Working With The Power Take-Off (Pto) - PRONAR T400 Operator's Manual

CHAPTER 2

2.1.4 WORKING WITH THE POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

• Before starting work, become acquainted with the drive shaft operating
instructions provided by the shaft manufacturer and follow the recommendations
contained therein.
• The trailer may be connected to the tractor only by means of a suitably selected
articulated telescopic shaft, recommended by the Manufacturer.
• The drive shaft must be equipped with covers. It is forbidden to use the shaft with
damaged or missing safety elements.
• After installing the shaft make sure that it is correctly and securely connected to
the tractor and trailer.
• It is forbidden to wear loose clothing, loose belts or anything that could get caught
in the rotating shaft. Contact with rotating PTO shaft may cause serious injury.
• Before disconnecting the shaft, turn off the tractor engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
• When working in conditions of limited visibility, the drive shaft and its
surroundings should be illuminated with the help of tractor work lights.
• During transport, the shaft should be stored in a horizontal position to avoid
damage to guards and other safety elements.
• When using the shaft and trailer, do not use PTO shaft speed other than 540 rpm.
It is forbidden to overload the shaft and machine as well as to engage the clutch
suddenly. Before starting PTO shaft make sure that the PTO rotation direction is
correct.
• • It is forbidden to walk over and under the shaft and stand on it both during work
and when the trailer is stationary.
• The PTO shaft has markings on the housing, indicating which end of the shaft
should be connected to the tractor.
• Never use a damaged PTO shaft as it may cause an accident. A damaged shaft
must be repaired or replaced.
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