PRONAR NV161/1, Operator'S Manual

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NV161/5 SECTION 4
4.8
ATTENTION
Prior to attaching the manure spreader, check the technical condition of the manure
spreader's and tractor's hitch system and connection elements of the hydraulic,
electrical and pneumatic systems.
The hydraulic oils in the tractor and the manure spreader must be mixable.
Be especially careful when hitching the machine to tractor.
When hitching is completed, secure the electrical leads and hydraulic and braking
system conduits in such a way that they do not become entangled in tractor's moving
parts and are not at the risk of breaking or being severed when making turns.
The parking stand must be maximally raised during manure spreader operation or travel.
In order to hitch the manure spreader to the tractor perform the actions below in the
sequence presented.
Hitching to tractor
Immobilise the manure spreader with parking brake.
Position agricultural tractor directly in front of drawbar eye.
set the drawbar eye at such a height that it is possible to hitch the machine.
turn the support crank (1) to raise or lower the drawbar hitching eye –
figure (4.1).
Reverse tractor, hitch manure spreader, check coupling lock protecting
machine against accidental unhitching.
If the agricultural tractor is equipped with an automatic coupler, ensure
that the hitching operation is completed and that drawbar eye is
secured.
Turn off tractor engine, secure cab to prevent unauthorised access.
Raise the support foot maximally upwards using knob.
After coupling the machines, the support foot must be raised so as not
to hit the ground or any other obstacle.