Rauch AERO GT 60.1 - Checking the Height of the Pin or Ball Coupling; Adjusting the Trailer Unit

6.4 Checking the height of the pin or ball coupling
Depending on the equipment, the machine is hitched to the tractor's pin or ball coupling.
Before
you use the machine for the first time, you have to properly adjust the height of the pin or ball
coupling.
NOTICE!
Machine damage due to incorrect coupling adjustment
If
the pin or ball coupling is adjusted incorrectly or not adjusted properly, the operational safety of
the towing system (tractor/machine) is impaired.
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Properly adjust the height of the pin or ball coupling.
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Follow the instructions in the operator’s manual of the tractor.
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Adjust
the towing bar so that the machine is horizontal after it is hitched to the tractor and there is
enough space to install the universal drive shaft to the tractor.
6.5 Adjusting the trailer unit
If you are not able to adjust the height of the coupling point on the tractor, install the trailer unit on the
machine one row of holes (approx. 45 mm) further up or down.
Requirement:
•
The hopper is empty.
• The boom is folded in and locked.
• The machine is parked on level, solid ground.
Please observe the instructions in chapter 8.9 Parking and unhitching the machine.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard
The
towing bar has a dead weight of approximately 80 kg. If it falls down, this can lead to crushing
injuries.
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Secure the towing bar against falling down.
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Wear personal protective equipment during operation.
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