured against unintentional starting and rolling, the tractor and implement can be set in uncontrolled motion, and can run over, crush and kill people.
Lower the lifted implement or lifted implement parts.
Dissipate pressure in the hydraulic hose lines by activating the operating devices.
If you must stand under the raised implement or components,
prevent the raised implement and components from lowering with a mechanical safety support or hydraulic locking device.Switch off the tractor.
Engage the tractor's parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.