Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors
Date: 1986-07-24
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EC conformity marking, agricultural vehicle, approximation of laws, marketing standard, signalling device, technical standard, tractor, vehicle parts













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Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors  


Official Journal L 240 , 26/08/1986 P. 0001 - 0018 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0238  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0238  





COUNCIL DIRECTIVEof 24 July 1986on the  installation, location, operation and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or  forestry tractors(86/415/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  100 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas the technical requirements with which wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors must comply  pursuant to national laws relate, inter alia, to the installation, location, operation and  identification of controls; Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore  necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements, either in addition to or in place of  their existing rules, in particular in order to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was the  subject of Council Directive 74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the  Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (3) as  last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal to be applied in respect of each tractor  type; Whereas the harmonization of these requirements is an obvious safety factor and, where the location  of the controls and the symbols used for them are concerned, makes it possible to surmount the  problem associated with indications in the various languages; Whereas the approximation of the national laws relating to wheeled agricultural or forestry  tractors entails recognition(1) OJ N° C 172, 13. 7. 1981, p. 108. (2) OJ N° C 189, 30. 7. 1981, p. 15. (3) OJ N° L 84, 28. 3. 1974, p. 10. by Member States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of common requirements, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 11.  'Agricultural or forestry tractors' means any motor vehicle,  fitted with wheels or endless tracks, having at least two axles, the main function of which lies in  its tractive power and which is specially designed to tow, push, carry or power certain tools,  machinery or trailers intended for agricultural or forestry use. It may be equipped to carry a load  or passengers. 2.  This Directive shall apply only to the tractors defined in paragraph 1, which are fitted with  pneumatic tyres and have at least two axles and a maximum design speed of between 6 and 30  kilometres per hour. Article 2N° Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval in  respect of a tractor, or refuse or prohibit its sale, registration, entry into service or use on  grounds relating to the installation, location, operation and identification of controls if the  latter satisfy the requirements set out in Annexes I, II, III and IV. Article 3This Directive shall not affect the right of Member States to specify - with due  observance of the Treaty - the requirements they deem necessary to ensure that workers  areprotected when using the tractors in question, provided this does not mean that the tractors  are modified in a way unspecified in this Directive. Article 4Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to technical progress  shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 74/150/EEC. Article 51.  Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative  provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 October 1987. They shall  forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 2.  Member States shall ensure that the text of the main provisions of national law which they  adopt in the field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission. Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 24 July 1986. For the CouncilThe PresidentA. CLARKEWG:L333UMBE00.95FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 847 mm;    132 Zeilen;   4108 Zeichen; Bediener: MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................ ANNEX IDEFINITIONS, APPLICATION FOR EEC-TYPE APPROVAL, EEC TYPE-APPROVAL1. DEFINITIONS1.1. Tractor type'Tractor type as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of  controls' means tractors which do not differ in such essential respects as regards those internal  fittings which may affect the location and identification of controls. 1.2. Control'Control' means any part which, when directly actuated, enables the state or functioning of  the tractor or of any equipment coupled to it to be changed. 2. APPLICATION FOR EEC TYPE-APPROVAL2.1. The application for type-approval of a tractor type, with regard to the installation, location,  operation and identification of controls, must be submitted by the tractor manufacturer or by his  authorized representative. 2.2. The application must be accompanied by three copies of a description (photos or drawings) of the  tractor parts covered by the requirements of this Directive. 2.3. A tractor representative of the type to be approved or such part or parts of the tractor as are  considered to be essential for carrying out the checks laid down in this Directive must be  submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval test. 3. EEC TYPE-APPROVALA certificate conforming to the model in Annex V should be attached to the EEC  type-approval certificate. EWG:L333UMBE01.95FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 257 mm;   24 Zeilen;   1433 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................ ANNEX IITECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1.1. The controls must be easily accessible and must not constitute a danger to the operator, who must  be able to actuate them without difficulty or risk; they must be so designed and laid out, or  protected, as to preclude any inadvertent switching operation or any unintentional triggering of a  movement or any other operation which might be dangerous. 1.2. For identification of the controls by means of symbols, the symbols used must conform to those  shown in Annex III. 1.3. Symbols other than those shown in Annex III may be used for other purposes, provided that there is  no danger of confusion with those shown in that Annex. 1.4. Symbols are deemed to conform if the proportionality of the dimensions shown in Annex IV is  respected. 1.5. The symbols must appear on or in the immediate proximity of the controls. 1.6. The symbols must stand out clearly against the background. 1.7. The controls must satisfy whatever particular requirements, insofar as they apply, are set out in  section 2 as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls. Other  arrangements are permitted, should a manufacturer provide evidence that they have an effect at  least equivalent to the requirements specified in this Directive. 2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS2.1. Starter controlIt must not be possible to start the engine if there is a risk that this might  cause an uncontrolled movement of the tractor. This requirement is deemed to be fulfilled if the engine cannot be started unless: - the gear change lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the gear ratio selection  lever is in neutral position or in neutral gear, or- the clutch mechanism is disengaged, or- the  hydrostatic device is in neutral position or depressurized, or- where hydraulic transmission is  fitted, the engagement device reverts automatically to a neutral position. 2.2. Engine shut-off control Actuating this device must stop the engine without sustained manual  effort; it must not be possible for the engine to start again automatically. Should the engine shut-off control not be combined with the starter control, it must be of a colour  contrasting clearly with the background and the other controls. If the shut-off control is a  button, it must be coloured red. 2.3. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROLIdentification of the control, where fitted, is mandatory. The  functioning of the differential lock must be clearly indicated, if this is not apparent from the  position of the control. 2.4. Three-point lifting mechanism control2.4.1. Either the three-point lifting mechanism controls must be fitted in such a way as to ensure that  lifting and lowering manoeuvres can be carried out safely, and/or automatic coupling parts should  be fitted on the attachment devices of the lifting equipment so that the presence of an operator  between thetractor and the equipment is not required. The presence of such a control, where  fitted, must be indicated. 2.4.2. The safety requirements for the lifting and lowering of the tools being carried are deemed to be  fulfilled where the following conditions are met: 2.4.2.1. Main controlsThe main controls and any linkage are arranged or protected in such a way that the  operator is unable to reach them if he is standing on the ground between the tractor and the  mounted implement, or external controls must be fitted; 2.4.2.2. External controls2.4.2.2.1. The controls must be laid out in such a way that the operator can actuate them from a non-dangerous  spot, for instance where the three-point hydraulic lift controls or the additional controls for the  lifting mechanism are located outside the vertical planes formed by the internal walls of the  mudguards, and2.4.2.2.2. The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which restrict the  amount of movement to a maximum of 100 millimetres each time the control is actuated. The  measurement points in this case are formed by the coupling points on the lower arms of the  three-point coupling, or2.4.2.2.3. The three-point hydraulic lifting mechanism is actuated by means of controls which operate on the  dead-man's control; 2.4.2.3. Narrow tractorsIn the case of tractors with one driven axle having a fixed or adjustable minimum  track not exceeding 1 150 millimetres, the main controls must be located in front of the vertical  plane passing through the seat reference point, the seat being in a central position; 2.4.2.4. Other arrangements are permitted if the manufacturer provides evidence that they have an effect at  least equivalent to the requirements set out in 2.4.2.1., 2.4.2.2. and 2.4.2.3. EWG:L333UMBE02.94FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 511 mm;   72 Zeilen;   4777 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: C; Kunde: ................................ ANNEX IIISYMBOLS1. >START OF GRAPHIC>Starter control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>2. Engine speed control<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: continuous rotary  variation<?aeNF><?aeIC><?aeIL19,>continuous linear variation>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>3.  Engine shut-off control<?aeFN6>(Spark ignition engine and compression ignition engine)>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>4. Parking brake control<?aeVS1><?Þ"END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC> 5. Differential lock control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>6. Power take-off clutch  control<?aeFN18,><?aeIR19,>Signification: 'on' position<?aeNF><?aeIC><?aeIL19,>'off' position>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>7. Power take-off actuator and/or rotational-speed selector<?aeFN19,> Signification: unit disengaged and not actuated<?aeFN20,6><?aeIR19,>Signification: unit actuated but  not engaged<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>unit engaged and actuated>END OF GRAPHIC>NB: These symbols relate to the actuator and rotational-speed selector of a two-speed power take-off.  In Symbol N° 1 the selector is shown in neutral and disengaged; in Symbol N° 2 the power take-off  is seen to be set to rotate at 1 000 rpm, but not engaged, and in Symbol N° 3 it is engaged and  actuated at the rotational speed of 1 000 rpm. >START OF GRAPHIC>8. Lifting mechanism control<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: raised  position<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>lowered position<?aeIC><?aeFN2,8"END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC> 9. Switch for remote control of external services<?aeFN17,10><?aeIR19,>Signification: 'on'  position<?aeIC><?aeNF><?aeIL19,>'off' position>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>10. Dipped-beam  headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>11. Direction-indicator lamp control>END OF  GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>12. Hazard-warning control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>13.  Master lighting switch>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>14. Front position (side) lamps control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>15. Main-beam headlamps control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>16. Front fog lamp control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>17. Rear fog lamp(s)  control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>18. Parking lamp(s) control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF  GRAPHIC>19. Working light control>END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>20. Windscreen wiper control> END OF GRAPHIC>>START OF GRAPHIC>21. Audible warning device control<?aeFN20,4"END OF GRAPHIC> EWG:L333UMBE03.96FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 2795 mm;   46 Zeilen;   2106 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: 37208, L 333 Umb Engl. 03        ANNEX IVCONSTRUCTION OF THE BASIC MODEL FOR THE SYMBOLS SHOWN IN ANNEX III>START OF  GRAPHIC><?aeFN19,><?aa8K>Figure 1>END OF GRAPHIC>Basic modelThe basic model consists of: 1.  a basic square measuring 50 × 50 mm, the dimension (a) being equal to the nominal dimension (a)  of the original; 2.  a basic circle, 56 mm in diameter, having approximately the same surface area as the basic  square (1); 3.  a second circle, 50 mm in diameter, inscribed within the basic square (1); 4.  a second square whose right angles are situated on the basic circle (2) and whose sides are  parallel to the sides of the basic square (1); 5.  and 6. two rectangles having the same surface area as the basic square (1); their respective  sides are perpendicular and each of them is constructed in such a way as to intersect the opposite  sides of the basic square at symmetrical points; 7.  a third square whose sides pass through the points of intersection of the basic square (1) and  of the basic circle (2) and are inclined at an angle of 45g, thus giving the largest horizontal and  vertical dimensions of the basic model; 8.  an irregular octagon formed by lines inclined at an angle of 30g to the sides of the square  (7). The basic model is situated on a 12,5 mm gauge grid which coincides with the basic square (1). EWG:L333UMBE04.94FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 261 mm;   22 Zeilen;   1336 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: ................................ ANNEX VMODELMaximum format: DIN A4 (210 x 297 mm) Name ofadministrationANNEX TO  THE EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR A TRACTOR TYPE WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION, LOCATION,  OPERATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS(Article 4(2) and Article 10 of Council Directive  74/150/EEC of 4 March 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the  type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors)EEC-type approval No .  1.  Trade name or mark of the tractor . .  2.  Tractor type .  3.  Name and address of manufacturer . . .  4.  Where applicable, name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative . . .  5.  Brief description of the tractor type with regard to the installation, location, operation and  identification of controls . .  6.  Date tractor submitted for type-approval .  7.  Technical service conducting type-approval tests .  8.  Date of report issued by that service .  9.  Number of report issued by that service . 10.  Type-approval as regards the installation, location, operation and identification of controls  has been granted/refused (¹)11.  Place . 12.  Date . 13.  Signature . 14.  The following drawings, bearing the abovementioned type-approval number, are attached to this  communication: A set of drawings of the controls and of the tractor components regarded as relevant for the  purposes of Council Directive 86/415/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the installation, location, operation  and identification of the controls of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors. These drawings will be supplied to the competent authorities of the other Member States at their  express request. 15.  Comments if any . . . (¹) Delete where inapplicable. EWG:L333UMBE05.96FF: 3UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 260 mm;   47 Zeilen;   1767 Zeichen; Bediener:  MIKE   Pr.: A; Kunde: 37208 England L 333