PRONAR T682, Manual

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Pronar T682, Pronar T682/1 SECTION 2
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After connecting shaft ensure that it is correctly and safely connected to the
tractor and to the machine.
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Do NOT use the securing chains to support the shaft while machine is parked or
being transported.
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Do NOT wear loose clothing, straps or whatever that may become wrapped round
the rotating drive shaft. Contact with rotating PTO shaft may cause severe
injuries.
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Before connecting or disconnecting the shaft, turn off the tractor engine and
remove the key from the ignition. Immobilise tractor with parking brake.
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When working in limited visibility conditions, use the tractor's forward working
lights to illuminate the articulated shaft and its vicinity.
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During transport, the shaft must be stored in the horizontal position to avoid
damage to safety guards or other protection elements.
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During shaft operation, the telescopic pipes must overlap by at least one third of
their length.
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When using the PTO shaft and trailer, do not use PTO rotation speed greater
than 540 rpm. Do NOT overload shaft and machine and also engage the clutch
suddenly. Before starting PTO shaft make certain that the PTO rotation direction
is correct.
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The chains preventing the shaft cover from turning while the shaft is working
should be secured to a fixed element of machine structure.
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Do NOT go over and under the shaft or stand on it equally during work as also
when the machine is parked.
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The PTO shaft has markings on the casing, indicating, which end of the shaft
should be connected to the tractor.
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Never use a damaged PTO shaft, it may cause an accident. A damaged shaft
must be repaired or replaced.
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Disconnect the drive shaft each time when it is not necessary to drive the
machine, or when the tractor and mixer feeder are at an unsuitable angle to each
other.