Rauch AXENT Series, Operator'S Manual

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Commissioning
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6.6 Coupling the machine to the tractor
Check the following requirements in particular:
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Are both the tractor and the machine in an operationally safe condition?
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Does the tractor meet the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical requirements
(see
“Tractor requirements”, page 53 )?

Does the tractor meet the requirements resulting from the technical data of
the towed large area spreader (tensile load, vertical load etc.)?

Is the machine positioned securely on level and solid ground?

Is the machine secured according to regulations against rolling away?

Is the ISOBUS terminal installed in the tractor and functional?
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DANGER
Danger to life due to unsuitable tractor
Using an unsuitable tractor for the machine may result in severe
accidents during operation or road travel.
 Only use tractors that comply with the technical require-
ments of the machine.
 Use the vehicle's documentation to check if your tractor is
suitable for the machine.
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DANGER
Danger to life due to inattention or faulty operation.
There is a crushing hazard that may result in fatal injury for per-
sons standing between the tractor and the machine when the trac-
tor approaches or the hydraulic system is actuated.
The tractor may brake too late or not at all because of inattention
or faulty operation.
 Ensure that nobody is present in the hazard zone between
the tractor and the machine.
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WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage due to excessive vertical
load
Exceeding the maximum permitted vertical load of the towbar has
a negative effect on the steering and braking capability of the
machine or tractor.
People can be injured. This can cause serious damage to the
machine, tractor or environment.
 Observe the permissible vertical load of the tractor.
 Observe the permissible vertical load of the trailer unit.