Holder 4.74 manual Operation, Before starting to drive, Driving safety rules

C 4.74

Operating instructions

Operation

Before starting to drive

When driving on public highways, observe the rules and regulations of the highway code.

Driving safety rules

•Drive the vehicle only from the driver’s station with the cab doors closed.

•Always adjust your speed to the driving conditions and the load you are carrying.

•Never drive downhill without having the vehicle in gear or with the engine stopped.

•Before driving, check that no-one is standing in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

•The driving behaviour of the vehicle is strongly affected by the weight and swing range of the imple- ments, trailers and, if fitted, ballasting. Therefore drive slowly with heavy equipment and take the longer braking distance into consideration.

•When following a curve with a trailer or other implements, do not forget to take the added length and drag into consideration.

DANGER

Any parts of the implements posing a traffic hazard must be covered before driving or identified with warning signs.

•Switch off the differential lock in curves.

•When driving on slopes, always drive straight downhill if possible; if you have to turn, turn only uphill.

•On steep slopes you can improve traction by activat- ing the differential lock.

•Drive across slopes only in accordance with the notes at the end of this chapter.

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