POTILA MAGNUM PLUS 1000, Operating Instructions Manual

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Instructions for the operator
- Never stay near the wing sections when they are in the raised position.
- Do not allow anyone to stay on the seedbed cultivator when it is being used
or transported.
- Raising and lowering the wing sections may only be done when the cultivator
is parked and HITCHED TO THE TRACTOR .
- Prevent the tractor from moving by applying the parking brake always before
hitching the cultivator or performing maintenance!
- Ensure that the wing sections are in the fully raised position and properly
locked before driving off.
- Close the valve in the middle section wheel cylinder before driving on public roads.
- Close the valve in the hose for wing sections before driving on public roads.
- When driving on public roads with the cultivator, exercise caution and obey all traffic rules.
- Before performing any maintenance on the cultivator, lower the wing sections and park
the cultivator on a firm, level surface.
- Before performing any maintenance on the hydraulic system, position the cultivator on
suitable jack stands on a firm surface.
- Always inspect the following cultivator components visually before driving on public roads:
The condition of the towing eye and its bolts.
The condition of the tyres and wheel bolts.
The condition of the draw bar and its bolts.
- Always use original spare parts for maintenance.
- Always observe the instructions and guidelines specified in this manual when adjusting,
operating and servicing the cultivator
.
Wear safety goggles when performing maintenance.
Wear hearing protectors when driving.