MASCHIO GASPARDO GABBIANO 4000 Manuel D'emploi Et Entretien page 51

Tractor hitch
1) Hook the equipment to a suitable, suffi ciently-powered tractor
by means of the appropriate device (lifter), in conformity with
applicable standards.
2) The class of the equipment attachment pins must be the same
as that of the lifter attachment.
3) Take care when working within the range of the lifting arms as
this is a very dangerous area.
4) Be very careful when hooking and unhooking the equipment.
5) It is absolutely forbidden to stand between the tractor and
linkage for manoeuvring the lifting controls from the outside.
6) It is absolutely forbidden to stand in the space between the
tractor and the equipment (Fig. 3) with the engine running.
It is possible to work between the tractor and the equipment
only after the parking brake has been applied and a suitably
sized blocking wedge or stone has been placed under the
wheels.
7) The attaching of additional equipment onto the tractor brings
about a different distribution of weight on the axles. Check the
compatibility of the tractor performance with the weight that
the machine transfers onto the three-point linkage. If in doubt
consult the tractor Manufacturer.
8) Comply with the maximum admissible weight for the axle, the
total mobile weight, transport regulations and the highway
code.
Transport on Road
1) When driving on public roads, be sure to follow the highway
code of the country involved.
2) Any transport accessories must be provided with suitable signs
and guards.
3) It is very important to remember that road holding capacity
as well as direction and braking capacity can be infl uenced,
sometimes con-siderably, by equipment being either carried
or towed.
4) When negotiating curves, be aware of the variation in centri-
fugal force exerted in a position other than that of the center
of gravity, with and without the equipment in tow. Also pay
greater attention on sloping roads or ground.
5) For transport, adjust and fasten the lateral lifting arm chains
of the tractor; lock the hydraulic lifting control lever;
6) For displacements beyond the work area, the equipment must
be placed in the transportation position.
7) Upon request the Manufacturer will supply supports and tables
for signaling of dimensions.
8) When the dimensions of carried or partially-carried equipment
conceal the tractor's signalling and lighting devices, these
must also be installed on the equipment itself, in conformity
with regulations of the highway code of the country involved.
cod. F07011431
USE AND MAINTENANCE
When in operation make sure that the lighting system is in
perfect working order.
Cardan shaft
1) The equipment installed can only be controlled by means of
the Cardan shaft complete with the necessary overload safety
devices and guards fastened with the appropriate chain.
2) Only the Cardan shaft supplied by the Manufacturer must be
used.
3) The engine must not be running when installing and removing
the Cardan shaft.
4) Care must be taken regarding the safety and correct assembly
of the Cardan shaft.
5) Use the chain provided to stop the Cardan shaft from rotating.
6) Always check carefully that the Cardan shaft guard is always
in position, both during trans-portation and operation.
7) Frequently and set intervals check the Cardan shaft guard, it
must always be in excellent condition.
8) Before engaging the power take-off, check that the set rpm
corresponds to that indicated by the sticker on the equipment.
9) Before inserting the power take-off, make sure that there
are no people or animals nearby and that the rpm selected
corresponds to that permitted. Never exceed the maximum
admissible speed.
10) Watch out for the rotating universal joint.
11) Do not insert the power take-off with the engine off or synchro-
nized with the wheels.
12) Always disconnect the power take-off when the Cardan shaft is
at too wide an angle (never more than 10° - Fig. 4) and when
it is not being used.
13) Only clean and grease the Cardan shaft when the power take-
off is disconnected, the engine is off, the hand brake pulled
and the key removed.
14) When not in use, place the Cardan shaft on the support pro-
vided for it.
15) After having dismantled the Cardan shaft, place the protective
cover on the power take-off shaft again.
Safety measures concerning the hydraulics
1) At the moment of connecting the hydraulic tubes to the
hydraulic system of the tractor, make sure that the hydraulic
systems of the operating machine and the tractor are not under
pressure.
2) For the operative hydraulic connections between tractor and
operating machine, the sockets and plugs should be marked
with colours to distinguish them, to avoid them being used
wrongly. There would be a danger of accident if the connections
were to be swapped round.
3) The hydraulic system is under high pressure; because of
the accident risk, when searching for leakage points special
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