WARRANTY SITREX spa warrants new SITREX machinery at the time of delivery to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship if properly set up and operated in accordance with this Operator’s Manual. SITREX undertakes to repair or replace free of charge any defective part which should be returned by the purchaser (freight prepaid) and found to be defective by inspection authorized by SITREX during the warranty period.
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GUIDE TO THE SIGNS AND SYMBOLS USED THIS MANUAL AND THEIR LOCATION ON THE MACHINE IMPORTANT These signs and symbols give information to the operator on how to make the best use of the machine so as to prolong life, avoid damage, optimise work and, above all, to avoid injury to the operator and anyone within range of the machine.
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8) Indicates that it is dangerous to touch the cardan (P.T.O.) shaft. For all the other information regarding the cardan shaft, see the use and maintenance booklet specifically for the cardan shaft which, together with this manual, makes up the documentation on safety, use and maintenance of the machine.
DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY Checking the machine on delivery All parts are carefully checked before dispatch or delivery. On receiving the machine, ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. If damage has occurred, contact the dealer concerned. Details of packing are given below. UNPACKING THE MACHINE Lift the machine using a forklift truck, crane or other suitable equipment of sufficient capacity after first checking the weight of the configurations in the table given below.
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Assembly instructions Assembly is highly dangerous and must be carried out in strict accordance with the following instructions. We recommend that qualified personnel perform assembly. We also recommend that assembly be carried out in a flat, solid surface, open area with no people (particularly children) nearby who could be severely injured if they were to touch or move any parts of the machine.
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The wheels should face in the direction shown in the drawing. Fig. 2 - Use the pivot (3) and the elastic pin (13) to assemble the rotor group. Now assemble the transport axle with the pivots (5). Use the grommet nuts (15) to fasten the wheels on to the rear axle. After assembling the front drawbar and rear axle, mount the master cylinders (10) and (11).
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Assemble the oleodynamic system so that the tubes are arranged as shown in the following photo. Pipes should be released in this phase (the hose clamps must not be tightened ). After connecting machine to tractor, lift the machine, place hoses so that they do not force and then tighten hose-clamps.
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In order to assemble the spring rods, proceed as follows: open the machine in its working position and connect the oleodynamic system to the tractor. Insert the spring rod into position and then raise the side arms. As the arm rises, it compresses the spring. Use the hole in the tube to uncover the hole on the spring guide rod.
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Use the flat drawrod to assemble the road sign plate supports. Once assembled, the sign plates should be parallel to the ground. If not, adjust the support already assembled on the machine by unscrewing it and moving it slightly in order to get the correct position.
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Attach the lateral guard 54 and 53 (LH) Assemble the guards whit screws 28 and 48 to machine body using screws 28-46-48, nut 47 and washers 50. In this step, you will use: Item 46 : 1 screws M10x45 Item 47 : 1 nuts M10 Item 48 : 2 screws M12x50 Item 50 : 4 washers ø13 (ø0.51”) Assemble the cardan support.
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DIAGRAM OF TINE ASSEMBLY Tine bars 1 (R) are attached to rotors A – C – E. Tine bars 2 (L) are attached to rotors B - D – F. Attach tine bars 1 – 2 (R-L) to the respective rotors, placing holes H of tine bars 1 –2 over the screws already in place on the lower central part of rotors A –...
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ADJUSTMENT, PREPARATION AND USE Connection to the tractor is highly dangerous. Take great care and carry out the entire operation in strict compliance with the following instructions. Nobody should go near the area between the tractor and the machine. Check that the tractor is in good running order. Check the engine oil, gearbox oil, brake fluid and cooling water levels as well as the tyre pressures.
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At this point, work carefully with the hydraulic distributor to make sure that the frame is completely lowered, and then adjust the height of the tines (H) above the ground. To change the distance between the tines and the ground, turn looking (4) and rotating the self looking nut (5), the tilt of the machine relative to the ground is adjusted.
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Preparation for transport To arrange machine for transport position, first it is necessary to operate movement of axle and drawbar. Valves mounted on cylinders make it possible, first partial movement of axle and then of drawbar. After this operation lift side rotors checking that safety hooks lock the relevant pins.
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DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRACTOR In order to park the rake, make sure that the ground beneath it is flat and is able to bear the weight of the machine. When the rake is raised and lowered, no one should be standing between the tractor and the machine or near the machine.
USE IN THE FIELD In order to arrange machine for work it is necessary to operate rotors’ cylinders, so to release safety hooks and then lower rotors completely and at this point operate hydraulic system, so to lift axle and lower drawbar in order to have machine in working position. If work is not optimal adjust distance of tine from ground.
NOISE AND VIBRATION Noise affecting the tractor driver (from the machine only) is less than 80dB. Vibration from the machine affecting the upper body and limbs of the driver is insignificant and is lower than the values given in Point 3.6.3 of Enclosure 1 of the Machine Directives (89/392/EEC, 91/386/EEC) THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IF THE MACHINE IS SCRAPPED The machine consists mainly of ferrous material, which must be disposed of according to the...
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