6
Transport
6.1
Brakes
6.1.1
General maintenance prior to each season
1. Check that all cables and hoses are undamaged and
leaktight.
2. Check braking effect and adjust the brakes.
6.1.1.1
Adjusting the brakes
The brakes settings should be adjusted when the
machine is new and twice per year thereafter.
If the brakes are not adjusted, the braking effect
will reduce over time, to the point where the
brakes will cease to function altogether.
Figure 6.1
1. Hitch the machine to the tractor when making this
adjustment. Measure the stroke (I) of the brake
cylinders between the unbraked and braked positions.
2. When performing this measurement, ensure that the
rod (J) is in the lowest position when the brakes are
off. If the stroke (I) exceeds 55 mm, the brake needs
to be adjusted.
3. Remove the fork (G) from the lever arm (H).
4. Then unscrew the fork (G) on the rod (J) until a
stroke of 50 mm is achieved.
5. Refit the fork (G). The fork must be fitted in the
lever’s third outermost hole.
6.1.1.2
Changing brake components
All brake pads must be replaced simultaneously.
The brake system’s main cylinder, brake pads and brake
drums are wearing parts. When replacing a component,
the entire component must be replaced.
6.1.2
Hydraulic brakes
The brakes are non self-adjusting drum brakes.
The system comprises a parking brake and an emergency
brake system that is applied if the machine becomes
unhitched from the tractor.
6.1.2.1
Connecting the brakes
Figure 6.2
1. Connect the brake system hydraulic hose to the brake
coupling on the tractor. Please note that the hose must
only be connected to a brake coupling that is
controlled by the tractor’s brake pedal, providing a
maximum pressure of 150 bar.
2. Attach the wire to a suitable secure coupling point on
the tractor. Make sure the wire cannot get entangled.
3. In order for the emergency brake to function, the wire
in the parking brake lever (C) must be secured to the
tractor.
4. The machine’s brake is activated using the tractor
brake pedal.
6.1.2.2
Parking brake
Always park the machine on a stable and level
surface.
When disconnecting the machine, the emergency
brake cable must be disconnected from the
tractor and the hand brake lever tightened to
approximately 600N.
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