Hitch and unhitch machine
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Verti-Mix 951-1651, Verti-Mix 951 L-1251 L, Verti-Mix 1501 D-2401 D 10.13
8.1
Hitch machine
WARNING
Risk due to incorrect use of the tractor if the attached/ hitched
machine causes insufficient stability or insufficient steerability
and braking ability of the tractor!
Only attach/hitch the machine to appropriate tractors. Observe the
information in the chapter "Check tractor's compatibility", page 114.
WARNING
Risk of being crushed and of impact to people standing between
tractor and machine while the machine is being hitched!
Make sure that people leave the hazardous area between tractor and
machine before approaching the machine.
Present helpers are only allowed to act as a guide next to the tractor
and the machine and to enter the space between the tractor and the
machine after the vehicles have completely stopped.
WARNING
Risk of crushing, cuts, being drawn in, becoming entangled and
risk of impact if the machine accidentally loosens from the
tractor!
Observe the maximum admissible tongue loads, towing
capacities and axle loads of the tractor.
Properly use and secure the provided coupling devices of the
tractor and the machine.
WARNING
Risk to people due to a failure of the power supply between
tractor and machine, caused by defective supply lines!
Observe the course of the supply lines during hitching. The supply
lines:
must easily give way to any movements during cornering without
any stress, buckling or chafing,
must not chafe against external components.
1. Secure the machine against rolling. Observe the information in the chapter "Secure tractor and
machine against accidental starting and rolling", page 146.
2. Always check the machine for visible defects during hitching. Observe the information in the
chapter "Operator’s obligation", page 30.
3. Couple the drawbar. Observe the information in the chapter "Couple drawbar", page 77.
4. Connect the hydraulic hose pipes. Observe the information in the chapter "Connect hydraulic
hose pipes", page 89.
5. Connect the brake system. Observe the information in chapters:
Hydraulic service brake, from page 90,
Automatic reverse overrun brake system, from page 92,
Dual-line compressed-air brake system, from page 95.
Hydraulic service brake system, from page 98,
6. Couple the propeller shaft. Observe the information in the chapter "Couple propeller shaft", from
page 85.