KUHN BELT-DRIVEN MINOTOR 3060, Operator'S Manual

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HITCHING
1. On hitching or unhitching the machine from the tractor, put the hydraulic lift control lever in such a
position that the lift cannot be activated accidentally.
2. Beware! There is a risk of crushing and shearing in the three-point lifting zone.
3. Only use the tractor hook, yoke or eyebolt to hitch the machine to the tractor.
4. Never hitch the machine to the hole-type drawbar or to the swinging drawbar of the tractor when
taking onto the road.
5. Set the body to the recommended transport height (see table of specifications).
DRIVING COMPONENTS
(PTO and universal drive shafts)
1. Read the operating instructions supplied with the drive assembly carefully.
2. Only use the universal drive shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.
3. PTO and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition.
4. Make sure the universal drive shaft tubes overlap correctly, in both the working and transport
position.
5. Before connecting or disconnecting a universal drive shaft, disengage the PTO, switch off the
engine any remove the key from the ignition.
6. If the primary universal drive shaft is fitted with an overload clutch or a free wheel, it is essential
that they are mounted onto the PTO of the machine.
7. Always make sure that the universal drive shafts are mounted and locked correctly.
8. Make sure that the universal drive shaft guards are prevented from rotating by the special chains.
9. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that the speed setting and direction of rotation comply with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Before engaging the PTO, make sure that there are no persons or animals near the machine.
11. Never engage the PTO with the tractor engine switched off.
12. Disengage the PTO whenever the universal drive shaft angle limits indicated by the manufacturer
are in danger of being exceeded.
13. Beware! After disengaging the PTO, moving parts continue to rotate for a few seconds. Keep
away until they have stopped.
14. On unhitching the machine, rest the universal drive shafts on the special supports.