Use Of The Machine; Tyres - Alpego PUMA PF Série Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien

OWNER'S MANUAL OF THE MULCH CULTIVATOR PF-PD
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The tractor must guarantee the prescribed brake delay for the loaded vehicle combination (tractor plus
connected machine).
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Check the brake power before moving off (if present).
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When turning corners with the machine connected, take the broad load and balance weight of the machine into
account.
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Before moving off, ensure sufficient side locking of the tractor lower links, when the machine is fixed to the three-
point hydraulic system or lower links of the tractor.
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Before moving off, move all the swivel machine parts to the transport position.
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Before moving off, secure all the swivel machine parts in the transport position against risky position changes.
Use the transport locks intended for this.
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Before transporting, secure the operating lever of the three-point hydraulic system against the unintentional
raising or lowering of the connected/hitched machine.
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Check that the transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning equipment and protective equipment, is correctly
mounted on the machine.
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Before transportation, carry out a visual check that the upper and lower link pins are firmly fixed with the lynch
pin against unintentional release.

3.10.5. USE OF THE MACHINE

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Only actuate externally-actuated machine parts when you are sure that there is no-one within a sufficient
distance from the machine.
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Secure the tractor against unintentional start-up and rolling before you leave the tractor.
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Before starting work, ensure that you understand all the equipment and actuation elements of the machine and
their function. There is no time for this when the machine is already in operation
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing! Loose clothing increases the risk over being caught by drive shafts
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Only start-up the machine, when all the safety equipment has been attached and is in the safety position
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Comply with the maximum load of the connected machine and the approved axle and support loads of the
tractor. If necessary,drive only with a partially-filled hopper.
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It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the machine.
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It is forbidden to stand in the turning and rotation area of the machine.
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There are contusion and cutting points at externally-actuated (e.g. hydraulic) machine points.
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For this:
Lower the machine onto the ground
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Apply the parking brake
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Switch off the tractor engine
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Remove the ignition key
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3.10.6. TYRES

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Repair work on tyres and wheels may only be carried out by specialists with suitable installation tools.
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Check the air pressure at regular intervals.
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Park the machine in a safe place and lock the machine against unintentional falling and rolling (parking brake,
wheel chocks), before carrying out work on the tyres.
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Tighten or retighten all the fixing screws and nuts in accordance with the specifications of ALPEGO
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Inflate tyres to the specified pressure. If the air pressure in the tyres is too high, then there is a risk of explosions
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