Transporting Loads - PRONAR T700 Operator's Manual

Pronar T700

4.5 TRANSPORTING LOADS

When driving on roads, respect the road traffic regulations, exercise caution and prudence.
Listed below are the key guidelines for driving the tractor and trailer combination.
• Before moving off make sure that there are no bystanders, especially children,
near the trailer or the tractor. Take care that the driver has sufficient visibility.
• Make sure that the trailer is correctly attached to the tractor and tractor's hitch is
properly secured.
• Vertical loading borne by the trailer drawbar eye affects are steering of the
agricultural tractor.
• The trailer must not be overloaded, loads must be uniformly distributed so that the
maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded. The trailer's maximum
carrying capacity must not be exceeded as this can damage the trailer and pose a
risk to the operator or other road users.
• Permissible design speed and maximum speed allowed by road traffic law must
not be exceeded. The towing speed should be adapted to the current road
conditions, load carried by the trailer, road surface conditions and other relevant
conditions.
• Trailer may be towed on slopes of up to 8° and unl oading must take place only on
a level surface.
• When not connected to the tractor, the trailer must be immobilised using parking
brake and possibly also with chocks or other objects without sharp edges placed
under the front and back wheels. Do NOT leave unsecured trailer. In the event of
machine malfunction, pull over on the hard shoulder avoiding any risk to other
road users and position reflective warning triangle according to traffic regulations.
• When driving on public roads trailer must be marked with a slow-moving vehicle
warning sign attached to the rear wall of load box, if the trailer is the last vehicle in
the group.
• While driving on public roads the trailer must be fitted with a certified or
authorised reflective warning triangle.
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