Great Plains P14888 Serial No 18010000 - Manual (Page 18)

SL700
Operating Instructions
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2.6 Trailing Implements
2.6.1 Hitching a Press Roll to
the SL700
Maximum rear drawbar vertical
loading - 650kg
1. Raise Machine to remove shims from
the lift axle to allow rear drawbar to be
raised/lowered.
2. Reverse the SL700 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. Lower the SL700 to the ground.
4. Attach the hydraulic hoses between the
SL700 and the press roll.
5. Open the taps on the press roll drawbar.
6. Raise the press roll drawbar to
approximately 300mm above the
SL700 drawbar clevis.
7. Close the press roll drawbar taps.
8. Raise/lower the SL700 to the same
height as the press roll drawbar, then
reverse the SL700 to couple the two
machines together.
9. Open the taps on the press roll drawbar.
10. Fully raise both machines into the road
transport position.
11. Close the taps on the press roll
drawbar.
2. Transportation / Installation
2.7 When driving on the
road
When driving on the road the machine must
be converted to the transportation position.
When driving on the road, ensure
adequate clearance to prevent the
working elements dragging on the
ground.
2.8 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.
• Raise the machine and remove shims from
the lift axle and drawbar cylinders.
• 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 Terra-Grip tines.
This can lead to breakage of the
points.
• Remove the drawbar pin and drive forward
slowly until hitch is clear of tractor drawbar.
• Lower the drawbar to the ground.
• 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 UniPress is towed
behind the SL the UniPress tine
frame should be removed
completely.