Great Plains P13926 - Manual (Page 16)

Box Scraper
Operating Instructions
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2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the Box Scraper /
Preparing for Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
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.
1. Ensure the tractor hydraulics are
depressurised and in the locked or
closed (not float) setting.
2. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor
ensuring that the two lift axle cylinder
hoses (red) are together.
3. Connect the tractor to the drawbar
shackle.
4. Carefully operate the hydraulics to lift the
Box Scraper on the road transport
wheels and add in the shims for road
transport.
2. Transportation / Installation
2.4.2 Changing to Work
Position
1. Raise the machine using the lift axle and
remove the transport shims.
2. Add in the required amount of shims for
work.
3. Lower the machine into work.
2.5 When driving on the
road
When driving on the road the machine must
be converted to the transportation position.
When driving on the road, raise the
machine completely to prevent the
working elements dragging on the
ground.
2.6 Parking the machine
In order to avoid damage as a result of
moisture, the machine should be parked, if
possible, indoors or under cover.
When manoeuvring the machine,
pay attention to your surroundings.
Ensure that nobody is in the
manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).
With the machine in the transport position:
• Park the machine on level and solid ground.
• Raise the machine and remove shims from
the lift axle cylinder.
• Lower the machine to the ground, ensuring
that it is stable.
• Remove the drawbar pin and drive forward
slowly until hitch is clear of tractor drawbar.
• Switch off the tractor.
• Disconnect hydraulic lines from the tractor.
Fig. 2.00: Transport Axle with Transport Shim Fitted