Claas ARES 547, Use And Maintenance

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Ares 507-607 – 04.2006 – GB
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OPERATION
GENERAL RULE
As a general rule, always use equipment in good condition,
suitable for the size of the tractor and the type of work.
WHEEL TRACK
Always use the maximum track compatible with the work in
hand, to reduce the risks of overturning.
ATTACHING IMPLEMENTS
To hitch or unhitch an implement, place the gear lever in
neutral and apply the hand brake. Use a low gear for all
tractor manoeuvres.
Sufficient front-end ballast must be used if the implement
is heavy, to prevent the tractor rearing-up.
Drawbar: This is not intended as a trailer towing hitch and is
not designed to carry vertical loads.
Use the safety equipment provided to hitch implements
(towing jaw, towing stub, retaining pins, etc.).
During hitching operations or when using the external
lifting control, the operator must remain outside the hitch
frame.
The eye bolt on the front ballast weights must only be
used for towing the tractor in conjunction with a towbar
and over firm ground. Under no circumstances is it to be
used for towing a tool or a bogged down tractor.
DRIVING
Do not enter or leave the tractor when it is in motion.
Avoid risk of overturning :
Do not turn sharply when working on slopes. Maximum slope
allowed while working: See chapter K.
During a break in work, even if only brief, stop the engine and
apply the handbrake. If the ground slopes, engage a gear.
Lower the implement to the ground.
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