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Coupling and uncoupling
Faulty coupling of the machine to the pulling tool
of the tractor causes dangers, which could result
in severe accidents.
¾ Strictly comply with all operating instructions:
• These operating instructions (chapter Con-
necting, Transport position and Parking)
• Operating instructions of the tractor
¾ Exercise special caution when reversing the
tractor. Never stand between tractor and
machine.
¾ Only park the machine on a 󰘰rm and level sur-
face. Before unhitching the towed machine,
lower it to the ground.
¾ Secure the machine against rolling away.
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
The machine's hydraulics has several functions,
which can cause injury to persons or damage to
the machine if operated incorrectly:
• Escaping 󰘱uid may penetrate the skin.
• Hydraulically supported machine parts may
drop.
• Hydraulic components may be 󰘱ung away.
Pressurised hydraulic hoses may whip about
when detaching them.
¾ Do not connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor
before both the hydraulics on machine and
tractor are de-pressurised.
¾ Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings,
packer, undercarriage, etc.) to the ground
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system. Depressurise the hydraulics on the
tractor and implement side.
¾ The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Check all lines, hoses and screwed con-
nections regularly for leaks and any visible
external damage!
¾ Use only appropriate means when searching
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately!
Oil sprays can cause injuries and 󰘰re!
¾ Power sockets and connectors on the hydrau-
lic connections should be marked in order to
exclude operating errors.
¾ In the case of injury, contact a doctor imme-
diately!
¾ Secure and lock the control unit on the tractor
if not in use!
¾ Replace hydraulic hoses at the latest after six
years, see Maintenance overview.
Pressure accumulator
The hydraulic system is equipped with pressure
accumulators.
Observe the regulations applying at the location
of use during operation. The owner is solely
responsible for complying with them.
¾ Do not open or work (welding, soldering, drill-
ing) on pressure accumulators. Even when
empty, the tanks are still preloaded by gas
pressure.
¾ Maintenance and repair work on the pres-
sure accumulator must only be carried out by
trained and quali󰘰ed personnel.
Maintenance and repair work on the pressure
accumulator must only be carried out by trained
and quali󰘰ed personnel.
Brake system
Depending on the equipment, the machines can
be equipped with a pneumatically or hydrauli-
cally operated service brake system.
For road travel the brake system must always
be connected and fully functional.
¾ After coupling the machine and before trans-
portation you should always check the func-
tion and condition of the brake system.
¾ Check the setting on the brake pressure
regulator.
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