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Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap! First replace
the cap!
4.2 USING THE PTO
The following items must be checked for correct use of the PTO:
1. During the Verti-Top operations the angle of the pivot pins is not permitted to
be larger than 30 degrees.
2. The pivot pins must always be aligned.
3. The overlap of the cylinders must always be minimum 150 mm.
4. Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap.
4.3 PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
Concise maintenance schedule of the PTO
Scheduled maintenance:
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Grease the grease points every 100 hours of operation or after
the PTO has been standing still for a long time.
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Check the PTO for damage to the protection caps and replace
these caps if they are not satisfactory.
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Check whether the safety stickers on the PTO are still present
and intact.
Annual maintenance:
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Disconnect the PTO from the machine.
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Inspect all the components of the PTO.
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All the damaged components should be replaced.
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Lay down all the components and look at them meticulously.
If components are damaged or worn out, replace them.
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Clean all interlocking components.
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Reassemble all components.
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Grease both cylinders and reassemble both PTO parts.
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Assemble the PTO and mount it on the machine.
Please refer to the manual supplied with the PTO for further information
about maintenance and disassembly of the PTO.
If the PTO has been shortened incorrectly or another tractor is used, the
gearbox can become overloaded, potentially resulting in damage to the
tractor and the Verti-Top!
