Rauch TWS 85.1, Instruction Manual

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Safety
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3.5.2 Filling the machine
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Connect the machine to the tractor before filling it.
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Only fill the machine when the motor of the tractor is stopped. Remove the
ignition key in order to ensure that the motor cannot be started.
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Avoid one-sided loading of the axle due to uneven loading of the machine.
Since the machine is a uni-axial vehicle, there is a danger of a surging up of
the trailer unit in the case of a one-sided, tail-heavy loading.
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Use suitable auxiliary equipment for filling the machine (e.g. front-end loader,
feed screw conveyor).
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Please observe the admissible total weight. Check the filling level in the hopper.
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Only fill the machine with the protective grid closed. This way, faults during
spreading caused by lumps in the spreading material or other foreign bodies
are prevented.
3.5.3 Checks before start-up
Check the operating safety of the machine before the first and every subsequent
start-up.
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Are all safety devices at the machine installed and functioning?
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Are all fasteners and load-bearing connections tightly installed and in good
condition?
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Are the protective grids in the hopper closed and locked?
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Is the test dimension of the protective grid lock within the proper range? See
figure 9.5 on page 78 .
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Is the hazard zone of the machine clear of persons?
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Is the drive shaft cover in good condition (depending on model)?