Commissioning
6.1
Checking the suitability of the tractor
WARNING
Danger of breaking during operation, insufficient stability and
insufficient tractor steering and braking power on improper use
of the tractor!
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Check the suitability of your tractor before you attach or hitch the
machine to the tractor.
You may only connect the machine to tractors suitable for the
purpose.
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Carry out a brake test to check whether the tractor achieves the
required braking delay with the machine connected.
Requirements for the suitability of a tractor are, in particular:
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The approved total weight
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The approved axle loads
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The approved drawbar load at the tractor coupling point
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The load capacity of the installed tyres
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The approved trailer load must be sufficient
You can find this data on the type plate or in the vehicle docu-
mentation and in the tractor operating manual.
The front axle of the tractor must always be subjected to at least 20%
of the empty weight of the tractor.
The tractor must achieve the brake delay specified by the tractor
manufacturer, even with the machine connected.
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