the ground, the stability of the tractor could be compromised or it could slip sideways.
Winter periods
It is inadvisable to work with the machine during cold periods, when the temperature drops below 0°C (zero degrees centigrade),
because the tines become sensibly more fragile. Moreover, when the weather is cold, the machine must be allowed to idle for a
few minutes with the PTO at half rate so as to allow the lubricants and transmission components to warm up.
4.5 TOOLS
The knives with which the machine is equipped are suitable for work with soil/plants of normal conformation. Check their condi-
tion each day to make sure they are not worn. If they should accidentally bend (or break) during work, they must be immediately
replaced and mounted in the identical position.
Proceed in the following way to replace the tools:
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Park the tractor on a flat surface with the machine hitched, then raise the machine with the power lift
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Insert two strong bearing stands at the sides of the machine to protect yourself should it fall
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Lower the machine on to the stands, turn off the tractor engine and apply the parking brake
4.6 STOPPING THE MACHINE
At the end of the job, the operator must:
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Disengage the tractor PTO
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Lower the machine to the ground
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Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake
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Make sure that all parts of the machine have come to a standstill
Only after the above mentioned operations have been carried out may the operator leave the tractor unattended.
4.6.1 PARKING
To park the machine and unhitch it from the tractor, the operator must:
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Make sure that no one is standing or crossing the place where the machine will be parked
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Make sure that the place in which the machine is to be parked is suitable, flat and uncluttered
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Drive to the area where the machine is to be unhitched
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Brake the tractor
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Lower the bearing stands
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Completely lower the machine to the ground
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Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake
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Disconnect the quick couplings
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Remove the driveline from the tractor's PTO and rest it on its bracket
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Disconnect the top link rod
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Disconnect the power lift links
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Switch on the tractor engine and move away
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Dry
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Sheltered from adverse weather conditions
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Guarded or locked up to prevent the machine from being accessed by animals, children or persons who are not trained
to use it
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DANGER
Tool replacement is a dangerous operation.
WARNING
The place in which the machine is parked must be:
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