Vicon RV 4116, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Connect the machine to the tractor’s towing bar in a way to prevent it from ac-
cidentally uncoupling during normal working conditions.
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Connect the cardan shaft in a correct way and with perfectly efficient safety
protections. The incorrect installation and inefficiency of safety protections
cause the majority of accidents (even lethal accidents).
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To connect the cardan shaft, the PTO must be disengaged, tractor’s engine
must be turned off and the ignition key must be removed and kept by the driver.
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First, connect the cardan to the splined shaft of the reduction gear in the ma-
chine, and then connect it to tractor PTO. Properly couple it to prevent the pro-
tections from rotating.
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Use only the cardan shaft supplied with the machine or rather use an original
spare part. Do not use the shaft supplied with other machines.
If the cardan shaft supplied with the machine is equipped with the safety
bolt and the latter has to be replaced, use an original spare part having the
same features that are specified in the technical data table.
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Make sure that the cardan shaft complies with the laws in force about safety.
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Before activating the PTO, make sure that the cardan shaft is correctly installed, that
the rotation direction and the maximum rate comply with machine working parame-
ters.
Further information regarding the cardan shaft is shown in the manual is-
sued by its manufacturer.
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Never activate the PTO when the tractor engine is turned off and the cardan shaft is
connected. In case of accidental start-up of the engine, the operating conditions will
not be suitable to guarantee the safety of the people who are close to the machine.