Safe operation and handling of the machine

IMPORTANT
Coupling the implement on the tractor
Incorrectly coupling of the implement to the tractor results in hazards that can cause serious accidents.
There are crushing and shear points in the area of the coupling points between the tractor and the implement.

If you couple or uncouple the implement to or from the tractor,

be very careful.
Use only suitable tractors for coupling and transporting the implement.

When the implement is coupled onto the tractor,

make sure that the tractor's connecting device meets the implement requirements.
Couple the implement properly to the tractor.
IMPORTANT
Climbing on and off
Negligent behaviour while climbing on and off can cause people to fall off the ladder. People who climb onto the implement without using the intended access steps can slip, fall, and suffer severe injury. Dirt and operating materials can impair stepping and standing safety. Accidental actuation of control elements can unintentionally activate potentially dangerous functions.
Use only the intended access steps.

To ensure safe stepping and standing:

Always keep steps and platforms clean and in proper condition.

When the implement is moving:

Never climb onto or off of the implement.
Climb up and down facing the implement.
When climbing up and down, maintain contact with at least 3 points on the steps and handrails: always keep 2 hands and one foot or 2 feet and one hand on the implement.
When climbing up and down, never hold onto the control elements.
When climbing down, never jump off of the implement.
IMPORTANT
Risk when driving on roads and fields
Any mounted or towed implement as well as front or rear ballast weights on the tractor influence the driving behaviour and the steering and braking power of the tractor. 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 tractor's steering and braking systems are operating correctly.

The tractor must provide the required brake lag for the tractor and mounted implement.

Check the function of the brakes before moving off.

The tractor front axle must always be loaded with at least 20 % of the empty tractor weight to ensure sufficient steering capacity.

Use front ballast weights if necessary.
Always attach the front or rear ballast weights properly on the specified fixing points.
Calculate and observe the permitted payload for the mounted or towed implement.
Observe the permissible axle loads and drawbar loads of the tractor.
Observe 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 way that you always have full control over the tractor with the mounted or towed implement. In so doing, take your personal abilities into account, as well as the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, the driving characteristics of the tractor, and the influence of the mounted implement.
IMPORTANT
When driving on roads, risk of accident caused by uncontrolled lateral motions of the implement
Lock the tractor lower links for road travel.
IMPORTANT
Preparing the implement for road travel
If the machine is not properly prepared for road travel, it can result in serious traffic accidents.
Check the lighting and identification for road travel for proper function.
Remove coarse dirt 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 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 implement is in a stable position. In case of 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 and unsupervised represent danger for people and playing children.

Before you leave the machine,

shutdown the tractor and the implement.
Secure the tractor and 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.
IMPORTANT
Securing the tractor and implement
If the tractor and implement are not secured against unintentional starting and rolling away, the tractor and implement can be set in motion in an uncontrolled manner, and can run over, crush and kill people.
Lower the raised implement or raised implement parts.
Relieve pressure in the hydraulic hose lines by actuating the operating devices.

If you have to stand under the raised implement or components,

secure the raised implement and components against lowering with a mechanical safety support or hydraulic locking device.
Switch off the tractor.
Apply the tractor's parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.