PRONAR NV161/1, Operator'S Manual

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NV161/5 SECTION 2
2.8
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Protect the PTO shaft shields against turning with the aid of small chains, which
should be secured to a fixed structural element of the manure spreader.
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After connecting shaft ensure that it is correctly and safely connected to the
tractor and to the manure spreader.
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Before activating the manure spreader, always ensure that all the safety guards
are in good condition and in place. Damaged or incomplete sub-assemblies must
be exchanged for original new ones.
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Do NOT wear loose clothing, straps or whatever that may become wrapped round
the rotating drive shaft. Contact with rotating PTO shaft may cause severe
injuries.
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When working in limited visibility conditions, use the tractor's working lights to
illuminate the PTO shaft and its vicinity.
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During transport the shaft must be stored in the horizontal position to avoid
damage to safety guards or other protection elements.
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When using the manure spreader and power take-off shaft, do not use PTO
rotation speed other than specified in table (3.1). Do NOT overload shaft and
manure spreader and do NOT engage the clutch suddenly. Before starting PTO
shaft, make certain that the PTO rotation direction is correct.
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Do NOT go over and under the shaft or stand on it during work and also when the
manure spreader is parked.
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Never use a damaged PTO shaft, it may cause an accident. A damaged shaft
must be repaired or replaced.
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Disconnect the shaft drive each time it is not necessary to drive the machine or
when the tractor and manure spreader are at an unsuitable angle to each other.
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Make sure that shaft is covered when travelling on an uneven terrain.
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Disconnected PTO shaft should be placed in the specifically prepared holder.
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Do NOT use the securing chains to support the shaft while machine is parked or
when transporting the spreader.