Hitching And Unhitching The Work Vehicle To And From The Tractor - Checchi & Magli DUAL 12 GOLD 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) Move the tractor so that it is positioned near the
work vehicle 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.
8) Insert the pin (G) and the lock pin (H).
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WARNING
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).
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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9) Remove the safety lock pin (L), slide out pin (M) and
lift the resting foot (N) off the ground.
10) Adjust the tie-rod (E) so that the work vehicle is par-
allel with the ground.
For unhitching, proceed as outlined below.
1) Select an area with flat, solid ground to park the
work vehicle - tractor.
2) Using the tractor's controls, lower the work vehicle
to the ground.
3) Lower the resting foot (N), insert pin (M) and lock
pin (L).
4) Switch off the tractor engine and remove the igni-
tion key from the dashboard.
5) Take out the lock pin (H) and remove the pin (G).
6) Slide out the lock pins (D) and remove the lift arms
(B) from the work vehicle's coupling points.
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