Votex FLV 125, Manual

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5. Putting the shredder into operation.
Prior to coupling the shredder, check whether the data (see figure 5.1.) on direction
and speed of rotation as stated on the machine correspond to the direction and
speed of rotation of the tractor PTO shaft.
Figure 5.1
Speed and direction
of rotation of PTO
shaft
5.1.
Coupling the shredder to the tractor.
The Votex FLV shredder can be mounted to tractors using a cat. I linkage
mechanism (FLV125 ) or II (other models)
To couple the shredder to the tractor, proceed as follows:
-
place the tractor in front of the shredder so that the drawbars can be
coupled to the machine,
- pull the parking brake of the tractor and put the gear lever(s) into neutral.
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When operating the linkage mechanism, stay outside the lifting range
of the three-point linkage.
-
fix both drawbars to the shredder using the lifting-arm pins and fit the spring
clips,
- turn off the tractor engine and remove the ignition key,
- mount the PTO shaft and both chains of the guard,
- mount the top bar, top-bar pin(s) and secure them,
- adjust the machine horizontally by turning the top bar,
- reduce the lateral play of the shredder in the three-point linkage to a
minimum.