
Setting up work
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Setting up work
Length of the PTO
shaft
Check the length of the PTO shaft on each tractor prior to first use. The
length of the PTO shaft was selected at the factory to suit almost all
types of tractor. It is only necessary to correct the length of the PTO
shaft in exceptional cases.
A manufacturer's operating manual for the PTO shaft is enclosed. This
includes detailed information on the relevant version of the PTO shaft
and must be observed.
Safety
Checking the length
of the PTO shaft
Couple the machine to the tractor without the PTO shaft.
Lower the tractor's lower link.
Set the combination (tractor and machine) to the smallest steering
angle.
Switch off the tractor and secure it against rolling away.
Switch off the tractor and secure it
Before you dismount:
Switch off the tractor.
Remove the ignition key.
Secure the tractor against rolling away.
An unsecured tractor can run you over or trap you. Serious or fatal
injury would be caused as a result.
Check the angle of lock
On the tractor side, the PTO shaft allows a steering angle of up to
80°. Make sure that the PTO shaft is not damaged during sharp
cornering. The machine may be damaged as a result.
Correct length
A PTO shaft that is too long must not be used. This would result in
damage to the drive bearings of the tractor and the machine.