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Towing safely
For the maximum towable loads, refer to the paragraph Maximum towable loads in the Technical data
section.
- Maintain a suitable speed taking into account the weight of the trailed load and the gradient, remembering
that braking distances will be greater than with just the tractor. Trailed loads with or without brakes that are
too heavy for the tractor or that towed at too high speed may cause the operator to loose of control of the
tractor.
- Always take into consideration the total weight of the implements and their loads.
- When trailers are hitched to the tractor, before you leave the operator seat remember to put all the controls
in neutral, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (with mechanical transmissions) and
remove the ignition key. ALWAYS chock both the tractor and the trailer wheels. The best way to transport
a tractor that has broken down is to transport it on a low loader. Always secure the tractor to the loader bed
with chains. Before transporting the tractor on a low loader or on a railway wagon, make sure that the engine
hood, doors, open able roof (if present) and windows are all closed and securely fastened. Never tow the
tractor at speeds in excess of 10 kph. An operator must stay in the operator position to steer and brake the
tractor.
Caution: When a trailers is hitched to the tractor, before you leave the driving seat remember
to put all the controls in neutral, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine, engage first gear (if the
tractor has a mechanical transmission) and remove the key from the starter switch. If the tractor is
not parked on level ground, ALWAYS place chocks under the wheels of both the tractor and the
trailer For further information on safe working procedures, refer to the chapter 'Parking the tractor' in
the safe section of this manual.
Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS)
The term F.O.P.S refers to structure installed on the tractor intended to reduce the risk to the operator of
injury from falling objects during normal use of the vehicle.
Important:
This tractor is equipped with a FOPS.
The energy level of drop test is 1365J.
Operator Protective Structure (OPS)
The term OPS refers to a protective structure installed on a tractor in order to minimize risk of operator injury
caused by objects penetrating into the operator position area.
Use of hazardous substances
European standard EN 15695-1 is applicable to the cabs of agricultural or forestry tractors and self-propelled
sprayers. The purpose of the standard is to limit the exposure of the operator (driver) to hazardous
substances when applying plant protection products and liquid fertilisers.
In accordance with the stipulations of EN 15695-1 regarding cab classification, measurement of the
internal positive pres-sure differential must be carried out in conformance with ISO 14269-5:
1. The engine operating at nominal speed;
2. The maximum quantity of air drawn from outside the cab (recirculation closed);
3. Fan set to maximum speed.
The following terms and definitions are applied:
- Hazardous substances: substances such as dust, vapours and aerosols, with the exception of fumigants
which can be dispersed during the application of plant protection products and liquid fertilisers, which may
have a harmful effect on the operator.
- Dust general term identifying solid air-borne particles, finely divided and sedimented
- Aerosol: suspension of solid, liquid or solid and liquid particulate in agaseous medium with a negligible fall
rate (gener-ally less than 0.25 ms-1) Vapour: gaseous phase of a substance whose liquid or solid state is
stable at 20° Cand 1 bar (absolute). This cab, even when closed, does not protect against the inhalation of
hazardous substances. If the manufacturer's instructions for using these substances recommend personal
protective equipment, wear the equipment even in the cab.
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