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2 - General Safety Instructions
Road Transport
When driving on public roads or highways with the sprayer coupled to the tractor, the following instructions must be
followed. Failure to do so will create a risk of traffic accidents and fatalities!
Comply with the national or local road traffic regulations when using public roads and highways.
When driving in areas with special rules and regulations for markings and lights on sprayers, you should observe these and
equip your sprayer accordingly.
Checking the vehicle
Before transporting the sprayer on a road, complete the following check points for the tractor and sprayer.
1. Spray boom is folded and resting in transport brackets with the intended locks engaged.
2. Engage transport locks on the steering cylinders.
3. Supply lines for hydraulic, electric and pneumatic systems (if installed) are correctly connected.
4. Parking brake is completely disengaged. Safety line is secured (if applicable).
5. Hydraulic pressure from tractor to sprayer is turned off.
6. PTO drive is turned off.
7. Hitch bolt(s) between tractor and sprayer must be secured with a linchpin or other appropriate means.
8. If the sprayer is coupled onto a lift link drawbar, the lower link should be laterally fixed.
9. Traffic lights and reflectors are in good working order, clean and free from damages.
10. Signs or markings on the vehicle regarding road transport are correctly placed and visible.
11. Brakes are in good working order and free from visible damages.
12. Tyre pressure is correct according to the load.
13. No cables or other parts must be strained or caught in the tractors wheels when cornering.
14. Crop residues and dirt are removed.
15. All moveable or loose equipment are securely latched or stowed away in the designated compartments.
Ensure that the tractor has sufficient steering and braking power. If necessary, use front weights to the tractor in a stable
position.
Any sprayers and front/rear weights connected to the tractor influence the driving behaviour and the steering and braking
power of the tractor.
The front tractor axle must always be loaded with at least 20% of the tractor's empty weight, in order to ensure sufficient
steering power.
Always fix the front or rear weights to the intended fixing points according to regulations.
Comply with the maximum load for the connected sprayer and the approved axle and drawbar loads for the tractor.
The tractor must guarantee the prescribed brake delay for the loaded vehicle combination (tractor plus connected sprayer).
When turning corners with the sprayer connected, take the broad load and balance weight of the sprayer into account. Slow
down as needed to avoid tilting or overturning of the vehicle, especially on sloping roads.
If the sprayer is fixed to the tractor's three-point linkage or lower links, ensure sufficient side locking of the tractor lower links
before driving off.
Before driving off, secure the operating lever of the three-point hydraulic system against the unintentional raising or
lowering of the connected sprayer.
Check that the transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning equipment and protective equipment, is correctly mounted on
the sprayer.
Carry out a visual check that the upper and lower link pins are firmly fixed with linchpins against unintentional release.
Adjust your driving speed to the prevailing conditions.
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