Coupling the machine
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Coupling the lower
link
Tractors with quick-
release couplings
Slide guided cone balls suitable for the tractor onto the lower link
hitching system of the machine.
To couple the machine, raise the lower link slowly and carefully
until the catch engages.
Secure the quick-release coupling with linchpins.
Secure the catch with pins.
Follow the instructions for »Tractors without quick-release
coupling«.
Tractors without
quick-release
coupling
The following applies to all tractors, with or without quick-release cou-
pling:
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.
Switch off the tractor and secure it.
Lift the sustainer.
→
See »Lifting the sustainer«, page 36.
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.
Note the instructions and warnings in the operating manual of the trac-
tor manufacturer for tractors with lower link quick-release couplings.
Pin
Lynch pin
Catch
Lower link
Follow the instructions for the quick-release coupling
Follow the instructions below for tractors with quick-release coup-
lings. If this requirement is ignored, the consequence may be da-
mage to the machine and even life-threatening injuries.