Preparations on tractor
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6 PREPARATIONS
ON
TRACTOR
6.1 Tyres
The air pressure must be identical, particularly on the rear tractor tyres. Under dif-
ficult conditions, additional wheel weights should be used or the tyres topped up
evenly with water. See operating instructions of the tractor manufacturer.
6.2 Lifting
rods
The lifting rods should be adjusted so they are as short as possible and of equal
length. See operating instructions from the tractor manufacturer.
6.3 Top
Link
Where there are alternative fitting positions at the tractor for the top link, fit the top
link tractor-sided as hight as possible.
6.4
Chains and stabilisers of the three-way linkage
The chains or stabilisers must be adjusted so that they ensure adequate lateral
movement of the lower link of the tractor during work.
They must be laterally locked if the lower links are raised and
are in the transport position.
Some makes of tractor are equipped with automatic side struts,
which must be specially adjusted. If the tractor suddenly pulls to
one side or the implement works with different widths on the
right and left, this may be caused by the side strut not having
been released. The function of the locking device of the auto-
matic side strut should be checked and re-adjusted if neces-
sary. See the operating manual provided by the tractor manu-
facturer.
6.5 Hydraulics
For work the tractor hydraulics must be set to ’Draft’ or ’Mixed’ Control. See manu-
facturer’s instructions.