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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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When using the machine on a loader frame or a forward reach reach arm, the machine attachment is in front and
above the driver’s cab. This makes it necessary to always work with guarding fixed around the front and side of
the cab, a typical installation is shown below.
Figure 2.5
2.7
Stability
Due to the design of the reach arm and a and the work they undertake, it is essential to ensure that the tractor is
stable during work and transport in order to eliminate any risk of loss of directional control, imbalance or
overturning.
Before work, extend the arms to full reach slowly and ensure that at full reach the rear wheel on the opposite
side to the extended arms is still on the ground. It is advisable to have a helper to check this. Check that the
tyre shows evidence of bearing some load.
If the tyre lifts then add ballast in the form of wheel weights to the rear wheel of the tractor opposite to the
extended arms until the tyre shows evidence of bearing some load.
Before driving in transport, place the reach arm in the transport position and again check that all wheels of the
tractor are both on the ground. Again, it is advisable to have a helper to check this. Check that the tyre shows
evidence of bearing load. This is especially important to ensure forward directional control at speed on an
undulating terrain.
If the front tyres lift add ballast weights to the front of the tractor.
WARNING!
Failure to have sufficient load over the front axle or to drive at inappropriate speeds on
undulating terrain may result in a loss of directional control.
If ballast weights have been added to the tractor, check that the plated tractor axle loads have not been
exceeded.
IMPORTANT:
When transporting on the highway, it is the responsibility of the operator to obey all relevant local
highway laws.
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