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move forward, lift and lower
the roller slowly and smoothly without sudden jerks,
making sure that nobody stays in the vicinity,
•
do not reverse and make U
-
turns when the implement is lowered to the working
position,
•
when making U
-
turns do not use independent tractor brakes,
•
do not stand on the implement or apply additional loads during operation and
transport,
•
while making U
-
turns, pay due caution if anyone is in the vicinity,
•
do not operate the plough on slopes with the inclination exceeding 12°,
•
any repairs, lubrication or cleaning of working components may be performed as
long as the engine is not running and the plough is lowered,
•
there is a hazard of head injury when you perform maintenance or replacement of
parts under the implement without adequate protection
–
wear a hardhat,
•
during a break in the work, always lower the implement to the ground and stop the
tractor engine,
•
the plough is equipped with a mechanical lock to prevent uncontrolled rotation
during transport,
•
driving and parking the implement on an unstable slope may
cause soil slipping and
machine sliding,
•
store the implement in a manner preventing injury to people and animals.
3.1.
Hitching and unhitching from the tractor
•
Make sure that the plough is hitched to the tractor in accordance with the
instructions, remembering
to secure the bolts and that the bolts are secured with
cotter pins.
•
While hitching the tractor with the plough, do not stay between the implement and
the tractor.
•
The tractor used together with the plough must be fully functional and in good
working order. Do not attach the implement to a tractor with a malfunctioning or
defective hydraulic system.
•
Remember to observe the following: balance of the tractor and the plough, tractor
steerability and braking performance
–
the front axle load must not drop below 20%
of the total tractor load
–
a kit of front weights
.
•
When in resting position and disconnected from the tractor, the machine must be
stable all the time.
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Place the supporting foot on a stable ground. Do not use pads under the foot as this
may cause instability.
3.2.
Tyres
•
The tyre pressure must not exceed the tyre manufacturer’s recommended tyre
pressure rating (as indicated on the tyre wall).
•
Badly damaged tyres (especially damage to the tyre profile) must be replaced
immediately.
•
The repair works on wheels or tyres must be performed by persons trained and
authorised for this purpose. Such works must be performed with properly selected
tools.
3.3.
Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system operates under high pressure. Take all precautionary measures, in
particular:
