Great Plains P12720 - Manual (Page 6)

X-Press
Operating Instructions
6
Contents
Machine Identification .................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8
Foreword ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Warranty Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 8
1. Safety Data ..................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety Symbols ................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Use for the Intended Purpose ........................................................................................... 11
1.3 Operational Safety ............................................................................................................ 11
1.3.1 No liability for Consequential Damage .............................................................................. 11
1.4
Traffic Safety ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Accident Prevention .......................................................................................................... 12
1.5.1 Hitching-up the Machine.................................................................................................... 12
1.5.2 Connecting the Hydraulic System..................................................................................... 12
1.5.3 Changing Equipment ........................................................................................................ 13
1.5.4 During Operation .............................................................................................................. 13
1.6
Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 13
1.7 Maintenance Areas ........................................................................................................... 14
1.8 Authorised Operators........................................................................................................ 14
1.9 Protective Equipment........................................................................................................ 14
2. Transportation/Installation ......................................................................... 15
2.1 Delivery ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Transportation ................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Hitching Up ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.4.1 Hitching-up a Tractor to the Xpress / preparing for Transport........................................... 16
2.5
Folding and Unfolding........................................................................................................ 17
2.5.1 Unfolding into the Work Position ....................................................................................... 17
2.5.2 Folding into the Transport Position ................................................................................... 17
2.6
Preceding and Trailing Implements ................................................................................... 18
2.6.1 Hitching a Disc Harrow to the X-Press ............................................................................. 18
2.6.2 Transporting an X-Press Towed Behind a Disc Harrow ................................................... 18
2.6.3 Changing from Work to Road Transport (Disc Harrow Towed Behind an X-Press)......... 19
2.6.4 Hitching a Rear Roll to the X-Press .................................................................................. 19
2.7
When Driving on the Road ................................................................................................ 20
2.8 Parking the Machine ......................................................................................................... 20
3. Technical Data .............................................................................................21
4. Adjustment/Operation .................................................................................. 22
4.1 Description ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Disc Units ......................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Double Disc Roller ............................................................................................................ 25
4.4 Work Settings ................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Starting Settings ................................................................................................................ 27
4.5.1 Variation of Settings .......................................................................................................... 29
4.6
Adjusting Disc Frame Depth ............................................................................................. 30
4.6.1 Manual Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 30
4.6.2 Hydraulic Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 30
4.7
Disc Frame Cushioning .................................................................................................... 30
4.8 Work Instructions .............................................................................................................. 31
4.9 Checks .............................................................................................................................. 31
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