Hitching And Unhitching The Work Vehicle To And From The Tractor - Checchi & Magli DUAL 12 COMPACT Serie Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

Hitching and unhitching the work vehicle to and from the tractor

WARNING
Hitching the work vehicle up to the tractor is one of
the riskiest moments as it could required the involve-
ment of several people at once, carrying out synchro-
nised manoeuvres between the tractor driver and the
operators on the ground, which - if badly organised
- could result in accidents.
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For hitching, proceed as outlined below.
1) Position the work vehicle on flat, solid ground in a
risk-free area.
2) Start moving the tractor to move the three-point
hitch up to the lift frame.
3) Align the arms of the lifting unit with the coupling
points on the work vehicle.
4) Switch off the tractor engine, remove the ignition
key, and store in a safe place.
5) Turn the tie rods (A) to adjust the height of the lift
arms (B) (see tractor instruction manual).
6) Insert the pins (C) into the lift arms and fit in the lock
pins (D).
7) Turn the tie-rod (E) to adjust the space between the
tie-rod and the upper coupling (F) on the support
frame.
English language
INFORMATION FOR USE
The work vehicle must only ever be coupled to a
tractor with an appropriate power rating which is
equipped with a lift that complies with the regula-
tions in force, observing the maximum weight limit
on the rear axle and the gross vehicle weight (see
tractor user manual).
Assess whether ballast is required at the front of the
tractor to prevent it rearing up and losing stability
during driving.
Check that the work vehicle coupling to the tractor at
the third point of the hitch is securely locked so that
it cannot work loose.
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G
Position the tie-rod ball joint in the middle of the
slot on the support (see figure) to absorb the irreg-
ular motion of the work vehicle caused by bumpy
ground.
8) Insert the pin (G) and the lock pin (H).
For unhitching, proceed as outlined below.
1) Select an area with flat, solid ground to park the work
vehicle.
2) Using the tractor's controls, lower the work vehicle to
the ground.
3) Switch off the engine, remove and keep the ignition
key.
4) Take out the lock pin (H) and remove the pin (G).
5) Slide out the lock pins (D) and remove the lift arms
(B) from the work vehicle's support frame.
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B
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