Coupling the machine
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Tractors without
quick-release
coupling
The following applies to all tractors – with or without quick-
release couplings:
Couple the machine to the lower link - in accordance with the
operating manual of the tractor manufacturer - lift slightly and
secure.
Slightly raise the lower link.
Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition key.
Swivel in the parking stand.
→
See "Swivelling in the parking stand", page 29.
With the lower link in the work position, lift it off the ground until the
main frame of the machine is tilted approximately 1 degree
forwards.
Engage the lower link at the sides.
Adjust the lower link such that a uniform ground clearance is
maintained.
Swivelling in the
parking stand
After coupling the machine to the tractor, swivel in the parking stand.
Switch off the tractor and secure it, shut off the engine and remove
the ignition key.
Pull the pin on the parking stand.
Swivel in the parking stand.
Release the pin on the parking stand and lock it in place.
Pin
Parking stand