Tail wheel

Mounted machines

Before attaching/detaching machines to or from the 3-point hitch, move the control lever to a position in which unintentional raising or lowering is not possible. When attaching mounted machines to the 3-point hitch, the linkage categories of tractor and machine must match, or the necessary modifications must be made. A risk of injury due to crushing or shearing exists in the vicinity of the 3-point hitch. Do not stand between tractor and machine when operating the remote control for the 3-point hitch. Always ensure that the tractor's 3-point hitch is adequately stabilised to prevent swaying with the machine in transport position. During road travel with the machine raised, the control lever must be locked to prevent unintentional lowering.

Trailed machines

Secure the machine against rolling away. Observe max. permissible load capacity of couplings, drawbar, and hitch. Ensure sufficient movement at the hitch point when hooking up the machine's towbar.

PTO operation

Only use universal drive shafts specified by the manufacturer. Always ensure that the guards for the universal drive shaft and PTO stub shaft are installed and in good condition. Make sure that universal drive shafts are properly covered by the guards, both in the transport and in the working position. Always disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the ignition key before attaching or detaching the universal drive shaft. If universal drive shafts with overload or overrun clutches are used, which are not protected by the tractor's guard, the overload or overrun clutches must be installed next to the machine. Always make sure that the universal drive shaft is correctly installed and securely fastened. Use safety chains to prevent the drive shaft guards from rotating with the drive shaft. Before engaging the PTO, ensure that the selected speed and direction of rotation of the tractor's PTO match the machine's permissible speed and direction of rotation. Before engaging the PTO, ensure everybody stands clear of the machine at a safe distance. Never engage the PTO while the tractor engine is switched off. When operating the PTO, nobody may ever stand in the vicinity of the rotating PTO stub shaft or universal drive shaft. Always disengage the PTO for extreme turning angles or when the PTO drive is not required. Attention! High-inertia implements run on after the PTO has been disengaged. Do not go near the implement before it has run down completely. Only when all machine movements have stopped, may work be started on the implement. Never clean, lubricate, repair or adjust the PTO drive or the universal drive shaft unless the PTO has been disengaged, the engine is switched off, and the ignition key has been removed. When disconnected from the PTO, the universal drive shaft must be secured in its holder or with a chain. After uncoupling the universal drive shaft, the guard must be pushed over the PTO stub shaft. Damaged or defective parts must be repaired immediately, before starting work with the machine.

Hydraulic system

The hydraulic system is under high pressure. When connecting hydraulic cylinders or motors, ensure that the hydraulic hoses are connected correctly. The hydraulic circuits of both tractor and implement must be depressurized before connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulics. Both male and female couplings of hydraulic function lines between tractor and implement should be marked to prevent incorrect connection. Exchanging the couplings will reverse the functions, e.g. raising/lowering. Safety hazard! Inspect hydraulic hoses regularly, and replace them if damaged or deteriorated. Replacement hoses must meet the technical requirements specified by the implement manufacturer. Use suitable aids to prevent injury when checking for leaks. Fluids (hydraulic fluid) escaping under high pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. In case of injury, consult a doctor immediately. Risk of infection! Before doing any work on the hydraulic system, lower the machine, depressurize the hydraulic system, and stop the engine.