3.1 BEFORE USE: BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, CHECK THAT
3.1.1 The machine is perfectly in order that the lubricants are at the correct
levels (see «Maintenance» chapter) And that all parts subject to wear and
deterioration are fully efficient.
3.1.2 Check the machine, correctly positioned for obtains the right working depth.
3.2 CONNECTING THE UNIVATOR TO THE TRACTOR
3.2.1 Univator can be applied to any type of tractor as long as it is supplied with 3P universal
attachment.
3.2.2 The Univator must be positioned on a flat surface, in a stable position.
3.2.3 The tractor must reverse towards the Univator until its arms correspond to the arms of
the 3P of Univator. During this phase, any pedestrian/onlooker must be at least 5 m from
the machine.
3.2.4 Position the plugs of the lower 3 pins and lock them using the supplied lynch pins.
3.2.5 Connect the upper tractor arm to the upper pin of the 3P, adjusting it in a way that the
machine takes a parallel position to the ground.
3.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING THE CARDAN SHAFT
3.3.1 Before mounting the Cardan shaft, carefully read the booklet supplied by the
Manufacturer.
3.3.2 Manufacturer declines all responsibility for operations carried out on the Cardan shaft if
the specific Instructions supplied by the Manufacturer are not followed.
3.3.3 Position the Cardan shaft and check that its ends are well coupled with tractor's power
take off (P.T.O.).
3.3.4 Fix the anti-rotation chains present on the drive shaft both on the Tractor side and on the
Univator side. During this phase the tractor engine must be switched off, to prevent an
incorrect manoeuvre from activating the Power take off (P.T.O.).
3.3.5 After having carried out above operations, it is possible to activate the tractor lifting
device to release the support feet (if present), which must be completely raised and
blocked using the supplied pins.
OPERATING INFORMATION
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3.3.6 If the land has masses, stones or anything else that may cause blows on the blades, the
use of Cardan shaft With clutch or with other safety system (Shear Bolt Torque Limiter or
Auto Torque Limiter LR) is Indispensable. It is also advised to run the tractor with lower
speed, to soften blows on the machine.
3.3.7 Any problems caused by working on particularly rocky land will not be covered in the
warranty.
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