Tecnoma VECTIS 800e Adjustments, Use And Maintenance page 19

– GENERAL SAFETy –
3.6.4 - BRAKING SYSTEMS
IMPORTANT
TOWED MACHINES
CAUTION
If the brake system malfunctions:
• Stop the tractor immediately
• Call a specialist outfit authorised to work on brake systems.
3.6.4.1 Hydraulic brake system
• When topping up or changing the oil, use the prescribed oils and follow the recommendations
3.6.4.2 Compressed air brakes.
• Bleed the tank of air on a daily basis
• Check that the seal rings on the coupling heads are clean.
• A pressure of 0.5 bar is required before starting to move the machine.
• Never change the factory settings
• Replace the air tank
◊ if it is no longer attached to its support
◊ or it is damaged
3.6.5 - DRIVING ONROADS
In addition to obeying the currently valid highway code, always follow the recommendations below
• Before driving on the road
◊ Check the brake system
◊ Check the compulsory transport systems (lights, indicators, guards)
◊ Visually check that all the safety devices are in place, particularly those of the towing system.
◊ Check that the lower hitching arms of the tractor are properly locked.
◊ Place the machine's pivoting parts in the transport position, and lock them with the safety devices
provided.
◊ Lock the 3-point hitching control lever, in order to avoid accidental lowering or raising of the machine.
• Use the front ballast if necessary
◊ The front tractor axle must support at least 20% of the tractor's unladen weight.
◊ Secure the ballast to the points provided in accordance with the regulations.
• Do not exceed the maximum working load of the machine and the permissible tractor axle and drawbar
loads
• Check that the tractor's deceleration power meets the regulations.
• Adapt your driving style. Towed or carried machines influence the behaviour of the tractor
• Do not exceed the speed limit
• Beware of overhead power lines
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