Road Transport - Hardi COMMANDER DELTA FORCE Instruction Book

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 or fatalities!
• damage to the tractor and sprayer.
General Instructions
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.
Make sure that you have a clear field of vision when driving.
Check the immediate vicinity of the vehicle; no persons, children or animals must be near the vehicle!
No one is allowed outside the tractor cabin during road transport.
It is forbidden to use the sprayer as a means of transportation of people or goods.
The tractor driver must not be disturbed by other people in the cabin during driving.
Maximum driving speed for sprayer models equipped with brakes and for models without brakes is different. Be aware that
these speeds may differ due to local law. Contact local authorities for information on maximum driving speeds.
Adjust your driving speed to the prevailing conditions.
Before driving downhill, switch to a low gear.
When making turns, lower your speed.
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, if the main tank is empty. If the main tank is filled with spray liquid, the need for agitation
demands that the PTO drive is turned on.
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.
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