Transporting Loads - PRONAR PT512 Operator's Manual

CHAPTER 4

4.5 TRANSPORTING LOADS

When driving on public or private roads, respect the road traffic regulations, exercise caution
and behave reasonably. Listed below are the key guidelines for driving the tractor with
a trailer hitched.
• Before driving off make sure that there are no bystanders, especially children,
near the trailer or the tractor. Ensure sufficient visibility.
• Make sure that the trailer is correctly hitched to the tractor and tractor's hitch is
properly secured.
• Vertical load carried by the trailer's drawbar eye affects the steering of a tractor.
• The trailer must not be overloaded and the load must be uniformly distributed so
that the maximum permissible axle load is not exceeded. The trailer's maximum
carrying capacity must not be exceeded as this can damage the trailer and pose a
risk to the tractor driver and other road users.
• Never exceed the permissible design speed and the maximum speed allowed by
road traffic regulations. The driving speed should be adapted to the current road
conditions, trailer loading, type of load being transported and other relevant
conditions.
• The trailer may be towed on slopes of up to 8°; unloading must be carried out only
on a level surface.
• When not hitched to a tractor, the trailer must be immobilized by means of the
parking brake and possibly with chocks or other objects without sharp edges
placed under a wheel. Do not leave the trailer unsecured. When the machine
breaks down, 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, the trailer must be marked with a low speed vehicle
warning plate attached to the rear wall of the loading case, if the trailer is the last
vehicle.
• While driving on public roads the trailer must be fitted with a certified or approved
reflective warning triangle.
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