Hitching And Unhitching From Carrying Vehicle; Hydraulic System - PRONAR PDK220 Operator's Manual

SECTION 2
• In order to limit occupational risks associated with exposure to noise during
mower operation use individual protection (ear protectors). In order to reduce the
level of noise during work the tractor cab window and door should be closed.

2.1.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING FROM CARRYING VEHICLE

• Do NOT link the mower to a tractor, if hydraulic oil applied in both machines are of
different types, or if the three point linkage system of the mower is not compatible
with the category of the linkage system of the tractor.
• To attach the machine to the tractor only the rear three point linkage may be
used. After hitching the machine, check the safeguards. After coupling the
machine, check the safeguards. Carefully read the tractor Operator's Manual.
• To hitch the machine to tractor use only genuine pins and safeguards.
• The agricultural tractor to which the mower will be coupled must be technically
reliable and must fulfil the requirements of mower Manufacturer.
• Be especially careful when hitching the machine.
• During hitching there must be nobody between the mower and the tractor. A
person assisting in the hitching of the machine should stand in such a place
(beyond the area of danger), in order to be continuously visible to the tractor
driver.
• Do NOT unhitch the mower from the tractor if the cutting system is raised.
Exercise caution when unhitching the machine.
• Hitching and unhitching may only take place when the cutting head and the
tractor are switched off.
• Mower uncoupled from tractor must be supported on support legs.

2.1.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• The hydraulic system is under high pressure when operating.
• Regularly check the technical condition of the connections and the hydraulic
conduits. There must be no oil leaks.
• In the event of the hydraulic system malfunction, discontinue using the machine
until the malfunction is corrected.
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