FENDT 916 Vario, Operating Manual

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OPERATION
23. Additional ballasting
23.1 Front ballast
Text-module
Attachment plate 117 kg:
3 pcs. maximum.
Can only be fitted to tractors without front power
lifts.
Operation_Pic_number:1
NOTE:
With the 117 kg attachment plate, fit lock (A).
Text-module
Hanging weights approx. 42 kg:
Max. of 10.
Can only be fitted to tractors without front power
lifts.
An attachment plate is required so that they can
be hung.
DANGER:
Always make sure there is sufficient
weight on the front axle when using
rear-mounted implements. To
maintain brake effectiveness and
steerability, the front axle must be
loaded with at least 20% of the
unladen weight of the tractor.
Always fit weights in the fixing
positions provided as per the
instructions.
Do not exceed the permissible total
weight or axle load (see rating plate
or vehicle documents). When using
ballast weights, make sure of correct
tyre pressures!
Fig.254
23.2 Front/rear load weights
Text-module
Ballasting weight 1,800 kg
Front/rear weight 870 kg
Operation_Pic_number:1
A = Fastening point of top link.
B = Fastening point for top link with quick-re-
lease coupling.
C = Attachments for packer transport (sin-
gle-row packer max. 1,000 kg).
Additional weights are not possible.
NOTE:
870 kg weight can also be supplemented by 3
x 117 kg attachment plates or 8 x 42 kg wafer
plates. Observe permissible front axle loads.
Fig.255