Great Plains 8-10m Press Range SN 11999-12005 - Manual (Page 15)

15 8-10m Press Range
Operating Instructions
2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the Press / Preparing for
Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
When the Press is parked for
extended periods of time it should
ideally be left in the unfolded
position: ie; work position for
stability, safety and ease of access
for maintenance. However parking
the Press resting on its front jack
is acceptable in the normal course
of operation.
Tractor Oil Flow
Adjustment: As a general rule
the tractor oil flow rate should be
set in the lowest setting before
starting. This can then be
increased to allow the desired rate
of operation as applicable. This
will minimise excessive oil flow
and consequent power usage and
heat generation.
Hitching up machine when left
on parking stand
1. Back tractor up towards the front of the
drawbar and adjust eye height of hitch
to level of tractor. On hydraulic jack
machines attach the hydraulic hoses,
open the tap and then operate the tractor
spool.
2. With the hitch at the correct height back
up and fit tractor drawbar pin. Connect
all other hydraulic hoses and light cable.
3. Raise the parking jack to lower all
weight onto the rear of the tractor, with
non hydraulic jacks it will be necessary
to remove the jack and place it on the
storage socket.
4. The machine is now ready to transport.
Hitching up machine when left
in work position
1. Back the tractor up towards the front of
the drawbar. Attach the tilt ram hoses
(RED).
2. By operating the spool in the tractor it is
possible to lift the drawbar from the
ground up to tractor hitch height. Back
tractor up and fit tractor drawbar pin.
Connect all other hydraulic hoses and
light cable.
3. If the machine is left open overnight or
longer it is advisable to tilt the machine
forward (as if it were to be folded
completely) and operate the wing circuit
cylinders to open and lock the wings out.
After doing that tilt the machine
completely rearwards onto the DD roll.
4. The Press is now ready to be set for
work.
2. Transportation / Installation