Sicma SPR160 Operating instructions
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 SOME NOTES REGARDING THE USER MANUAL 5
1.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 6
1.3 LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS 7
1.4 DELIVERY LETTER 8
1.5 TILLER IDENTIFICATION AND MANUAL CODE 9
1.6 INTENDED USE 9
1.7 GENERAL DELIVERY NOTES 10
1.8 MAIN PARTS OF THE TILLER 11
1.9 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL SET-UPS 12
2. SAFETY 13
2.1 DEFINITIONS (UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009) 13
2.2 CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS 13
2.3 SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS 14
2.4 OPERATOR REQUISITES 14
2.5 CLOTHING AND PPE 14
2.6 MACHINE USE 15
2.7 SAFETY DEVICES 15
2.8 REASONABLY FORSEEABLE MISUSE 15
2.9 HYDRAULIC PLANT 16
2.10 ZERO ENERGY STATE 16
2.11 LOCATION OF PICTOGRAMS AND LABELS 17
3. UNLOADING AND UNPACKING THE TILLER 19
3.1 TILLER PROTECTED BY HEAT-SHRINKABLE FILM 19
3.2 TILLER IN WOODEN CRATE 20
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22
5. START-UP 23
5.1 3-POINT HITCH CONNECTION 23
5.2 CARDAN SHAFT CONNECTION 25
5.3 CHECK THE STABILITY OF THE TRACTOR-TILLER COMPLEX. 27
5.4 ROAD TRANSPORT 28
6. ADJUSTMENTS 28
6.1 ROTATION SPEED GEAR (ROTOR) 28
6.2 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 29
6.3 WORK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 29
6.4 REAR BONNET ADJUSTMENT 30
7. WORKMANSHIP 31
7.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 31
7.2 USE 31
8. STOPS 32
9. ORDINARY MAINTENANCE 34
9.1 CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE GEARBOX UNIT 35
9.2 CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE LATERAL DRIVE SUMP 37
9.3 CONTROL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL IN THE EXTERNAL ROTOR LATERAL SUPPORT 38
9.4 REPLACEMENT OF TOOLS HOES/BLADES 38
10. CARDAN SHAFT 40
11. CLEANING 40
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12. STORAGE AND WINTERING 40
13. SCRAPPING 41
14. QUICK CONSULTATION TABLES 41
14.1 TABLE OF TIGHTENING TORQUES 41
14.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 42
14.3 LUBRICATION INTERVALS 43
15. SPARE PARTS 44
16. WARRANTY 44
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Congratulations on your purchase of the
SPR Tiller
The SPR Tiller is manufactured by SICMA S.p.A, which has been producing
agricultural machines for over 40 years.
The SPR Tiller has all the safety and quality requisites required for this type of
equipment.
Remember that to get the best performance and to maximize the productivity
features, you must thoroughly know the instructions and information contained in
this manual and follow them.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SOME NOTES REGARDING THE USER MANUAL
Remember that the USER MANUAL is not an accessory of the Tiller but is an
INTEGRAL part and a SAFETY MEASURE (EN 12100-1).
For this reason the following are necessary:
• Keep the manual in a good state;
• It must be kept near to the equipment;
• Pass it on to any operator user, maintenance technician, handler or successive
owner.
In this way, the Tiller can be used in the best way for all the functions for which it
was manufactured and in maximum safety.
The manual must not be damaged, it must remain integral (do not rip the sheets),
it must be kept away from humidity and heat. During consultation it must not be
covered in grease or and its legibility must not be impaired.
If this manual is lost or damaged, ask for a copy from the Manufacturer or nearest
Dealer.
To facilitate consultation, the manual has been divided into parts so that every
phase is well described.
With these measures, SICMA intends to draw unequivocally the operator's
attention on the dangerous situations that may arise.
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1.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The machine is delivered accompanied by the following Declaration of
Conformity.
Lorenzo Aurora
AMMINISTRATORE UNICO
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The company
Sicma s.p.a. - C.da Cerreto, 39 - 66010 Miglianico (Ch) - Italy
Tel.: +39 0871 95841 - Fax: +39 0871 950295
hereby declares that:
product: TILLER
model: SPR
serial number:
complies with the essential requirements for safety and health of Directive 2006/42/CE.
To fulfil the above mentioned Directive have been applied the following harmonised standards:
-UNI EN ISO 4254-1:2010, EN ISO 4254-5:2009, UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009, UNI EN ISO 12100-2:2009
and the technical standards and specifications
- ISO 11684:1995, ISO 13852:1996, UNI 9456:1989.
The person authorised to compile the technical file is Mr. Lorenzo Aurora
Miglianico, 15-03-2017
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1.3 LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS
Although SICMA has done everything possible to make sure that the machine
is in line with the state of art on safety and complies with all directives, laws and
regulations, it still exist the possibility, albeit reduced, for some residual risks:
• RISK OF CUTTING/CRUSHING DUE TO CONTACT WITH TOOLS (rotor)
• RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT/DRAGGING (rotor and drive shaft)
• OVERTURNING/CRUSHING HAZARD (Tiller)
• BURNS HAZARD (gearbox)
• OIL EJECTION HAZARD (hydraulic piping)
• CUT/SHEARING HAZARD (rear covers)
Therefore, those who use the machine or maintain it must be educated persons
and aware of the fact that the machine still poses residual risks that, despite all
the safety guards used to try to minimize them, it was not possible to eliminate
them entirely.
this use and maintenance manual.
The use and maintenance manual reports all the information required by section
1.7.4 (Instructions for Use) of Annex 1 of the Machinery Directive, and its
personal injury.
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1.4 DELIVERY LETTER
The Tiller was designed in compliance with the Directive 2006/42/EC and was
designed observing the guidelines of the technical standards relative to tillers,
Therefore, the machine does not represent a danger for the operator if used
according to the instructions in this manual and on condition that the safety
This form evidences receipt of the Tiller:
• Do not remove the safety devices
• This manual has been delivered
SICMA COMMUNICATES THAT ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATION TO THE
TILLER, OR ANY OPERATION PERFORMED AND NOT STRICLTY
REPORTED IN THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, NOT ONLY VOID THE WARRANTY BUT ALSO
EXEMPT SICMAFROMANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
AND PERSONS.
Some devices described in the manual may not be present on your machine due
to the arrangement chosen and the market for which the machine is intended.
It should be remembered that all the technical
values refer to the standard Tiller (see Section 4
document delivered with the Tiller are the property of
SICMA, which reserves all rights and points out that
they cannot be made available to any third party
without its written approval.
Therefore, any reproduction, even partial, of the text and
illustrations is prohibited.
The information, descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual
market.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make, at any time, any changes to the
machines for technical or commercial reasons. These changes do not require
the Manufacturer to act on vehicles sold so far, nor to consider the present
publication inadequate.
Any additions that the Manufacturer deems appropriate to provide later, will
need to be kept with the manual and considered to be part of it.
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1.5 TILLER IDENTIFICATION AND MANUAL CODE
For any after-sales requests or information regarding the Tiller, contact SICMA or
its after-sales centres always stating the model and the serial number stated on
the plate.
another copy can be requested from SICMA or from the nearest dealer by also
stating the serial number visible in the marking.
1.6 INTENDED USE
The SPR Tiller was expressly designed to work land and was developed with the
sole purpose of loosening, turning and oxygenating the land in order to prepare
it for sowing.
It was built to be combined with tractors that can withstand its weight, equipped
with a hydraulic lift with universal 3-point hitch.
via cardan shaft.
USE ENVIRONMENT
The Tiller works:
•
maximum gradient of 3°.
•
IMPROPER USE
REASONABLY FORSEEABLE MISUSE
At times the Tiller may be used improperly.
Here are some examples of actions that MUST BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS.
The operator must not:
• Use a cardan shaft with unsuitable transmission capacity.
• work in reverse gear compressing the earth with hood press.
• Couple the Tiller to vehicles of unsuitable power or weight.
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• Assemble the Tiller without securing the rebound tie rods of the three-point
hitch of the tractor’s elevator.
• Operate the hydraulic lift of the tractor when the equipment is in operation
with the PTO engaged.
• Perform steering or reversing with the Tiller during operation.
Remember that the Tiller was designed only for the purpose of declared use.
Any other use is to be considered improper.
1.7 GENERAL DELIVERY NOTES
The Tiller and its parts and/or accessories are normally delivered by lorry or
container.
On receiving the machine check that the delivery corresponds to the order
the Tiller or to the accessories.
In the event of damage or missing pieces, inform SICMA or its area
representatives, the carrier or its insurance company immediately possibly
providing photos.
The spare parts or equipment supplied are sometimes in separate containers.
The machine is delivered by SICMA equipped with the following supplies:
1 - UNIVERSAL JOINT
2 - TILLER USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3 - CARDAN SHAFT USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4 - CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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Lorenzo Aurora
AMMINISTRATORE UNICO
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The company
Sicma s.p.a. - C.da Cerreto, 39 - 66010 Miglianico (Ch) - Italy
Tel.: +39 0871 95841 - Fax: +39 0871 950295
hereby declares that:
product: TILLER
model: SPR
serial number:
complies with the essential requirements for safety and health of Directive 2006/42/CE.
To fulfil the above mentioned Directive have been applied the following harmonised standards:
-UNI EN ISO 4254-1:2010, EN ISO 4254-5:2009, UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009, UNI EN ISO 12100-2:2009
and the technical standards and specifications
- ISO 11684:1995, ISO 13852:1996, UNI 9456:1989.
The person authorised to compile the technical file is Mr. Lorenzo Aurora
Miglianico, 15-03-2017
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1.8 MAIN PARTS OF THE TILLER
No. Description
1 Body
2 Lower 3-point hitch
3 Upper 3-point hitch
4 Cardan shaft protection
5 Mast hitch
6 Hoe rotor
7 Blade
8 Sled
9 Gear drive guard
10 Rear hood
11 Reduction group with manual speed gear
12 Outrigger
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1.9 STANDARD AND OPTIONAL SET-UPS
Standard equipment
•
outwards).
• Reducer manufactured by SICMA, with tapered roller bearings, 4 (@540
rpm) + 2 (@1000 rpm) speeds with oil level dip stick.
• EC accident prevention.
Additional options
• Spiked roller.
• Cage roller.
• Packer roller.
• Smooth roller.
• Coil roller.
• Hydraulic system with jacks for roller adjustment.
• Levelling bar
• Iron rear wheels.
• Harrow conveyor discs.
•
• Bonnet presses kit
Replacement options
•
• Htite® Hoes
• Rotor with 3-hole blades
• Rotor with quick-coupling teeth
• Rotor with end hoes turned inwards
Type of tools
A B C D D
Curved hoe Curved hoe with
curve adjustment Square hoe 3-hole blade Quick coupling
tooth
Standard Optional
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2. SAFETY
meaning is explained below.
2.1 DEFINITIONS (UNI EN ISO 12100-1:2009)
DANGER:
A potential source of physical injury or damage to health.
DANGEROUS AREA:
Any area within and/or in proximity of a machine in which the presence of a
person constitutes a risk for the safety and health of the same.
The dangerous area is the area around the machine (attached to the tractor) up
to a distance of 1 metre.
EXPOSED PERSON:
any person that is found wholly or partly in a dangerous area.
CRITICAL AREA:
The critical area is that between the tractor and the equipment (Cardan shaft
area).
2.2 CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS
ATTENTION:
injury if not performed with respect to the Safety Standards.
NOTE:
and importance.
WARNING:
persons or damage to the machine if not respected.
MACHINE OPERATOR OR DRIVER
completely manual. Therefore, the preparation and sensitivity of the machine
operator are referred to in order to obtain the best qualitative results. The operator
is therefore strictly forbidden from performing tasks that should be performed by
the maintenance technician.
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:
adjustments, maintenance operations and repairs necessary.
UNSCHEDULED OPERATIONS:
Any maintenance interventions highlighted by the symbol on the side must be
requested to the Manufacturer or directly to authorized service centres.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE):
The presence of one of the symbols on the side requires the use of appropriate
personal protective equipment by the operator, the risk of injury being implicit.
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RECOMMENDATION
develop their own way of operating.
2.3 SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
Despite SICMA having applied all the safety devices and warning signs on the
equipment, it must be recalled that, if not used correctly, the machine can still be
hazardous to health. It is therefore recommended to carefully read and observe
the safety instructions listed below.
Any operator, before using the equipment, categorically MUST have read and
understood the safety instructions and the entire manual.
• The machine is not suitable for use in sectors other than in agriculture.
•
• The manual must be always at hand, so that it is easy for future reference.
If it were lost or damaged, you must apply to SICMA for a replacement copy.
• For no reason climb, seat or lean on the equipment whether it is ON, OFF
or in zero energy state.
2.4 OPERATOR REQUISITES
• The machine must be used by a single operator driving the tractor.
• The machine must only be used by authorised personnel, educated and
properly trained. The operator, in addition to having read and understood
preparation on the proper use of the machine and must be in possession
of a driving license. We remind the operator to contact the retailer or the
manufacturer if they are unsure about the use of the machine and the
interpretation of this manual.
• The operator must ensure that during operation of the machine no person is
standing within its range of action. Never operate the machine near people
standing or passing within the operating range of the machine.
•
medication or drugs.
• The correct operator position is in the tractor driving seat. From this position
he must also control that there are no persons exposed in the dangerous
area in the work phase.
2.5 CLOTHING AND PPE
vehicle.
The correct clothing to be worn during maintenance operations and use of the
Tiller is:
• Gloves.
• Accident-prevention shoes or boots with steel toe-cap.
• Goggles.
• Overalls with elasticated wrists, ankles and waist.
Furthermore:
• Given that the machine can generate emissions of dust during working, if
the tractor does not have a closed cab, the operator must wear an anti-dust
mask (especially on dry and dusty land)
• When the tractor is not equipped with sound-proof booth, the operator should
wear hearing protection for noise control (especially on stony ground).
• The operator assigned to the machine must not wear items of clothing that
can cause entanglement (scarves, belts, wide sleeves, etc.).
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2.6 MACHINE USE
• The machine is usually used during the day. If night-time use is exceptionally
required or use in conditions of reduced visibility, a tractor lighting system or
an auxiliary lighting system must be used.
•
for damage or injury that may result to operators, third parties and properties.
• Carefully check the machine before each use.
• Daily check the tightness of all the screws (see the tightness table in section
14.1), tighten them if necessary and also check the metal structure; make
any repairs required.
• Make sure that the hooks of the chains retaining the PTO shaft guard are
does not rotate with the cardan shaft itself.
• Before getting out of the tractor and before every maintenance operation,
the dashboard and keep it in a safe place.
• When the machine is in operation, the blades are rotating rapidly: remain at
a safe distance to prevent accidental contact with moving utensils or from
being hit by any projected objects.
2.7 SAFETY DEVICES
• Before using the machine, make sure that all safety devices are properly in
place and in good condition. If there are failures or damage to the guards,
replace them immediately.
• Do not tamper with or bypass for any reason the safety devices. After every
cleaning and maintenance intervention, all of the safety devices must be
restored and*or all protection housings closed. Also verify that there are no
tools, rags or other materials inside the transmission compartments.
• The signs applied to the machine provide a number of important indications:
their observance is a guarantee of your safety.
• Ensure the good condition of the safety pictograms. If pictograms are
damaged, they must be replaced with other original ones requested from the
manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by the use and maintenance
manual. 2.11).
2.8 REASONABLY FORSEEABLE MISUSE
The operator must not:
• Connect the Tiller to a Cardan shaft with higher or lower power.
• Work in reverse gear compressing the earth with hood press.
• Make changes to equipment that could compromise safety.
• Perform make-shift repairs in order to be able to start work.
In addition, it is prohibited:
• To couple the Tiller to vehicles of unsuitable power or weight.
• To assemble the equipment without having locked the tie rods to prevent
shaking to the three-point hitch of the tractor.
• Lift the equipment with the PTO rotating
• Tamper with the hydraulic systems (if any).
• Use the machine to carry and/or lift persons, animals or objects.
• Work on slopes greater than 3°.
Sicma declines any liability for accidents deriving from the failure to comply with
the prescriptions indicated above.
Given the particular stress to which the equipment is subjected and for safety
reasons, if pieces are replaced, only use original spare parts.
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2.9 HYDRAULIC PLANT
If there is a hydraulic system, check the good condition of the hydraulic pipes daily
and, if necessary, replace them as described in para. 9 “Routine maintenance”.
ATTENTION CONTAMINATION HAZARD!
The operator must pay attention to oil leaks and perform relative repairs
immediately. Moreover, oil must not be poured onto the ground when topping-
up or replacing the oil.
hydraulic lines.
Before performing interventions on the pressurised hydraulic lines, make sure
The machine must not be left unattended when the tractor is in motion.
The ignition keys must always be in the possession of the operator and must
never remain inserted in the dashboard in their absence.
2.10 ZERO ENERGY STATE
before performing any cleaning, lubrication and maintenance operation.
Perform the following operations to take the Tiller to the "zero energy state":
•
• Disable the PTO from the tractor.
• Engage the tractor hand brake
•
•
tractor.
• Disconnect the hydraulic points
• Position the outrigger in the stop position
• Disconnect the 3-point hitch.
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2.11 LOCATION OF PICTOGRAMS AND LABELS
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DESCRIPTION OF PICTOGRAMS AND LABELS
keep all the stickers in perfect condition.
immediate purchase by contacting SICMA or the nearest dealer.
The following table lists the safety stickers with the relevant codes. The latter
may be communicated to the dealer for possible purchase.
Ref. STICKER DESCRIPTION CODE
1
1000
OIL
004
Foot injury hazard.
Rotating tools: maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
4781011
2
Input 540 rpm.
Possibility of use of a 540 rpm
4781010
3
Input 1000 rpm.
Possibility of use of a 1000 rpm
4781030
3
1000
OIL
004
But also be careful.
Carefully read the instructions
and safety precautions before
the engine and remove the key
before carrying out maintenance
or repairs.
4781029
4
Hook
Point useful for attachment of the
lifting hook
4781031
5
1000
OIL
004
Hand injury hazard
Keep safety guards in place
during operation
4781013
6
1000
OIL
004
Thrown objects on entire body
Keep a safe distance from the
machine.
Risk of injury to the hands: do
not open or remove the safety
guards while the machine is in
motion.
4781019
7
1000
OIL
004
Foot injury hazard.
Sharp objects: maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
4781012
8
OIL.
Indication of lubrication oil load
point.
4781008
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9OIL types
Use only ENI oils 4781099
10
Gear info
Follow the instructions for correct
use of the gearbox
4784503
11 Machine info
Machine abbreviation (SPR) 4784201
12 Width information
Machine width (235cm) 000-235
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FRESATRICE
SPR 235
00216
2016
720 Kg
540 rpm
CE plate
Stating the main data with serial
number and CE mark.
4780001
3. UNLOADING AND UNPACKING THE TILLER
ATTENTION CRUSHING HAZARD!
the Tiller from the lorry and handle the equipment in the work place.
A person in charge of operations must always be present during loading and
unloading. In all cases, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects
in the unload area and behave as described in this manual.
The Tiller is normally transported on a lorry, sometimes without packaging,
ATTENTION!
Read and understand the "Safety prescriptions" part before starting to transport
and unpack the Tiller.
3.1 TILLER PROTECTED BY HEAT-SHRINKABLE FILM
NOTE
Before proceeding with unloading of the truck read this entire sequence to be
prepared in time for unexpected events.
transport.
ATTENTION: DANGER OF CRUSHING AND ENTRAPMENT!
Unloading of the Tiller must be performed very slowly, and the operator must
ensure that there are no persons, animals and objects in the unloading zone.
ATTENTION: CRUSHING AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD!
Before lifting:
• ensure the good condition of the ropes or chains used to lift the machine.
•
every single rope/chain must be able to lift the weight of the Tiller (see
• Make sure that the shackles are tight;
• In the case of chains with shorteners, make sure that they are securely
connected too.
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After securing the Tiller with ropes or chains, raise the equipment by a few
centimetres to check that it is properly balanced; otherwise gently reposition
the Tiller on the truck bed, adjust the length of the ropes/chains and attempt the
operation again.
ATTENTION: CRUSHING AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD!
Lift the Tiller from the deck of the means of transport to a height of approximately
30 cm., unless obstacles are present, so that it does not swing. Position the
Tiller on the ground in proximity of the tractor.
Once on the ground remove the chains or ropes and proceed with unpacking of
the equipment as described below.
ATTENTION CUTTING HAZARD!
it with a suitable cutter; be careful not to injure yourself or to damage the actual
Tiller.
ATTENTION DANGER OF CONTAMINATION!
After unpacking do not disperse the packaging into the environment but contact
authorised centres for disposal. Check the transport document or packing list
supplied and, if necessary, act as described in section 1.7 "General notes on
delivery".
3.2 TILLER IN WOODEN CRATE
NOTE
Before proceeding with unloading of the truck read this entire sequence to be
prepared in time for any unexpected events.
If the Tiller is contained inside a wooden crate, use a forklift truck with suitable
or use the lorry's lifting arm.
ATTENTION CRUSHING AND TIPPING HAZARD!
Unloading of the Tiller must be performed very slowly, and the operator must
ensure that there are no persons, animals and objects in the unloading zone.
Lift the crate from the deck of the means of transport to a height of about 30 cm.
unless obstacles are present.
Place the crate on the ground in the vicinity of the tractor.
Wear gloves and using a suitable tool, remove the cover from the wooden case.
After having secured the Tiller with the ropes and/or chains, lift the equipment
by a few centimetres to check whether it is being lifted in a balanced mode
otherwise reposition the Tiller and adjust the length of the ropes/chains.
Use ropes/chains of adequate capacity to lift the Tiller (see chapter 4 "Technical
ATTENTION: CRUSHING AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD!
Lift the Tiller a max. of 30 cm from the crate and position it near to the tractor.
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