Victory BACKHOE BH6, Operator'S Manual

Page: 21 / 91

Operator
’s Manual Backhoe Series BH
- Page 21 of 91 - Version 2.0
◼
For the tractor's PTO shaft connections, specify a safety type yoke (twist or slide collar) to
minimize protrusions.
◼
Provide a proper clearance zone for the driveline operation to avoid damaging the shielding
components.
Some common areas of interference are:
◼
Three-point linkage.
◼
Extended or eye loop hitch pins.
◼
Hydraulic hoses.
Guarding
To not effectively eliminated hazards, provide guarding whenever feasible.
The PTO master, critical driveline, and input connection shield should offer an interactive guarding
system.
◼
Provide instructions by labels or manuals. Use t he implement only with the tractor’s PTO
master shield.
◼
Specify and test an integral driveline shield with end cones that overlap but do not interfere
with the PTO master shield or implement an input connection shield.
◼
Provide an input connection shield to interact with the integral driveline shield to guard the
shaft coupling and any torque limiting devices installed on the driveline.
◼
Check that all routine driveline maintenance can be done without removing the shields.
Warnings and Instructions
Provide warnings and instructions for hazards associated with the machine. Provide instructions
for proper maintenance and repair.
◼
Provide labels on the unit to advise the user of proper hitch dimensions and maximum safe
operating speed.
◼
Check that proper danger labels are supplied with the driveline concerning these parameters
may be found in all driveline manufacturer’s catalogs.
◼
The operator's manual provides instructions for proper driveline operation, maintenance, and
repair.
◼
Advise against using PTO adapters, which may defeat the purpose of the tractor’s master shield
and adversely affect the driveline's performance.
◼
Advise the user of locations of genuine original equipment spare parts.
You can obtain further information about driveline specifications and safety from your driveline
supplier and the following ASME standards and engineering practices:
◼
S203 Rear power take-off for agricultural tractors.
◼
S205 Power take-off definitions and terminology of farming tractors.
◼
S207 Operating requirements for tractors and power take-off driven equipment implements.
◼
S318 Safety for agricultural equipment.
◼
S331 Implement power take-off driveline specifications.
◼
S333 Agricultural tractor auxiliary power take-off drives.
◼
S350 Safety alert symbol for agricultural equipment.