KUHN ALTOR 4560, Operator'S Manual

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Putting into service
Silo unloader - Straw Spreader
ALTOR 4560
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2. Coupling and uncoupling
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Hooking up the machine for use on the
public highway
- Position the linkage ring at the desired height using
the leg.
- Reverse the tractor and raise the leg after coupling.
- Lock the linkage with the system provided.
- Connect the linkage rupture cable to a fixed point on
the tractor frame using a quick-release link.
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Hooking up the machine to be used
exclusively inside the farm
- Mount the hitch bar (1) on the lift arms (3) of the
tractor.
- Lock the drawbar (1) with clip pins 8 mm (2)
- Reverse the tractor until the coupling ring is opposite
the hole through which the drawbar passes.
- Reinstall and lock pin.
- With the machine coupled, stabilize the drawbar
laterally with the device provided for the purpose (rod,
chains, chocks...).
Before hitching the machine, make sure that
there is sufficient ballast on the front axle of
the tractor.
Ballast may need to be added to the front of
the tractor at the right place and in
conformity with the tractor manufacturer's
recommendations. The front axle load must
not be below 20 % of the tractor's tare.