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7. ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MACHINE
Attaching and detaching the machine has to be done carefully. Follow the instructions below:
Fig. 5
7.1. Attaching the machine
Prior to attaching the machine, check the following points:
- Check whether the machine is undamaged and whether it is safe to attach and use the
machine.
- Check the machine for loose components and tighten them.
- Check whether all safety stickers are on the machine and whether these are undamaged and
easily readable. Never use the machine if it has damaged or unreadable stickers.
The machine should be attached to the tractor in the following manner (see Fig. 5):
1. Remove the 3-point pins (1) from the machine.
2. Carefully drive the tractor backwards until the lifting arms (2) can be attached to the machine.
!! Make sure that the tractor and the machine cannot move while you are attaching
them !!
!! Switch off the tractor engine before attaching the machine !!
3. Attach the lifting arms (2) to the machine using the 3-point pins. Lock the pins using the clips.