PRONAR T028KM, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4 PRONAR T028KM PRONAR T028ML
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Fold the extendible frame before driving on public roads.
4.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING OF THE TRAILER
Ensure that hydraulic, pneumatic and electric connections and the hitch of agricultural tractor
are according to the Manufacturer's requirements, if not the trailer should not be hitched to
the tractor. In order to hitch the trailer to the tractor perform the actions below in the
sequence presented.
DANGER
When hitching, there must be nobody between the trailer and the tractor. When
hitching the machine, tractor driver must exercise due caution and make sure
that nobody is present in the hazard zone.
When connecting the hydraulic or pneumatic conduits to the tractor, make sure
that the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of the tractor and the trailer are not
under pressure.
Ensure sufficient visibility during hitching.
After completion of hitching check the security of the hitching pin.
Hitching to tractor
Position agricultural tractor directly in front of the trailer's drawbar eye.
Reverse tractor, hitch trailer to appropriate hitch on tractor, check hitch 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. Ensure that unauthorised persons do not have access
to the tractor cab.
Connect the braking system conduits.
If the trailer is equipped with a double conduit pneumatic system, first
connect the yellow pneumatic conduit to the yellow socket in the