Great Plains P17897B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 29)

29 X-Press
Operating Instructions
2x 2x
Silver
51mm
4.7 Starting Settings
The following pages detail the recommended
starting settings for the X-Press. These
settings can then be used as a base for
further adjustment in order to get the
optimum performance from your machine.
Ensure all settings from the left and right
hand sides of the machine mirror each other.
Drawbar Cylinder
The drawbar cylinder shim
settings are subject to the
tractor drawbar height. As such,
the shim settings shown above
are intended as a suggestion
only. The machine should be
set to run with the chassis level
to nose high depending upon
working depth.
Red
10mm
Blue
7mm
1x
Black
29mm
1x
1x
Yellow
20mm
4.6 Using Shims
Before using shims to alter machine settings
ensure the machine is stationary and the
tractor is turned off with the keys out. Ensure
that all operators are clear of the machine
and that no load is being held on any existing
shims in the cylinder / depth control rod.
To fit the shims hold them by the handle and,
using a firm action, clip them onto the rod
as shown in Fig. 4.05. They are removed by
using a finger to pull firmly on the handle.
Check the cylinder / depth control
rod for damage and debris before
fitting shims.
Only attempt to add or remove
shims using the handle. Trying to
manipulate shims using the jaws
could result in injury.
When changing machine settings
ensure both sides of the machine
mirror each other. The left hand
cylinder should contain the same
amount of shims as the right, for
example. Failure to do this could
result in damage to the machine.
Fig. 4.05: Shims
4. Adjustment / Operation