Great Plains P18253C Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

19 Simba SL
Operating Instructions
2. Transportation / Installation
2.7 Trailing Implements
2.7.1 Hitching a Press Roll to
the SL
Maximum rear drawbar vertical
loading - 650kg
Ensure the SL is unfolded.
1. Raise machine to add or remove any
shims in the axle cylinder to attain a
suitable height to attach the trailing
press.
2. Reverse the SL up to the press
roll, ensuring that the drawbars are
correctly aligned allowing a slight
clearance to enable the machines to
be coupled together.
3. Attach the hydraulic hoses between
the SL and the press roll.
4. Open the taps on the press roll
drawbar.
5. Raise the press roll drawbar in line with
the SL drawbar clevis.
6. Close the press roll drawbar taps.
7. Reverse the SL and couple the two
machines together.
8. Open the taps on the press roll
drawbar.
9. Fully raise both machines into the road
transport position. Fold the machine(s)
if necessary.
10. Close the taps on the press roll
drawbar.
2.8 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.
2.9 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 the machine on level and solid ground.
• Fit the wheel chocks.
• Raise the machine and lower the parking
stand.
• Lower the machine to the ground, ensuring
that it is stable.
When parking with the machine
unfolded, ensure that no load is
carried by the Spring Reset tines.
This can lead to breakage of the
points.
• Disengage from the linkage and drive
forward slowly until the tractor is clear.
• Switch off the tractor.
• Disconnect hydraulic lines from the tractor.
Ensure that no fouling occurs
between the SL and the towed
machine.
Any tines on the towed machine
should be adjusted so that they do
not engage the soil (or should be
removed altogether). In instances
where a Simba Great Plains
UniPress is towed behind the SL
the UniPress tine frame should be
removed completely.