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7. Attach the other end of the PTO to the tractor.
8. Check the overlap of the cylinders.
Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap. First
replace any damaged parts!
5.2
Using the PTO
The following items must be checked for correct use of the PTO:
1. While working the angle of the pivot pins may not exceed 30 degrees.
2. The pivot pins must always be aligned.
3. The overlap of the cylinders must always be minimum 150 mm.
4. Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap.
5. For lubrication, please refer to Chapter 12.0 'Maintenance'.
5.3
PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
Concise maintenance schedule of the PTO
Scheduled maintenance:
Grease the grease points every 100 hours of operation or after the PTO has been standing
still for a long time.
Check the PTO for damage to the protection caps and replace these caps if they are not
satisfactory.
Check whether the safety stickers on the PTO are still present and intact.
Annual maintenance:
Disconnect the PTO from the machine.
Inspect all the components of the PTO.
All the damaged components should be replaced.
Lay down all the components and look at them meticulously.
If components are damaged or worn out, replace them.
Clean all interlocking components.
Reassemble all components.
Grease both cylinders and reassemble both PTO parts.
Assemble the PTO and mount it on the machine.
Please refer to the manual supplied with the PTO for further information
about maintenance and disassembly of the PTO.
If the PTO is shortened incorrectly or if another tractor is used, the gearbox
may be overloaded. This can damage the tractor and the Verti-Top!
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