Rauch AXIS H EMC Series, Instruction Manual

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Safety 3
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3.8.3 Maintenance and service work
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Always switch off the tractor engine before all cleaning, maintenance and
service work and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the
machine have come to a standstill.
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Make sure that no unauthorised person can start the machine. Remove the
ignition key of the tractor.
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Before any maintenance and service work, separate the current supply be-
tween tractor and machine.
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Disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system.
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Check that the tractor with the machine is correctly parked. Park the spreader
with an empty hopper on level, solid ground and secure it to prevent it from
moving.
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Before carrying out any maintenance and service work, depressurise the hy-
draulic system.
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Never remove any clogging in the spreader hopper with your hand or foot, but
use suitable tools for this purpose. In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hop-
per when the protective grid is mounted.
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Before cleaning the machine with water, steam or other cleaning agents, cover
all components that must not get wet (e.g. bearings, electrical connections).
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Regularly check nuts and screws for their tight seat. Retighten loose connec-
tions.
3.9 Safety in traffic
When driving on public streets and roads, the tractor with the attached machine
must comply with the road traffic regulations of the respective country. The owner
and driver are responsible for compliance with these regulations.
3.9.1 Checks before driving
The pre-departure check is an important contribution to road safety. Before every
trip, check compliance with the operating conditions, traffic safety, and the regu-
lations of the country of operation.
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Is the permissible total weight complied with? Note the permitted axle load,
the permitted braking load, and the permitted tyre load capacity;
See also
“Axle load calculation“ on page 37 .
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Is the machine attached appropriately?
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Could fertiliser be lost while travelling?
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Check the level of the fertiliser in the hopper.
- The metering slides must be closed.
- Switch off the electronic control unit.
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Check the tyre pressures and the function of the tractor brake system.
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Does the lighting and marking of the machine comply with the regulations of
your country with respect to driving on public roads? Make sure to make the
fittings according to the regulations.