Nogueira FTN-1000 G3, Instruction Manual

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Instructions Manual
Keep away from this dangerous area
(between tractor and machine) during
coupling. There is a risk of accident with
impact injuries and crushing in the event of
an involuntary movement of the machine
or the tractor.
The use of personal protective equipment
(PPE) is mandatory during this procedure.
CAUTION!
4. Preparation
B
A
C
4.3 - Tractor coupling
1.
Approximate the tractor to the machine,
aligning the tractor power take-off to the
machine's drive shaft;
2.
Start the coupling by the left arm (A), then
the right (B) and finally the third point (C);
3.
Lock the arms with the locking pins
provided with the machine;
4.
Lift and lock the support foot (P).
Choose a flat location for coupling the
machine to the tractor and keep alert when
you perform this operation, there is a risk of
personal damage.
During coupling:
ƒ
Make sure the tractor is braked.
ƒ
Operate the tractor's three-point hydraulic
system slowly and carefully.
ƒ
Never stand between the tractor and the
machine.
Before coupling, check if the power
of the tractor is compatible with that
requested by the machine.
Also check if the tractor's three-point
hydraulic lift system supports the
weight of the machine (see machine
weight under 'TECHNICAL FEATURES'
and the lift capacity in the tractor
manual used).
IMPORTANT!
P
C
B
A