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position, lock the lift control lever.

7 -

Never unhitch the machine when the hopper is

fi lled.

DRIVE EQUIPMENT

(Power take-off and universal drive shafts)

1 -

Only use universal drive shafts supplied with the

machine or recommended by the manufacturer.

2 -

Power take-off and universal drive shaft guards

must always be fi tted and in good condition.

3 -

Ensure that the tubes of the universal drive shafts

are properly guarded, both in the working position
and in the transport position.

4 -

Before connecting or disconnecting a universal

drive shaft, disengage the power take-off , turn off
the engine and re-move the key from the ignition.

5 -

If the primary universal drive shaft is fi tted with

a torque limiter or a free wheel, these must be
mounted on the machine power take-off .

6 -

Always ensure that universal drive shafts are

fi tted and locked correctly.

7 -

Always ensure that universal drive shaft guards

are immobilized in rotation using the specially
provided chains.

8 -

Before engaging power take-off , ensure that

the speed selected and the direction of rotation of
the power take-off comply with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

9 -

Before engaging power take-off , ensure that no

persons or animals are close to the machine.

10 -

Disengage power take-off when the

universal drive shaft angle limits laid down by the
manufacturer are in danger of being exceeded.

11 -

Caution! When power take-off has been

disengaged, moving parts may continue to rotate
for a few moments. Do not approach until they have
reached a complete standstill.

12 -

On removal from the machine, rest the universal

drive shafts on the specially provided supports.

13 -

After disconnecting the universal drive shafts

from the power take-off , the protective cap should be
fi tted to the power take-off .

14 -

Damaged power take-off and universal drive

shaft guards must be replaced immediately.

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

1 -

Caution! The hydraulic circuit is pressurized.

2 -

When fi tting hydraulic motors or cylinders,

ensure that the circuits are connected correctly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

3 -

Before fi tting a hose to the tractor’s hydraulic

circuit, ensure that the tractor-side and machine-side
circuits are not pressurized.

4 -

The user of the machine is strongly recommended

to identify the hydraulic couplings between the
tractor and the machine in order to avoid wrong
connection. Caution! There is a danger of reversing
the functions (for example: raise/lower).

5 -

Check hydraulic hoses once a year:

. Damage to the outer surface
. Porosity of the outer surface
. Deformation with and without pressure
. State of the fi ttings and seals
The maximum working life for hoses is 6 years.
When replacing them, ensure that only hoses with
the specifi cations and grade recommended by the
machine manufacturer are used.

6 -

When a leak is found, all necessary precautions

should be taken to avoid accidents.

7 -

Pressurized liquid, particularly hydraulic circuit

oil, may cause serious injury if it comes into contact
with the skin. If the case of injury, consult a doctor
immediately. There is a risk of infection.

8 -

Before any operation on the hydraulic circuit,

lower the machine, release the pressure from the
circuit, turn off the engine and remove the key from
the ignition.

MAINTENANCE

1 -

Before commencing any maintenance, servicing

or repair work, or before attempting to locate the
source of a breakdown or fault, it is essential that the
power take-off is disengaged, the engine turned off
and the key removed from the ignition.

2 -

Check regularly that nuts and screws are not

loose. Tighten if necessary.

3 -

Before carrying out maintenance work on a

raised machine, prop it up using appropriate means
of support.

4 -

When replacing a working part (seed drill coulter),

wear protective gloves and only use appropriate
tools.

5 -

To protect the environment, it is forbidden to

throw away oil, grease or fi lters of any kind. Give
them to specialist recycling fi rms.