General safety advice
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2.19.4 Operation with PTO shafts
• Only use PTO shafts which are designed for the implement by
the manufacturer and which are equipped with all legally re-
quested guards.
• Guard tubes and cones of the PTO shaft as well as a tractor and
implement side PTO guard must be fitted and kept in a proper
condition.
• On PTO shafts always ensure the tube has sufficient overlap in
transport- and operating position. (Observe instruction manual of
the PTO shaft manufacturer)
• Fit and remove the PTO shaft only when engine is stopped and
ignition key is removed.
• Ensure correct fitting and securing of the PTO support.
• Prevent PTO guard from spinning by fixing the provided chain to
a nearby static part.
• Before switching on the PTO shaft ensure that the chosen PTO
speed of the tractor corresponds to the allowable implement in-
put speed.
• When using the ground-related PTO take note that the PTO
speed is related to the forward speed and that the sense of rota-
tion reverses when backing up.
• Before switching on the PTO shaft nobody is allowed to stay in
the danger zone of the implement.
• Never switch on the tractor PTO while the engine is stopped.
• When operating with a switched on PTO shaft nobody ia allowed
to stay near to the spinning PTO or universal joint shaft.
• Always stop PTO when it is not needed or when the shaft is in
an adverse position.
• Attention! After switching off the PTO the mounted implement
may continue to run by its dynamic masses.
During this period never come too close to the implement. Begin
work on the implement only after it has come to a full standstill!
• Clean and grease the universal joint shaft and the PTO driven
implement only after the PTO shaft and engine have been
stopped and ignition key pulled out.
• Deposit removed PTO shaft on the provided carrier.
• When travelling in curves mind the permissible angling and slid-
ing length.
• After removal of PTO shaft apply guard cap onto PTO stub.
• Immediately repair any damage before operation to avoid con-
sequential problems!
• When using wide angle PTO shaft always attach the wide angle
joint on to the pivot point.
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