USER MANUAL
Manure spreader MKL
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It is important to draw attention to other essential points, such as transportation, installation, use, and
servicing as well as to technical data (in the user manual, production documentation, and directly on the
machine) in order to avoid hazards which may cause bodily injuries or damage to implements.
2.2 Obligatory provision of information
The user manual is the main guidance for the operator of the manure spreader. When transferring the
machine further to other users, the user manual must also be transferred. The person who has accepted
the manure spreader must also familiarise himself with the user manual.
2.3 General requirements for work safety and use
When using and servicing the manure spreader, the general requirements for work safety and use in
operating the tractor shall be followed.
Before starting to operate the manure spreader, it is necessary to familiarise oneself with the design of
the manure spreader and work safety requirements.
Make sure that all warning and information signs and notices are present on the machine.
Check the reliability of the attachment of the manure spreader to the tractor and connection of the
control systems of its parts to the systems of the tractor.
It is prohibited to use the manure spreader by children, unauthorised persons, or intoxicated persons.
2.3.1 General requirements for work safety
1.
Attach the manure spreader to the hydraulic-assisted hook installed at the tail of the tractor or to the
hitch loop.
2.
When attaching and detaching the manure spreader, be attentive because there may be hazard of
injury due to the lifting or compressing force that has formed at the hitch. If the manual brake of the
manure spreader is not turned on, it is prohibited to stay between the tractor and the manure
spreader or behind the manure spreader.
3.
When connecting the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electricity systems of the manure spreader to the
respective systems of the tractor, the engine must be shut down and the engine ignition key must be
pulled out.
4.
Before beginning work, check the following:
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The reliability of the connection of the manure spreader to the tractor. The hitch pin must be
secured.
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The reliability of the connection of the hydraulic system and pneumatic system;
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The reliability of the connection and technical condition of the light signalling system and brake
system;
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The tyre pressure (refer to Table 2.1);
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The sufficiency of visibility and absence of people in the vicinity before driving;
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The possible radius of turning of the tractor with the manure spreader without hindering with the
drawbar the other parts of the suspension system of the tractor.
5.
The following shall be
PROHIBITED
when working with the manure spreader:
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To work without having familiarised oneself with the design of the manure spreader and work
safety requirements;
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To start the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electricity systems of the manure spreader without having
checked the reliability of the connection of the manure spreader to the tractor;
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To work under the lifted tail gate without having secured it with hydraulic locks;
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To work with non-operating brakes of the manure spreader;
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To work with broken down light signalling;
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To tow the manure spreader at a speed above 25 km/h;
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To exceed the maximum permissible total weight of the manure spreader established in Article 17
of the EU Regulation No 167/2013.
Attention! To avoid overloading, refer to the densities of the main materials to be transported set
out in Table 6.1.
6.
Load the body only when:
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The manure spreader is connected to the tractor;
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The manure spreader stands on a solid and even surface;
