Safe Driving - PRONAR RC3100 Operator's Manual

Safety advice

2.5 SAFE DRIVING

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Figure 2.1 Method of placing chocks
(1) chocks
• During travel on public roads comply
with the road traffic regulations and
transport regulations in force in
a given country, in which the trailer is
used.
• Adjust travel speed to the existing
road conditions and other limitations
arising from road traffic regulations.
Excessive speed may cause loss of
control over the tractor-trailer com-
bination and damage to the trailer
and/or tractor and may limit braking
efficiency of
combination
• The machine must NOT be left unse-
cured. The trailer unhitched from the
(2) wheel chock handle
the tractor-trailer
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tractor must be secured against rolling
away by means of parking brake
and wheel chocks placed under the
wheel. The wheel chocks should be
placed under one rear axle, in front
and behind the wheel - Figure (2.1).
• Before driving off make certain that
the machine is correctly hitched to
the tractor.
• Before using the trailer always check
its technical condition, especially in
terms of safety. In particular, check
the technical condition of the hitch
system, the axle system, the brake
system, indicator lights and the con-
nective elements of the hydraulic and
PRONAR RC3100
Section 2
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