Front Packer - horsch Pronto 8 SW Operating Instructions Manual

Always release the parking brake before
¾
longer periods of rest or at the end of the
season. Brake pads may otherwise stick to
the drum and make restarting of the ma-
chine more difficult. Secure the machine with
wheel chocks against rolling away. Position
the wheel chocks under the side of the tyres
pointing to the downward slope.
Always release the parking brake before
¾
transport travels. The ropes must be relieved
and the wheels must be free to rotate.
Maintenance
Apply the parking brake. The lever travel
¾
should be 3-7 teeth. Adjust by the ropes if
required.
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Front packer

The use of the front packer is beneficial when
used in the field:
less tractive power required through reduced
•
working depth of the DiscSystem
improved guidance, relief of the axle of the
•
seed wagon
The front packer is lifted out at the headland and
during transport.
In working position the front packer is lowered
to the level of the tyre packer. Depth setting is
not necessary.
Front packer