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6. ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MACHINE
Attaching and detaching the machine has to be done carefully. Follow the instructions below:
Fig. 3
6.1. Attaching the machine
Prior to attaching the machine, check the following points:
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Check whether the machine is undamaged and whether it is safe to attach and use
the machine.
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Check whether the bolts and nuts are tightened with the correct torque.
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Check whether all safety stickers are on the machine and whether these are
undamaged and easily readable. Never
use the machine if it has damaged or
unreadable stickers.
The machine should be attached to the tractor in the following manner:
1. Remove the
3-point pins (
1 and 2
) from the machine (
).
2. Carefully drive the tractor backwards until the lifting arms (
3
)
can be attached to the
machine.
!!
Make sure that the tractor and the machine cannot move while you are attaching
them !!
!!
Switch off the tractor engine before attaching the machine !!
3. Attach the lifting arms (
3
) to the machine using the 3-point pins (
2
). Lock the pins
using the r-clips.
4. Set the stabilizer to a sideways stroke of 100 mm.
5. Mount the top link (
4
) of your tractor and extend it until it is at the same height as the
top 3-point hitch (
1
) of the machine
6. Adjust the top rod in such a manner that the machine is horizontal.
!!
Make sure that the 3-point pins are locked using the r-clips !!
7. Start the tractor and lift the machine off the ground.
8. Slide the stand legs
(5)
upwards and lock with the pins and R-clips.
