Installation And Operation; Safety Rules For Attaching To The Tractor - Galfre FR/D 165 Operator And Maintenance Manual

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4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

4.1 SAFETY RULES FOR ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR

Road behaviour, ability to swerve and brake of the tractor also depend upon
the equipment mounted.
Select a safe ground speed, in particular when travelling over rough or hilly
terrain, in order to avoid upset.
The load on the front axle of the tractor depends upon the weight of the
attached mower; the load on the front axle shall be at least 20 % of empty
weight of the tractor.
Before attaching the machine to the three point linkage position the safety
device of the tractor to avoid unintentional raising or lowering of the
machine.
Before hitching check lifting and stable operation of the machine referring to
the formula in paragraph 4.2.
The three point linkages of the tractor and of the machine shall correspond or
be adjusted together.
Rear lifting arms could cause injury. Attach and detach the machine on level
ground.
Never use remote control to raise the machine.
In the transport position secure lateral drift arms.
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