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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.