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Do not use the tractor’s independent brakes while making turns,
• Do not stand on the agricultural machinery or add any additional loads when it is in
operation or being transported,
• Take special care when making turns if bystanders are close by,
• Do not operate the plough on inclinations greater than 12º,
• Only make repairs, lubricate or clean the working parts with the tractor engine
turned off and the plough lowered,
• Do not carry out maintenance or replacement of parts beneath the agricultural
machinery without proper protection, as head injuries may occur - use a hardhat,
• During breaks in its operation the agricultural machinery should be lowered to the
ground and the tractor engine turned off,
• The plough is equipped with a mechanical lock that blocks the plough’s uncontrolled
rotation during transport,
• Driving and parking this machine on sloping unstable ground may lead to its slipping,
• Maintain the agricultural machinery in a manner that prevents injury to humans and
animals.
3.1. Hitching and unhitching to a tractor
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Make sure that the plough is connected to the tractor in accordance with the
instructions, remembering to secure the bolts and that the bolts are secured with
cotter pins.
• During towing of the plough by tractor it is forbidden to get between the agricultural
machinery and the tractor.
• The tractor working with the plough must be fully operational. It is prohibited to
connect this piece of machinery with a tractor with a hydraulic system that is not
fully operative.
• One must remember to keep the tractor’s balance with the plough and maintain its
steering and braking ability - the front axle load must not fall below 20% of the total
axle load of the tractor – use the set of front end counterweights.
• In a resting position, the agricultural machinery should maintain a stable equilibrium
and be disconnected from the tractor.
• The plough’s support stand should rest on stable ground. It is forbidden to use pads
under the support as this may cause instability.
3.2. Tyres
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The tyre pressure must not exceed the tyre manufacturer’s recommended tyre
pressure rating (as indicated on the tyre wall).
• Badly damaged tyres (especially damage to the profile) must be replaced
immediately.
• Repair work on wheels or tyres should be carried out by trained and authorized
personnel. These jobs should be carried out using appropriately selected tools.
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