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Operation
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Precautions when using the PTO
WARNING: PTO drivelines and implements
operated by the PTO can be extremely dan-
gerous. It is important to comply with the
following instructions:
WARNING: Before connecting, adjusting or
working on implements operated by the
PTO, disengage the PTO, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key and engage the
parking brake. Never work under raised
implements.
WARNING: Make sure that all implements
operated by the PTO are fitted with the
correct protections, are in a good condition
and comply with the laws in force.
WARNING: Before driving an implement
through the PTO, ALWAYS make sure that
all bystanders are well away from the trac-
tor.
WARNING: Fix the draw bar in the central
position when using implements operated
by the tractor’s PTO.
WARNING: When using the PTO with the
tractor at a standstill, always make sure
that the gears are in neutral position and
that the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING: Before starting up any PTO-dri-
ven implement hitched to the three-point
linkage, lift the implement to its full height
and check that at least 1/4 of the total
length of the telescopic section of the drive
shaft is engaged. Adjust the height limiter
on the electronic power lift to limit the
maximum height of the stroke.
Paddy fields warning
When using the tractor in paddy fields or marshy
ground, where the water level could rise above the
height of the PTO, ask your dealer for instructions on
all necessary waterproofing and sealing measures. If
such measures are not taken, the guarantee could be
rendered invalid.
IMPORTANT: When using implements that cause shock
loads, always use a safety coupler between the implement
and the PTO drive shaft. Before using the implement, check
the correct operation both of the safety coupler and of the
implement.
IMPORTANT: When using implements with quickly mo-
ving parts (such as mowers, reapers, snowplows) ALWAYS
fit an overrun device on the implement drive shaft, as a
protection against possible PTO faults.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the implement PTO shaft is
not too long or the PTO is not damaged when the front
mounted implement must be lifted fully up.
IMPORTANT: When using implements such as mowers,
reapers, etc., check and clean every day the front grills,
the cooling radiator, the transmission oil radiator and the
air conditioning system radiator.
WARNING: High-inertia implements do not
stop immediately after the independent PTO
has been disengaged. Wait for the implement
to slow down or stop completely before per-
forming any cleaning or adjustment opera-
tions.
WARNING: Connect the implement to the
tractor drawbar before connecting the imple-
ment driveline to the power take-off. When
connecting the implement driveline to the
tractor, check the driveline for correct length,
for practicable slant and for free telescopic
movement. The correct length is important to
prevent the driveline from hitting bottom or
from separating in any tractor or implement
operating position. An excessive slant could
damage also the power take-off guards. [4.2.k]
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