PRONAR PT610, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4 Pronar PT608
4.7
Protect conduit ends with covers. Place conduit plugs in appropriate sockets.
Disengage transport hitch and disconnect trailer drawbar from tractor hitch
and drive tractor away.
Place chocks under trailer wheel.
Wheel chocks shall be so placed that one is in front of the wheel and
the second is behind wheel of rear axle - see section 2.
DANGER
Exercise caution when unhitching the trailer from the tractor. Ensure good visibility.
Unless it is necessary, do not go between tractor and trailer.
Before disconnecting conduits and drawbar eye, close tractor cab and secure it against
access by unauthorised persons. Turn off tractor engine.
4.3 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING THE SECOND TRAILER
A second trailer may only be connected, if it is a machine built on a dual axle chassis and if it
fulfils all the requirements specified in section 1. Hitching the second trailer to the tractor -
trailer unit requires experience in driving an agricultural tractor with a trailer. While hitching
the second trailer, it is recommended to use the help of another person to guide the tractor
driver.
DANGER
When hitching, there must be nobody between the trailers. Person assisting in hitching
the machines should stand outside the area of danger and be visible to the tractor driver
at all times.
Hitching the second trailer
Position the tractor with the first trailer hitched directly in front of the second
trailer's drawbar.
Immobilise the second trailer with parking brake.
Raise hitch pin (3) of the first trailer using handle (2) - figure (4.2).
Adjust the height of the drawbar of the second trailer in such a manner to
enable coupling the machines.