Contents
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3.9 Operation on public highways ................................................................................... 25
3.9.1 Lighting system and identification .............................................................................. 25
3.9.2 Requirements of the tractor ....................................................................................... 25
3.9.3 Axle loads .................................................................................................................. 26
3.9.4 Check before departure ............................................................................................. 30
3.9.5 Correct behaviour in road traffic ................................................................................ 30
3.10 Obligation of the operator .......................................................................................... 31
3.11 Operating the device safely ........................................................................................ 32
3.11.1 General information ................................................................................................ 32
3.11.2 Personnel selection and qualifications ................................................................... 33
4 Handing over the device ......................................................................................... 34
5 Structure and function ............................................................................................ 35
5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Function ....................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Three-point tower ...................................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Hollow Discs .............................................................................................................. 37
5.2.3 Working depth adjustment of hollow discs ................................................................. 37
5.2.4 Side limitation ............................................................................................................ 37
5.2.5 Drawbar ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.6 Levelling tines ............................................................................................................ 38
5.2.7 Rollers ....................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.8 Hydraulic transportation lock ..................................................................................... 38
5.2.9 Lighting system .......................................................................................................... 38
5.2.10 Coupling elements .................................................................................................. 38
5.2.11 Additional weights .................................................................................................. 38
6 Preparation of the Tractor ...................................................................................... 39
6.1 Tyres ............................................................................................................................. 39
6.2 Lift Rods ....................................................................................................................... 39
6.3 Check chains/stabilisers on the three-point linkage ................................................ 39
6.4 Required power sources............................................................................................. 39
6.5 Required hydraulic equipment ................................................................................... 40
6.6 Three-point linkage ..................................................................................................... 41