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Tractor hitch
1) Hook the equipment to a suitable, 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 attachment.
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 equipment.
5) It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and lin-
kage for manoeuvring the lifting controls 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.
It is possible to work between the tractor and the equipment only
after the parking brake has been applied and a suitably sized
blocking wedge or stone has been placed under the wheels.
7) The attaching of additional equipment onto the tractor brings
about a different distribution of weight on the axles. Check the
compatibility of the tractor performance with the weight that the
seeder transfers onto the three-point linkage. If in doubt consult
the tractor Manufacturer.
8) Comply with the maximum admissible 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 con-siderably, by equipment being either carried or
towed.
4) When negotiating curves, be aware of the variation in centrifu-
gal force exerted in a position other than that of the center of
gravity, with and without the equipment in tow. Also pay greater
attention on sloping roads or ground.
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 hydraulic lifting control lever.
6) Road movements must be performed with all tanks empty.
7) For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment must
be placed in the transportation position.
8) Upon request the Manufacturer will supply supports and tables
for signaling of dimensions.
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9) When the dimensions of carried or partially-carried equipment
conceal the tractor's signalling and lighting devices, these must
also be installed on the equipment 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
working order.
Cardan shaft
1) The equipment installed can only be controlled by means of
the Cardan shaft complete with the necessary overload safety
devices 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 trans-portation 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
corresponds 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 correspon-
ds to that permitted. Never exceed the maximum admissible
speed.
10) Watch out for the rotating universal 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 provided
for it.
15) After having dismantled the Cardan shaft, place the protective
cover on the power take-off shaft again.
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