Check The Lifting Capacity And Stability Of The Tractor To Which The Machine Is Hitched; Open And Close The Rear Equipment - Gaspardo PA2 Use And Maintenance

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4.2 CHECK THE LIFTING CAPACITY AND
STABILITY OF THE TRACTOR TO WHICH THE
MACHINE IS HITCHED
When an equipment is coupled to a tractor, so becoming an
integral part of it for the purposes of road travel, the stability of the
machine-tractor complex may change and cause driving or
operating difficulties (rearing up or side-slipping of the tractor).
The condition of equilibrium can be restored by placing a sufficient
number of ballasts on the front of the tractor so that the weights
on the two tractor axles are distributed sufficiently evenly.
To work in safety the instructions given in the highway code should
be followed; these prescribe that at least 20% of the weight of the
tractor alone should be borne by the front axle and that the weight
on the arms of the hoist should not be more than 30% of the
weight of the tractor itself. These factors are summarized in the
following formulas:
Z > [M x (s1+s2)]-(0.2 x T x i) - M1 x (d2+i)
The symbols have the following meanings (please see Fig. 37for
reference):
M (Kg) Mass weighing on arms off hoist with full load (weight +
mass, see cap. 1.3 Identification).
M1(Kg) Mass of the front equipment.
T (Kg) Mass of tractor.
Z (Kg) Total mass of ballast.
i (m) Tractor wheelbase, that is, the horizontal distance
between the tractor axles.
d (m) Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity of the
ballast and the front axle of the tractor.
s1 (m) Horizontal distance between the inferior point of
attachment of the equipment and the posterior axle of
the tractor (equipment supported to the ground).
s2 (m) Horizontal distance between the barycentre of the
equipment and the inferior point of attachment of the
equipment (equipment supported to the ground).
The amount of ballast that should be applied according to the
formula is the minimum required for circulation on the road. If for
reasons of tractor performance or to improve the set-up of the
machine during operation it is thought necessary to raise these
values, please refer to the registration document of the tractor to
check its limits.
When the formula for calculating the ballast gives a negative
result it will not be necessary to add any weight. In any case, as
long as the limits of the tractor are respected, a suitable quantity
of weights may be applied in order to ensure greater stability
during travel. Check that the tractor tyres are suitable for the load.
CENTAURO 400/450 = 575 mm
PA2-CENTAURO 500/600 = 630 mm
M1
Z
d1
d2
fig. 37
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(d1+i)
T
0,2 T
i
4.3 OPEN
EQUIPMENT
To open and close the rear equipment, follow the instructions
provided in the Rotating Harrow Operation and Maintenance
manual.
Before carrying out the closing procedure, ensure that the
pins (A) of the lower limit stop, of the rear rollers of the rotating
harrow, are in the lowered position, as shown in Figure 38.
The folding machine has been de- signed for use by a single
operator in order to prevent accidents in the case of incorrect
manoeuvres .
When using the implement for the first time, check that the
machine and trac- tor are compatible with each other. Check
the total weight and weight on each axle. Particularly check
that the percentage of residual weight on the front axle of the
tractor complies with the Highway Code prescriptions.
If necessary, weight the front and check again.
fig. 38
s1
g
AND CLOSE THE
WARNING
WARNING
M
s2
cod. G19503380
REAR
A