Contents
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3.9
Operation on public highways ................................................................................... 23
3.9.1
Lighting system and identification ............................................................................ 23
3.9.2
Requirements of the tractor...................................................................................... 23
3.9.3
Axle loads................................................................................................................. 24
3.9.4
Check before departure ........................................................................................... 28
3.9.5
Correct behaviour in road traffic ............................................................................... 28
3.10
Obligation of the operator .......................................................................................... 29
3.11
Operating the device safely........................................................................................ 30
3.11.1
General information .............................................................................................. 30
3.11.2
Personnel selection and qualifications.................................................................. 31
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Handing over the device......................................................................................... 32
5
Design and function................................................................................................ 33
5.1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 33
5.2
Function ....................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.1
Three-point tower ..................................................................................................... 34
5.2.2
Frame....................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.3
Tines ........................................................................................................................ 34
5.2.4
Working depth adjustment of the tines ..................................................................... 34
5.2.5
Automatic overload safety device for the tines ......................................................... 35
5.2.6
Hollow discs ............................................................................................................. 35
5.2.7
Edge discs................................................................................................................ 35
5.2.8
Rollers ...................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.9
Hydraulic transportation lock .................................................................................... 35
5.2.10
Drawbar ................................................................................................................ 35
5.2.11
Feeler wheels ....................................................................................................... 35
5.2.12
Lighting system..................................................................................................... 36
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Preparation of the Tractor ...................................................................................... 37
6.1
Tyres............................................................................................................................. 37
6.2
Lift Rods....................................................................................................................... 37
6.3
Check Chains or Sway Blocks of the Three Point Linkage ..................................... 37
6.4
Required power sources............................................................................................. 37
6.5
Required hydraulic equipment................................................................................... 38