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9901.00.34DE00; 02.2017
Subject to technical modifications
O
PERATION
S
UPER
A
LBATROS
140 MW; S
ERIES
2
17.4 Pre-adjusting the traction point
17.4.1 Adjustment instructions
M
M
M
M
ZL
ZL
Z = intersection of the bottom link lines
M = middle of the rear tractor axle
ZP = plough traction point
ZL = plough pull line
A correctly set traction point ensures that the
tractor runs in the furrow without side pull.
The traction point is adjusted perfectly when the
pull line ZL runs through the middle point of the
tractor axle M.
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can be pre-adjusted roughly in advance.
Fine adjustments are performed during use.
17.4.2 Ploughs with turnbuckle
Adjustment instruction
DANGER
Risk of accident due to stripping on
the spindle thread.
• When adjusting the turnbuckles, the
minimum thread engagement, emin, of
the threaded spindles must be at least
1.5 times the thread diameter (d).
emin = 1.5 x d.
Required tools
Spanner with a width of 55 mm
(supplied)
Adjusting the traction point - plough with turnbuckle
1.
3.
2.
a
Ź
1.) Undo both AF 55 counter nuts.
Ź
2.) Turn the turnbuckle nut until the body
sward coulters (
a
) are parallel
to the
tractor tyres.
Ź
3.) Secure the turnbuckle nut by tightening the
locking nuts.
