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USE AND MAINTENANCE

cod. G19503220

ENGLISH

3.3 TRANSPORT

If it becomes necessary to transport the machine for a long distance, it can be loaded onto a railway wagon or a truck. For this purpose,
consult «Technical Data» for weight and specifi c dimensions.
The latter are very useful to check the possibility of driving along all types of roads. The machine is generally supplied in a horizontal
position with no packing material. It is therefore necessary to use a system of hoisting with a crane and cables, or chains of adequate
capacity, hooking onto the machine at the hoisting points marked with the «hook» symbol (11, Fig. 4).

CAUTION

Before proceeding to the hoisting op- erations, make sure that any any mo- bile elements of the machine are blocked. Make
sure to use a crane with an adequate hoisting capacity to lift the machine. Hoist the machine with extreme caution and transfer
it slowly, without jerks or abrupt movements.

DANGER

The operations of hoisting and trans- port can be very dangerous if not carried out with the maximum caution; persons not
directly involved should be moved away. Clean, evacuate the area and delimit the transfer zone. Check the state, condition
and suit- ability of the means at disposition. Do not touch suspended loads, keep- ing them at a safe distance.
It most be further ascertained that the operational area is free of obstacles and that there is suffi cient «escape space», mea-
ning an area which is free and secure into which one could move rapidly in case a load should fall. The surface on which the
machine is to be loaded must be horizontal in or- der to prevent possible shifting.

Once the machine is positioned on the vehicle, make sure that it remains blocked in its position. Fasten the machine on the platform of
the vehicle by means of cables suitable for the mass which must be blocked (see «Technical Data» for the weight).
The cables must be fi rmly fastened to the machine and pulled taut to the anchorage point on the platform. Once transport has been
carried out and before freeing the machine from all its fastenings, make sure that its state and position are such as not to constitute
danger. Remove the cables and proceed to unloading with the same means and methods used for loading.

Transit and transporting on the public highways

When driving on public roads, be sure to follow the highway code of the country involved.

The tractor used for transporting the equipment must have the powers shown in the

Technical Data

table; if necessary, redistribute the

total weights with the addition of ballasts to return balance and stability to the whole assembly (page 42).
For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment must be placed in the transportation position:
- Where provided for, make all the moving parts come within the transport width, locking them with the safety devices (toolbars, row

marker arms, row marker discs, etc.).

- Road movements must be performed with all tanks empty.
- Any transport accessories must be provided with suitable signs and guards.

When driving on the public roads, fi t on the rear refl ector triangles, side lights and fl ashing beacon and always make sure that you
comply with the Highway Code and any other applicable regulations.
Make sure that the machine dimensions during transfer phases allow for safe transport when travelling in subways, along narrow roads,
near electrical lines, etc.

ATTENTION

The seed-drill must only be transported by road with the tanks and hoppers empty and at max speed of 25 km/h.
Before driving on to the public roads with the machine hitched to the tractor, make sure that the devices listed above and/or
the slow vehicle signal and/or the projecting load signal op- erate correctly. These indicators must be affi xed to the rear of the
implement in a position where they can be clearly seen by any other vehicle that drives up behind.