4.3. RULES FPR USING TRAILERS
4.3.1. Accoupling with tractor
Before setting about accoupling the trailer with tractor, one must check whether the trailer is immobilized by means
of parking brake. In order to accouple the trailer to tractor, take following actions:
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Set the draught bar at appropriate height. Precise alignment of draught bar can be obtained by turning the
knob bolt of supporting wheel;
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By moving tractor backward, connect draught bar eye with hook-type coupling of tractor and verify its fixing;
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Lift the support wheel up with use of knob. By pressing the pedal (2) release the wheel, which must be
positioned in transport position, that was shown in the picture 9;
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Connect wiring and braking systems;
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Release parking brake of the trailer.
FIGURE 9.
Trailer's support
1 – knob, 2 – pedal, 3 – support wheel
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