Connecting to the tractor
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Connecting the
machine
The space between the spreader and the tractor is limited as far as
possible in order to keep the centre of gravity as closely to the tractor
as possible. This promotes stability and the road behaviour of the
tractor. As a result the coupling shaft, hydraulic hoses and electric
plugs must be connected first, followed by the power lift.
Preparation
Move the tractor to the front of the spreader so that the catch hooks
of the power lift are around 8 in. from the spreader (the maximum
distance depends on the reach of the coupling shaft; the halves
must always overlap each other).
Switch off the PTO shaft.
Take the pressure off the hydraulic system of the tractor.
Place all controls in their neutral or park position.
Switch the tractor off, remove the key from the ignition and engage
the parking brake of the tractor.
Put the lower links of the tractor level with the machine linkage
pins.
Compensate for any height difference with the lift rod adjustment
of the power lift.
Adjust the stabilizer chains to make lateral movement of the lower
links impossible.
Mount the appropriate ball bearings to the linkage pins and the top.
Secure the linkage pins and top again.
Front power lift
Lift rod adjustment
Stabilizer chain
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WARNING
Only connect the machine to the front power lift if:
•
it has sufficient lifting power,
•
it falls within the same fixing category as the machine,
•
the minimum and maximum load of the front and rear weight
would not be exceeded,
•
the tractor has a closed cabin and proper air filters (active
carbon filters).
Summary of Contents for Exacta-TL-GEOSPREAD GS3
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