Contents
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3.9
Operation on public highways ................................................................................... 25
3.9.1
Lighting system and identification .............................................................................. 25
3.9.2
Requirements of the tractor ....................................................................................... 25
3.9.3
Axle loads .................................................................................................................. 26
3.9.4
Check before departure ............................................................................................. 30
3.9.5
Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................ 30
3.10
Obligation of the operator .......................................................................................... 31
3.11
Operating the device safely ........................................................................................ 32
3.11.1
General information ................................................................................................ 32
3.11.2
Personnel selection and qualifications ................................................................... 33
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Handing over the device ......................................................................................... 34
5
Structure and function ............................................................................................ 35
5.1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 35
5.2
Function ....................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1
Three-point tower ...................................................................................................... 37
5.2.2
Hollow Discs .............................................................................................................. 37
5.2.3
Working depth adjustment of hollow discs ................................................................. 37
5.2.4
Side limitation ............................................................................................................ 37
5.2.5
Drawbar ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.6
Levelling tines ............................................................................................................ 38
5.2.7
Rollers ....................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.8
Hydraulic transportation lock ..................................................................................... 38
5.2.9
Lighting system .......................................................................................................... 38
5.2.10
Coupling elements .................................................................................................. 38
5.2.11
Additional weights .................................................................................................. 38
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Preparation of the Tractor ...................................................................................... 39
6.1
Tyres ............................................................................................................................. 39
6.2
Lift Rods ....................................................................................................................... 39
6.3
Check chains/stabilisers on the three-point linkage ................................................ 39
6.4
Required power sources............................................................................................. 39
6.5
Required hydraulic equipment ................................................................................... 40
6.6
Three-point linkage ..................................................................................................... 41