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Tractor hitch
1) Hook the equipment to a suit-able, suffi ciently-powered tractor
by means of the appropriate device (lifter), in conformity with
applicable standards.
2) The class of the equipment attachment pins must be the same
as that of the lifter attach-ment.
3) Take care when working within the range of the lifting arms as
this is a very dangerous area.
4) Be very careful when hooking and unhooking the equip-
ment.
5) It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and
linkage for manoeuvring the lifting con-trols from the outside
(Fig. 5).
6) It is absolutely forbidden to stand in the space between the
tractor and the equipment (Fig. 5) with the engine running and
the uni-versal joint linked up and without the hand brake pulled
and a block placed under the wheels to block them.
7) The attaching of additional equip-ment onto the tractor brings
about a different distribution of weight on the axles. Check the
compatibility of the tractor perfor-mance with the weight that
the seeder transfers onto the three-point linkage. If in doubt
consult the tractor Manufacturer.
8) Comply with the maximum ad-missible weight for the axle, the
total mobile weight, transport regulations and the highway
code.
Transport on Road
1) When driving on public roads, be sure to follow the highway
code of the country involved.
2) Any transport accessories must be provided with suitable signs
and guards.
3) It is very important to remember that road holding capacity
as well as direction and braking capacity can be infl uenced,
sometimes considerably, by equipment being either carried or
towed.
4) When taking a curve, calculate that the centrifugal force and
the centre of gravity will shift depend-ing on whether equipment
is being carried or not.
5) For transport, adjust and fasten the lateral lifting arm chains of
the tractor; check that the seed and fertilizer hopper covers are
closed properly; lock the hy-draulic lifting control lever; hook
the seeders unit following the instructions referring on page
61.
6) Road movements must be per-formed with all tanks empty.
7) For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment must
be placed in the transportation position. This also involves
the necessity of disconnecting any hydraulic connection to
the tractor.
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USE AND MAINTENANCE
8) Upon request the Manufacturer will supply supports and
tables for signaling of dimensions. 37) When the dimensions
of carried or partially-carried equipment conceal the tractor's
signalling and lighting devices, these must also be installed
on the equip-ment itself, in conformity with regulations of the
highway code of the country involved. When in operation make
sure that the lighting system is in perfect work-ing order.
Cardan shaft
1) The equipment installed can only be controlled by means of the
Cardan shaft complete with the necessary overload safety
devi-ces and guards fastened with the appropriate chain.
2) Only the Cardan shaft supplied by the Manufacturer must be
used.
3) The engine must not be running when installing and removing
the Cardan shaft.
4) Care must be taken regarding the safety and correct assembly
of the Cardan shaft.
5) Use the chain provided to stop the Cardan shaft from rota-
ting.
6) Always check carefully that the Cardan shaft guard is always
in position, both during transporta-tion and operation.
7) Frequently and set intervals check the Cardan shaft guard, it
must always be in excellent condition.
8) Before engaging the power take-off, check that the set rpm cor-
responds to that indicated by the sticker on the equipment.
9) Before inserting the power take-off, make sure that there are
no people or animals nearby and that the rpm selected
corre-sponds to that permitted. Never exceed the maximum
admissible speed.
10) Watch out for the rotating univer-sal joint.
11) Do not insert the power take-off with the engine off or synchro-
nized with the wheels.
12) Always disconnect the power take-off when the Cardan shaft is
at too wide an angle (never more than 10° - Fig. 6) and when
it is not being used.
13) Only clean and grease the Cardan shaft when the power take-
off is disconnected, the engine is off, the hand brake
pulled and the key removed.
14) When not in use, place the Cardan shaft on the support pro-
vided for it.
15) After having dismantled the Cardan shaft, place the protec-tive
cover on the power take-off shaft again.
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