9.14
Parking and unhitching the machine
DANGER!
Crushing hazard between the tractor and the machine
Persons standing between the tractor and the machine while they are being parked or decoupled
are in lethal danger.
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Ensure that nobody is present in the hazard zone between the tractor and the machine.
WARNING!
Risk of crushing and shearing when the machine is uncoupled
If the return spring is tensioned when the setscrew is loosened, the stop lever may hit the end of
the guide slot.
This may cause crushing injuries to fingers and/or result in injury to the operating personnel.
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If the machine is parked on its own (without tractor), fully open the metering slide (return
spring is released).
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Never put your fingers in the guide slots of the application rate adjustment unit.
Release the return spring of the single-acting hydraulic cylinder
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Close the metering slide hydraulically.
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Set the stopper to the highest scale value.
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Open metering slides.
The return springs are de-tensioned.
Requirements for parking the machine:
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Only park the machine on level, solid ground.
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Only park the machine when the hopper is empty.
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The hydraulic system is de-pressurized and has cooled down.
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