8.3 Folding and unfolding of the machine
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With all hydraulic movements, lower the speed of the moving parts of the machine
before stopping by throttling the corresponding valve at the control unit!
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The hydraulics for the folding and unfolding must be connected to the double-action
control unit.
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The operator must ensure that during folding and unfolding of the side frames, no
person or animal is within their reach (i.e. at the place of their impact) or vicinity and
that no one puts his fingers into the joint space.
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Perform folding and unfolding on flat and solid surfaces or laterally to the slope with the
fully open control unit.
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Only perform folding or unfolding with a machine that is lifted on the suspender of the
tractor.
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Remove stuck soil from folding points, soil may impair function and cause damage to the
mechanics.
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During folding or unfolding, check the side frames and have them continuously fold into
the end position to the stoppers.
Procedure for lowering the machine:
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Remove the securing stoppers located under the lowering joints.
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Lift the machine on the suspender of the tractor.
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Lower the side frameworks smoothly.
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Block or close the controlling unit.
Procedure for unfolding the machine:
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Lift the machine on the suspender of the tractor.
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Unfold the side frameworks smoothly.
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Secure the side frameworks from lifting during work with securing stoppers.
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Block or close the controlling unit.
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