Coupling the transport frame

To reduce the tractor rear axle load, the rotary cultivator is connected to the transport frame.

  1. Slowly drive the tractor towards the transport frame 2.
  2. Lower the implement.

Adjust the catching sockets 3 to the same height as the transport frame 1.

  1. To shorten the hydraulic top link:

    See section Using the hydraulic top link.

The transport frame 2 is picked up with the catching sockets 1.

  1. To lock the hydraulic top link:

    See section Using the hydraulic top link.
  2. Lift the implement with the coupled transport frame.
  1. Release the linch pin 1.
  2. Actuate the locking lever 2.

The transport frame 3 is locked.

  1. Secure the locking lever with a linch pin.
  2. Lower the implement along with the transport frame.

The wheels of the transport frame are touching the ground.

IMPORTANT
Implement damage when driving with coupled transport frame
Put the hydraulic top link in float position.
Make sure that the hydraulic top link does not reach the end positions while driving.

If the hydraulic top link reaches the end positions due to the road conditions:

Lift the implement.

  1. To move the hydraulic top link into the float position:

    see section Using the hydraulic top link.
NOTE
The transport frame is designed for forwards driving only.

  1. To manoeuvre in reverse with the implement:

    Lift the implement.