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Page 5.2 of 5.5 pages
Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Figure 5.1
Do not use a PTO shaft without suitable guards meeting legal requirements. Fit the PTO shaft on the splined shaft
belonging to the tractor’s power take-off, holding down the safety pin; release the safety pin and pull the PTO shaft
back out until the pin c
licks audibly into the relevant slot. If you don’t hear the pin click into place, repeat the procedure.
DANGER!
Under no circumstances should you straddle the PTO shaft, whether it is rotating or not.
It the machine is being connected to the tractor for the first time, make sure:
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When steering is turned all the way, the shaft is not folded all the way back against the tractor, to avoid
damaging the gearbox. In the event the PTO shaft turns out to be too long, it must cut down to the right size.
The machine’s rotors holding the tools take a certain amount of time to stop rotating. This is because of how fast it turns
when running at full speed (approx. 2000 rpm). On tractors featuring a power take-off that stops as soon as it is
disengaged, the PTO shaft must be fitted with a device known as an
“overrun” that gives the machine’s rotors enough
time to stop without imparting motion to the tractor’s power take-off. Check the tractor’s user guide or get in touch with
the tractor’s manufacturer or dealer to determine whether the “overrun” device is required.
WARNING!
Failure to apply the overrun where one is required results in serious injury or breakage. Make sure
the PTO speed matches the
machine’s rated speed before engaging the power take-off.
Electrical connections are made by plugging the machine; see Figure 5.2 into the relevant socket on the tractor, making
sure the power cord does not get in the way of the PTO shaft or other moving parts. When making electrical
connections, we recommend you check compatibility by referring to the tractor’s user guide. If in any doubt, refer to the
chart below or contact the tractor supplier.
Figure 5.2
Once you have finished making the connection, lift the machine and raise the two parking stands, locking them in place
with the relevant pins.
