PRONAR PWP900, Operator'S Manual, Page: 23 / 74

SECTION 2 PRONAR PWP900
2.3
2.1.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING FROM CARRYING VEHICLE
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Before hitching the machine to the tractor, check the technical condition of the
hitching system of the machine and the tractor.
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Do not hitch the machine to the tractor when the linkage systems of the machine
and the tractor are not compatible.
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Only the tractor's rear three point linkage may be used for hitching the machine to
the tractor. After hitching the machine, check the safeguards. Carefully read the
tractor Operator's Manual.
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To hitch the machine to tractor use only genuine pins and safeguards.
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The tractor to which the tedder will be hitched must be technically reliable and must
fulfil the requirements specified by the tedder Manufacturer.
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Be especially careful when hitching the machine.
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When hitching, there must be nobody between the tedder and the tractor.
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Do NOT unhitch the tedder from the tractor when the tedder is not supported on
wheels and parking stands. Exercise caution when unhitching the machine.
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Hitching and unhitching may be performed only when the machine's drive and the
tractor's engine are turned off and the tractor is immobilised.
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The tedder unhitched from tractor must be supported on stable and level ground
using supports and secured against rolling away with wheel chocks or other
elements without sharp edges.
2.1.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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The hydraulic system is under high pressure when operating.
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Regularly check the technical condition of the connections and the hydraulic lines.
There must be no oil leaks.
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In the event of the hydraulic system malfunction, discontinue using the machine
until the malfunction is corrected.
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When connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic conduit to the tractor's hydraulic
quick coupler, make sure that the tractor's hydraulic system is not under pressure.
If necessary, reduce residual pressure in the system.