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5.0 ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE
IMPLEMENT
To obtain the best performance from the equipment, carefully follow
what is set up below.
ATTENTION
POTENTIAL SHEARING OF THE LIMBS. POTENTIAL SERIOUS
INJURIES OR DEATH
All maintenance work, adjustments and preparation for opera-
tion, must be carried out with the power take-off of the tractor
disconnected, the machine on the ground on its supporting
feet, the tractor not running, the wheels blocked and the key
turned off.
5.1 ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR
The machine may be attached to any tractor fi tted out with a three-
point universal joint.
DANGER
CRUSHING HAZARD. POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURIES OR
DEATH.The attachment to the tractor is a very dangerous
phase. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully throughout
the operation.
ATTENTION
LOSS OF EQUIPMENT ON THE ROAD AND OF VEHICLE CONTROL,
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURIES FOR THE DRIVER AND THE PEOPLE
IN THE VICINITY.
Before connecting the equipment to the tractor, and in any case within
8 hours of continuous use, check the state of wear and the integrity
of the tractor connecting elements and of the structural elements.
The machine cannot be used if anomalies are noted. Contact your
dealer immediately.
5.1.1 HOOKING
The correct tractor/machine position, is determined by placing the
equipment at a distance from the tractor so that the cardan joint
remains extended by 5-10 cm from its maximum closing position.
At this point, proceed as follows:
1) Hook the lifter bars onto the pins provided
Block with the snap split pins. Hook the chains to the lifting
bars
2) Connect the third upper point (2, Fig.9 - Fig.10); the pin will be
blocked with the appropriate split pin; use the adjusting tierod
(3, Fig.10) to keep the machine perpendicular to the ground
(Fig.10)
3) Block the movement of the parallels of the tractor on the hori-
zontal plane using the stabilizers provided, so eliminating the
side swaying of the equipment. Check that the tractor hoisting
arms are positioned at the same height from the ground.
4) The hydraulic pipes must be connected correctly to the tractor
distributors following the instructions on each
5) Connect the cardan shaft and make sure that it is perfectly
blocked on the power take-off (Fig.11). Check that the guard
turns freely and fi x it with the chain provided.
During the work, regularly check that the equipment is per-
pendicular.
ATTENTION: Always follow the indications recommended by
the Manufacturer for the transport of the
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Fig.9
Fig.10
(1, Fig.9 - Fig.10)
Fig.11
5.1.2 UNHOOKING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR
CRUSHING HAZARD. POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURIES OR
DEATH.
pipe.
Unhooking the machine from the tractor is a very angerous
operation. Great caution must be used and the whole operation
must be carried out following the instructions.
For a correct unhooking operation of the machine it is necessary
to proceed on a horizontal level.
1) Lower the supporting base elements
2) Slowly lower the seed drill until it rests completely on the ground.
machine..
3) Disconnect the hydraulic pipes from the tractor distributors and
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3
2
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DANGER
protect the quick couplings with the caps.
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cod. F07011998