Mixture Carried On The Tank; Road Transport - Hardi ALPHA EVO II EcoDrive Instruction Book

2 - General Safety Instructions

Mixture carried on the tank

The mixture carried on the tank must never exceed the permissible total laden weight (GVW). See data on "Identification
plate" page 38
You must take into account that the mixture carried on the tank will be adjusted according to the density (e.g. liquid fertilizer,
etc ...).
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An overload can lead to dangerous situations or damage the self-propelled sprayer (chassis, suspension,
premature wear or burst of tire....)

Road Transport

When driving on public roads or highways with the vehicle, the following instructions must be followed. Failure to do so will
create a risk of:
• traffic accidents or fatalities!
• damage to the vehicle.
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 cabin during road transport.
It is forbidden to use the sprayer as a means of transportation of people or goods.
The driver must not be disturbed by other people in the cabin during driving.
Adjust your driving speed to the prevailing conditions.
Before driving downhill, reduce forward speed.
When making turns, lower your speed.
Checking the Vehicle
Before transporting the sprayer on a road, complete the following check points for 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. Parking brake is completely disengaged.
4. The spraying pump 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 pump drive is turned on.
5. Traffic lights and reflectors are in good working order, clean and free from damages.
6. Signs or markings on the vehicle regarding road transport are correctly placed and visible.
7. Tyre pressure is correct according to the load.
8. Crop residues and dirt are removed.
9. All moveable or loose equipment are securely latched or stowed away in the designated compartments.
Braking and Steering
Braking distance is increased and steering capabilities are influenced, both when the sprayer's tank is empty and even more
so with a full tank.
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