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6.
ATTACHING THE PLOW
When attaching the plow for the first time, make sure it is compatible with the base machine by following the instructions
below. Always check the compatibility when attaching the plow to a new base machine.
6.1.
Attaching the plow to the base machine
The plow is attached to the base machine by welded or bolted STARK FIT quick hitches. The machine is connected to a
hydraulic system. Hydraulic circuit diagrams can be found in a later section in this manual. Ask your retailer for available
STARK FIT quick hitches.
Before using the plow, MAKE SURE
all locking cotters and pins are secured and intact.
When coupling the plow to the base machine, please pay attention to the instructions on the use of the base machine.
1.
Make sure that the attachment and the base machine are compatible in terms of mechanical solutions, hydraulics and
electricity.
2.
Apply parking brake. The plow is attached to the coupler on the base machine (e.g. a loader). Attach the plow to the
base machine, and make sure the locking cotters and pins are secured.
3.
Turn off the base machine and make sure the parking brake is applied.
4.
Make sure there is no pressure in the base machine hydraulic system. When connecting, always make sure the
hydraulic connectors are clean and the hoses are intact
5.
Check carefully the attachment’s, the base machine’s and the fitting’s trajectory for collision.
Do a test run using the
base machine and the loader in extreme position to check that the plow
won’t collide with base machine.
Make sure that
the hydraulic hoses and attachments have enough space. If needed change the location of hoses in the base machine.
6.
During first hours of operating the attachment, bolts, nuts and connectors might loosen up.
Retighten
them
after the
first day of operating the attachment.
