Operating the machine
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OPERATING MANUAL - Z587 BALER
3.2.1. COUPLING WITH THE TRACTOR LOWER HITCH
Make sure that there are no bystanders, especially children, in the
coupling area. Park the tractor aligned with the centerline aligned the
machine on a paved, level and flat ground. Stop the tractor engine,
remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake of the tractor. Set
the correct hitching height on the baler by choosing the hitch adjustment
ring as shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 7. Adjusting the hitching height
Hole no.
Tow bar hitch-ring
height over the
ground [cm]
1
-
2
29
3
47
4
64
5
83
6
101
Table 3. The tow bar hitch-ring height over the ground is shown in the
table above.
Couple the tow bar hitch-ring with the tractor lower
hitch, check that the coupling is solid and verify that it is
secured against accidental release.
WARNING!
Couple with tractors the minimum weight of which is equal to or
higher than of the baler.
Connect the equipment to the baler:
•
couple the PTO drive shaft;
•
connect the hydraulic system;
•
connect the lighting system;
•
connect the control system.
3.2.2. COUPLING THE BALER WITH THE REAR PTO
Check the PTO speed and sense of rotation before coupling the PTO
drive shaft.
Stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and engage the
parking brake of the tractor.
