Comet PTO RW 15/150 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 28

sure cleaner as possible so that it is easier to complete connections; pull the handbrake, turn
off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• You must wear appropriate safety clothing (gloves, overalls, boots with steel toecap, gog-
gles).
• Wear closely fitting work clothes without any loose parts, such as laces, ties, scarves or similar
items which could be caught up.
• Tie back long hair as this could be easily caught up in moving machine parts.
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• This high pressure cleaner may be connected up to category 1 tractors only.
a) Remove the plugs (20), insert the pins (19) into the holes on the bottom tension rods on the
three point coupling and replace the plugs.
b) Remove the split pin (22) and remove the pin (21). Line up the top tension rod on the three-
point coupling, insert the pin (21) and secure it using the split pin (22).
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• Verify:
- that the cardan shaft has the safety symbols and marking ;
- that the safety devices on the cardan shaft (housing, hoses, etc.), tractor and high pressure
cleaner are in working order and are not damaged; any damaged, worn or missing parts
must be replaced with original spare parts that must be fitted correctly according to the
instructions manual;
- that the safety device for the tractor and high pressure cleaner and the relative housings
for the cardan shaft overlap by at least 50 mm;
- that the length of the cardan shaft is sufficient to ensure the telescopic hoses overlap during
work by at least one third of their length in their maximum extended position (at least half
their length in their maximum retracted position) and keep a gap of at least 100 mm when
they are retracted.
a) Clean and lubricate the tractor's power take off and the cardan shaft.
b) Insert the hub on the cardan shaft's fork (tractor side) into the power take off so that the block-
ing system, operated by means of a button, collar or flange, clicks onto the relative groove.
Follow the instructions provided in the instructions manual should the blocking system consist
of a tapered bolt, which will be secured with appropriate torque.
c) Hook the retaining safety device (chain) up to one of the points provided on the tractor.
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a) Connect the quick fit connector (12) onto the water outlet coupling (11) screw down and tighten
the ring nut by hand. Operation b in fig. 4.
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• The water supply must be able to guarantee the adequate delivery of water flow to the high
pressure cleaner; refer to the table of technical specifications in the "features and technical
Specifications" section.
In case of doubt, contact a Skilled technician.
• Do not supply the water cleaner with water at a temperature in excess of 60°C /140°F or below
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