Tecnoma VECTIS 800e Adjustments, Use And Maintenance page 17

– GENERAL SAFETy –
3.6.1 - HITCHING THE MACHINE
3.6.1.1 General
For assembly, refer to chapter COMMISSIONING THE MACHINE .
• Make sure that the machine is compatible with the tractor
• When hitching the machine to the tractor or when unhitching, place the control lever of the tractor's
hydraulic circuit in the position that prevents any risk of accidental lifting or lowering.
• The machine must be hitched to the tractor using the hitch points provided.
• When hitching or removing the machine, store all support and balance equipment in its proper place (when
provided).
• When manoeuvring, select the slowest forward gear of the tractor.
• Do not stand between the tractor and the machine during three-point lifting manoeuvres by the tractor
(onlookers must stay well clear of the machine in order to guide the driver and wait for the the tractor to stop
completely before proceeding with the final hitching operation).
• As soon as the machine is hitched, lock the hitching device. Before setting off, check the hitch and make
sure that it is properly locked.
Ö Checks
Once the machine is hitched at the front or the back, make sure that the hitch does not carry any additional loads,
and that the weight is properly distributed on the tractor, so that it remains stable. Make sure the following values
are never exceeded:
• total authorised tractor weight
• authorised tractor axle load
• admissible loads for the tyres
• Do not exceed the maximum permissible load on the tow bars.
• If required, install ballast on the supports on the tractor.
3.6.1.2 Specific case of a machine towed using the lower arms of the lifting system: two hitching points
• Hitch the machine to a tractor equipped with lifting equipment with lateral and vertical locks.
• When driving on roads, comply with the specified height in the instruction manual and block the lifting
system.
3.6.1.3 Detachable drawbar with hitching rings
IMPORTANT
TOWED MACHINES
Refer to chapter MACHINE USE .
• When detaching / installing the ring, make sure that it is installed the right way round.
• Regularly check the tightening torque of the screws attaching the rings.
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