PRONAR PUV-3600HD, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4 PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD
4.5
4.3 HITCHING TO VEHICLE
PUV-3600HD / PUV-4000HD snow plough can be hitched to a carrying vehicle that meets
the requirements contained in table (1.2) "REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRYING VEHICLE".
Depending on machine version, the snow plough can be equipped with a wide range of
linkage systems. Before mounting the machine on the carrying vehicle, check the linkage
compatibility. The method of hitching the snow plough to the carrying vehicle may differ
depending on the type of carrying vehicle.
ATTENTION
Before hitching the snow plough to carrying vehicle, the user must carefully read the
carrying vehicle operator's manual.
When hitching, there must be nobody between the machine and the carrying vehicle.
Exercise particular caution.
4.3.1 HITCHING TO THE THREE POINT LINKAGE
Before hitching the snow plough to tractor three-point linkage, make sure that the category of
the tractor linkage is compatible with that of the snow plough.
Hitching the snow plough to tractor three-point linkage do the following:
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move the lower links of tractor three-point linkage to the lower linking points of the
snow plough; set lower links at an appropriate height,
•
turn off tractor engine and prevent tractor from moving,
•
connect the lower pins of the snow plough linkage with three-point linkage and
secure with linchpins,
•
in the case of the hook linkage, place balls on snow plough linkage pins, secure
with linchpins and lift the pins until balls lock in hooks,
•
connect tractor upper link (central connector) to the snow plough upper
attachment point and secure with cotter pin,
•
eliminate lateral snow plough movements by appropriate adjustment of the lower
arm stabilisers (if present); it is recommended that both the lower links of the
three-point linkage are set at the same height,
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lift the snow plough using the tractor three point linkage,