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3.1.2.
Hitching
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Unhitching
Before hitching or unhitching the Disc-O-Mulch, it is important to ensure that:
- The tool is or will be on stable ground and no-one is within 50 metres of the machine.
- The top-links of the tractor's three point hitch are adjusted to the same dimensions
- The tractor tyres are inflated to the same pressure
- The tractor is suitable for the tool to be hitched and is weighted appropriately
- The tractor connections are suited to the tool to be hitched.
- When hitching, do not exceed:
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The tractor's total authorised weight
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The permissible load capacities of the tyres mounted on the tractor.
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The tractor's authorised axle loads
Required tractor characteristics
3.1.2.1.
Tractor-mounted machine
Hitching a tractor-mounted machine:
1/ Ensure that the machine is on stable ground
2/ Bring the tractor up to the coupling on the machine.
3/ Place the lower link arms in line with the drawbar couplings.
4/ Hitch the lower link arms using the appropriate equipment.
5/ Adjust the length of the top link and attach it using the pin and clip provided.
6/ Lock all of the hitch pins with lock handles using the clip pins.
7/ Connect the hydraulic hoses if the machine is fitted them.
8/ Connect the plug for the lighting equipment and check that it is operating.
9/ Lift the machine.
10/ Fold the side extensions for transport.
11/ Lock the machine for transport if it folds using the hydraulic controlled hook or mechanical
locks.
No-one must be within 50 metres of the machine while it is being hitched or
unhitched
It is ESSENTIAL to read the safety instructions before reading the practical
instructions for hitching and unhitching the machines
Check that the tractor meets the necessary requirements before
hitching the machine:
- Total authorised weight
- Permissible load capacities of the tyres
The authorised values for the total weight, the axle loads and the tyre load
capacities can be found in the tractor's registration papers.
