Amazone UF 1002, Operating Manual, Page: 69 / 232

Construction and function of the basic machine
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5.6.1 Coupling the PTO shaft
WARNING
Risk of crushing or impact if there is insufficient clearance when
coupling the PTO shaft.
Couple the PTO shaft with the tractor before coupling the machine
with the tractor. This will ensure the necessary clearance for safe
coupling of the PTO shaft.
1. Drive the tractor up to the machine, leaving a clearance (approx.
25 cm) between the tractor and the machine.
2. Secure the tractor against unintentional starting and rolling, see
the section "Securing the tractor against unintentional starting
and rolling", starting on page
123 .
3. Check whether the tractor universal joint shaft is switched off.
4. Clean and grease the tractor universal joint shaft.
5. Fit the latch of the PTO shaft over the universal joint shaft of the
tractor until the latch is heard to engage. When coupling the
PTO shaft, refer to the operating manual provided for the PTO
shaft and observe the permissible universal joint shaft speed of
the machine.
6. Secure the PTO shaft guard using the supporting chain(s) to
prevent movement.
6.1 Fasten the supporting chain(s) so that it as perpendicular to
the PTO shaft as possible.
6.2 Attach the supporting chain(s) in a way that ensures suffi-
cient swivel range of the PTO shaft in all operating posi-
tions.
CAUTION
Supporting chains must not become caught on machine or tractor
parts.
7. Check that there is sufficient clearance around the PTO shaft in
all operating conditions. Insufficient clearance will result in dam-
age to the PTO shaft.
8. Provide the necessary clearance (if required).