Great Plains 8-10m Press Range SN 12653-12671 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

8-10m Press Range
Operating Instructions
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2. Transportation / Installation
2.6 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.
Road transport speed should not
exceed 16mph (25kph)
2.7 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!).
Park with the machine on level solid ground,
if leaving parked for a long period of time it is
advised the machine is left in the unfolded or
work position.
2.7.1 If the machine is to be
left in the unfolded position
1. Follow the steps to unfold the machine
but stop at the point where all working
elements are touching the ground.
2. At this point it will be possible to raise
the drawbar and relieve the weight on
the tractor hitch.
3. Turn off the tractor and remove the hitch
pin.
4. Checking that the tilt cylinders are
supporting the weight of the drawbar
draw the tractor forward enough so as
to clear the hitch.
5. Lower the drawbar onto the ground.
6. Turn off the tractor, depressurize all
hydraulic lines and remove all hoses and
cables from the rear of the tractor, slowly
draw the tractor forward.
2.7.2 If the machine is to be
left in the folded position
1. Turn off the tractor. Swing the hydraulic
jack from the transport position into the
work position.
2. Open the inline hydraulic tap and operate
the hydraulic jack to take the weight of
the machine. Turn off the tractor and
remove the drawbar pin.
3. Draw the tractor forward to clear the
hitch. Lower the jack down so the ram
rod is completely hidden e.g.; there is
now no oil pressure in the hydraulic
hose. At this point turn off the tractor and
place all spools into float. Remove all
hose and slowly draw the tractor forward.