FMA SERIES
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4.
SET UP
The hoe is delivered fully assembled and equipped with a driveshaft with friction clutch (clutch discs)
and related operating manual.
When the machine is delivered, check that there is no damage to the hoe or driveshaft. In case of
damage or missing parts immediately notify the manufacturer or your dealer.
4.1.
Connecting to the tractor
To connect the hoe to the tractor the operator must do the following:
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drive the tractor in reverse, up to align the rear lifting arms to lower hitches of the hoe in parking;
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set the tractor's parking brake, stop engine, remove the ignition key and get off the tractor;
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connect the lifting arms of the tractor to the lower hitches of the hoe, through the use of the pins
and the relative safety split pins;
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raise the hoe until PTOs of tractor and machine are at the same height, then adjust the 3-point
top link so that the front of the machine is leveled to the back (the axis of the hoe PTO must be
parallel to the ground), in order to limit stress transmitted to the hoe through the cardan shaft;
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make sure that left side of the hoe is leveled with the right, by adjusting the tractor lifting arms,
then lock the arms to prevent swinging that could compromise the stability of tractor and
machine;
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finally adjust the parking stand, placing it at the highest point by means of the related elastic pin.
4.2.
Driveline Installation
Before installing the driveshaft, the operator must read the manuals of driveshaft and tractor,
checking in particular that rpm and direction of rotation of the tractor PTO match those of the hoe.
If the direction of rotation of the PTO tractor does not match that of the hoe, contact the
manufacturer or your dealer.
To connect the driveshaft to the tractor and implement, the operator must:
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