Tatoma EMV-10, Instruction Manual

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HORIZONTAL TOWED MIXER
Figure 2.4: Hydraulic foot support
To use the support foot proceed as follows:
Mixer jack
1. Bring the tractor to the mixer hook-up jack following the safety
regulations included in this manual
2. Adjust the height of the trailer jack to the trailer hook-up point, by
working the lever (M) in the case of a mechanical foot support. If
the mixer is fitted with a hydraulic foot rest, put it in its place and
work the lever (P) to raise the jack, and slowly free the wheel
(V), to lower it.
3. Hook up using a pin of a suitable diameter respecting the safety
recommendations included in this manual at all times.
4. Check that the hook up has been carried out correctly and
completely take up the manual support foot with a crank (M) If a
hydraulic support foot is available , the wheel should be
loosened (V) so that the foot can be completely taken up and
then free the foot fixing tabs (F) and fold it away.
5. Should the mixer have a hydraulic support foot, tighten the
wheel again (V), dismount the lever and place it in the support.
P
Ap
V
F
Ap : Crank housing (P)
Figure 2.6: Hydraulic lift support detail
Once the mixer is hooked on, raise the support foot to its upper
limit to avoid hitting possible obstacles on the ground during
operation.
Parking the mixer:
1. Park the mixer on a flat area far from drainage channels,
furrows, banks, ditches, and lower the support foot until it comes
into contact with the ground. Should the support foot be manual,
work the crank (M) and in the case that it is hydraulic use the
lever (P). Check beforehand that the wheel (V) is completely
tightened.
2. Raise the mixer, using the support foot until the drawbar can be
freed manually with ease.
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