Gaspardo ELEFANTE, Use And Maintenance

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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cod. G19502800
7) The attaching of additional equipment onto the tractor brings
about a different distribution of weight on the axles. Check the
compatibility of the tractor performance with the weight that the
seeder transfers onto the three-point linkage. If in doubt consult
the tractor Manufacturer.
8) Comply with the maximum admissible weight for the axle, the
total mobile weight, transport regulations and the highway
code.
Transport on Road
1) When driving on public roads, be sure to follow the highway
code of the country involved.
2) Any transport accessories must be provided with suitable signs
and guards.
3) It is very important to remember that road holding capacity
as well as direction and braking capacity can be in fl uenced,
sometimes con-siderably, by equipment being either carried or
towed.
4) When negotiating curves, be aware of the variation in centrifu-
gal force exerted in a position other than that of the center of
gravity, with and without the equipment in tow, and also take
care on the road or sloped terrain.
5) For transport, adjust and fasten the lateral lifting arm chains
of the tractor; check that the seed and fertilizer hopper covers
are closed properly; lock the hydraulic lifting control lever.
6) Road movements must be performed with all tanks empty
7) For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment must
be placed in the transportation position.
8) Upon request the Manufacturer will supply supports and tables
for signaling of dimensions.
9) When the dimensions of carried or partially-carried equipment
conceal the tractor’s signalling and lighting devices, these must
also be installed on the equipment itself, in conformity with
regulations of the highway code of the country involved. When
in operation make sure that the lighting system is in perfect
working order.
Safety measures concerning the hydraulics
1) At the moment of connecting the hydraulic tubes to the hydraulic
system of the tractor, make sure that the hydraulic systems of
the operating machine and the tractor are not under pressu-
re.
2) For the operative hydraulic connections between tractor and
operating machine, the sockets and plugs should be marked
with colours to distinguish them, to avoid them being used
wrongly. There would be a danger of accident if the connections
were to be swapped round.
3) The hydraulic system is under high pressure; because of the
accident risk, when searching for leakage points special auxi-
liary instruments should be used.
4) Not to never carry out the search losses with the fi ngers or the
hands. The liquids that exit from the holes can be nearly not
visible.
5) During transport by road the hydraulic connections between
tractor and operating machine should be disconnected and
secured to the support provided.
6) Do not use vegetable oils under any circumstance. These could
cause a risk of damage to the cylinder gaskets.
7) The operating pressures of the hydraulic system should be
between 100 bars and 180 bars.
8) Never exceed the indicated hydraulic system pressure le-
vels.
9) Check that the quick hook-ups are coupled correctly; parts of
the system could get damaged if they are not.
10) Oil escaping at high pressure can cause skin injury with the
risk of serious wounds and infection. Call a doctor immediately
if such an incident occurs. If the oil with surgical means is not
removed quickly, can take place serious allergies and/or infec-
tions. Therefore, the installation of hydraulic components in the
tractor driver’s cab is strictly forbidden. All the components of
the system should be positioned carefully to avoid parts being
damage during use of the equipment.
11) In case of participation on the hydraulic system, to unload
the hydraulic pressure carrying all the hydraulic commandos
in all the positions some times after to have extinguished the
motor.
Maintenance in safety
Durante le operazioni di lavoro e manutenzione, utilizzare gli
idonei dispositivi di protezione individuale (es.):
Overalls Gloves Goggles Shoes Helmets
1) Do not proceed with maintenance and cleaning if the power
take-off has not been disconnected fi rst, the engine power off,
the hand brake pulled and the tractor blocked with a wooden
block or stone of the right size under the wheels.
2) Periodically check that the bolts and nuts are tight, and if ne-
cessary tighten them again. For this it would be advisable to
use a torque wrench, respecting the values of the Table 1.
3) During assembling, main-tenance, cleaning, fi tting, etc., with
the seeding machine raised, place adequate supports under
the equipment as a precaution.
4) The spare parts must correspond to the manufacturer’s speci-
fi cations. Use only original spares.
Table 1