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Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap!
First replace the cap!
4.2
USING THE PTO
The following items must be checked for correct use of the PTO:
1. During the Verti-Quake
®
operations the angle of the pivot pins is not
permitted to be larger than 30 degrees.
2. The pivot pins must always be aligned.
3. The overlap of the cylinders must always be minimum 150 mm.
4. Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap.
4.3
PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
The PTO belonging to your Verti-Quake
®
machine is equipped with a cam-clutch
protection that protects the Verti-Quake
®
against overloading.
If the cam clutch becomes operative, the PTO has to be switched
off, the machine should be lifted off the ground and the start
procedure must be repeated.
Concise maintenance schedule of the PTO
Scheduled maintenance:
−
Grease the grease points every 100 hours of operation or after the PTO has been
standing still for a long time.
−
Check the PTO for damage to the protection caps and replace these caps if they
are not satisfactory.
−
Check whether the safety stickers on the PTO are still present and intact.
Annual maintenance:
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Disconnect the PTO from the machine.
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Inspect all the components of the PTO.
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All the damaged components should be replaced.
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Lay down all the components and look at them meticulously.
If components are damaged or worn out, replace them.
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Clean all interlocking components.
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Reassemble all components.
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Grease both cylinders and reassemble both PTO parts.
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Assemble the PTO and mount it on the machine.
Please refer to the manual supplied with the PTO for further information about maintenance
and disassembly of the PTO.
If the PTO has been shortened incorrectly or another tractor is used, the
gearbox can become overloaded, potentially resulting in damage.
