Great Plains P17897B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

X-Press
Operating Instructions
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2.5.3 Following Harrow
Operation
Into Work:
1. Arrive in field and unfold machine
according to operating instructions
2. Whilst at rear of machine closing axle
taps move Pins (qty 2) from front most
holes (by lug) to rear hole.
3. Remove pin on outer quadrant plate
and re-position in the highest possible
hole for storage.
4. Driving forward will flip the harrow out
into a work position
5. When turning in work, tip the machine
rearwards into the roll. Reversing
the machine in this position allows
the harrow to flip temporarily into the
transport position. Driving forwards
again flips the harrow back into work.
Turning in work must only be on
the DD700 rear roll. Attempting to
lower the transport axle with the
harrow in the work position will
seriously damage the following
harrow components.
Into Transport:
1. Tilt the X-Press onto the rear roll and
reverse the machine slightly as if
performing a headland turn.
2. Whilst at the rear of the machine
opening the transport axle taps, move
the harrow clamp pins (qty 2) from the
front holes to the rear holes by the lugs.
3. Use the pin in the outer quadrant plate
to the lowest position permitted that it
will lock the harrow arm down.
4. Continue folding the X-Press in
accordance with the operating
instructions.
2.6 Air Brake Coupling
Procedure
Please refer to the following procedure when
coupling or decoupling any item of SIMBA
machinery fitted with an AIR brake or AIR
and HYDRAULIC brake system. Please
note that this procedure does not apply to
any machines fitted with a HYDRAULIC
system ONLY.
2.6.1 When Coupling
1. Reverse up to the machine and
connect the machine to the tractor as
instructed to in Section 2.4.1.
2. With the machine connected couple
the air lines. When coupling ensure the
yellow line is attached first followed by
the red line.
3. Your brake hoses are now attached
and are ready for operation.
4. Continue with the coupling process as
instructed in Section 2.4.1.
2.6.2 When De-coupling
1. Bring the machine to the parking
position as instructed to in Section 2.9.
2. With the machine still connected to
the tractor remove the red brake line
followed by the yellow line.
2. Transportation / Installation