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Pronar T386 SECTION 4
4.6
4.3 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING THE TRAILER FROM
TRACTOR
WARNING
Trailer may only be hitched to a tractor which has the appropriate hitch, required
connection sockets for braking, hydraulic and electrical systems. The oil used in the
trailer's hydraulic system and the tractor's hydraulic system must be of the same kind and
grade
Do NOT travel with trailer which has an unreliable brake, lighting or signalling system.
DANGER
When hitching, there must be nobody between the trailer and the tractor. When hitching
the machine, tractor driver must exercise particular caution and make sure that nobody is
present in the hazard zone.
When connecting the hydraulic conduits to the tractor, make sure that the tractor
hydraulic system and trailer are not under pressure.
Ensure sufficient visibility during hitching.
Exercise particular caution while folding the support - danger of severing limbs.
The trailer may be hitched to the tractor only if all connections (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic)
in the tractor meet the requirements of the trailer Manufacturer specified in table (1.4).
In order to hitch the trailer to the tractor perform the actions below in the sequence
presented. Machine must be immobilised by parking brake.
Hitching to tractor
Visually inspect the technical condition of the trailer.
Position agricultural tractor directly in front of drawbar eye.
Reverse the tractor and, if hydraulic support is used, connect the conduit
ended with a plug (3) to tractor - straight hydraulic support or folding hydraulic
support – figure (4.2).