Danger – Sulky X 50 User Manual

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must always be fitted and in good condition.
3 - Ensure that the tubes of the universal drive shafts
are properly guarded, both in the working position
and in the transport position.
4 - Before connecting or disconnecting a universal
drive shaft, disengage the power take-off, turn off
the engine and re-move the key from the ignition.
5 - If the primary universal drive shaft is fitted with a
torque limiter or a free wheel, these must be
mounted on the machine power take-off.
6 - Always ensure that universal drive shafts are
fitted and locked correctly.
7 - Always ensure that universal drive shaft guards
are immobilized in rotation using the specially
provided chains.
8 - Before engaging power take-off, ensure that the
speed selected and the direction of rotation of the
power take-off comply with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
9 - Before engaging power take-off, ensure that no
persons or animals are close to the machine.
10 - Disengage power take-off when the universal
drive shaft angle limits laid down by the
manufacturer are in danger of being exceeded.
11 - Caution! When power take-off has been
disengaged, moving parts may continue to rotate
for a few moments. Do not approach until they have
reached a complete standstill.
12 - On removal from the machine, rest the universal
drive shafts on the specially provided supports.
13 - After disconnecting the universal drive shafts
from the power take-off, the protective cap should
be fitted to the power take-off.
14 - Damaged power take-off and universal drive
shaft guards must be replaced immediately.

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

1 - Caution! The hydraulic circuit is pressurized.
2 - When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders, ensure
that the circuits are connected correctly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

3 - Before fitting a hose to the tractor’s hydraulic
circuit, ensure that the tractor-side and machine-
side circuits are not pressurized.
4 - The user of the machine is strongly recommended
to identify the hydraulic couplings between the
tractor and the machine in order to avoid wrong
connection. Caution! There is a danger of reversing
the functions (for example: raise/lower).
5 - Check hydraulic hoses once a year:
. Damage to the outer surface
. Porosity of the outer surface
. Deformation with and without pressure
. State of the fittings and seals
The maximum working life for hoses is 6 years. When
replacing them, ensure that only hoses with the
specifications and grade recommended by the
machine manufacturer are used.
6 - When a leak is found, all necessary precautions
should be taken to avoid accidents.
7 - Pressurized liquid, particularly hydraulic circuit
oil, may cause serious injury if it comes into contact
with the skin. If the case of injury, consult a doctor
immediately. There is a risk of infection.
8 - Before any operation on the hydraulic circuit,
lower the machine, release the pressure from the
circuit, turn off the engine and remove the key from
the ignition.

MAINTENANCE

1 - Before commencing any maintenance, servicing
or repair work, or before attempting to locate the
source of a breakdown or fault, it is essential that the
power take-off is disengaged, the engine turned off
and the key removed from the ignition.
2 - Check regularly that nuts and screws are not
loose. Tighten if necessary.
3 - Before carrying out maintenance work on a
raised machine, prop it up using appropriate means
of support.
4 - When replacing a working part (fertilizer spreader
blade or seed drill coulter), wear protective gloves

and only use appropriate tools.
5 - To protect the environment, it is forbidden to
throw away oil, grease or filters of any kind. Give
them to specialist recycling firms.
6 - Before operating on the electric circuit,
disconnect the power source.
7 - Protective devices likely to be exposed to wear
and tear should be checked regularly. Replace them
immediately if they are damaged.
8 - Spare parts should comply with the standards
and specifications laid down by the manufacturer.
Only use Sulky spare parts.
9 - Before commencing any electric welding work on
the tractor or the towed machine, disconnect the
alternator and battery cables.
10 - Repairs affecting parts under stress or pressure
(springs, pressure accumulators, etc.) should be
carried out by suitably qualified engineers with
special tools.

DANGER

Rotating agitator

Rotating disc
Projection of fertilizer

Risk of pinching or crushing