Great Plains Simba Culti Press Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

16 Simba CultiPress
608-206M-ENG
2013-02-04
2.4 Hitching Up
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
When the CultiPress is parked for
extended periods of time it should
ideally be left in the unfolded,
i.e. work, position for stability,
safety and ease of access for
maintenance. However, parking
the CultiPress in the folded
position (using the parking stands
provided) is acceptable in the
normal course of operation.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjust-
ment: As a general rule the trac-
tor oil flow rate should be set in
the lowest setting before starting.
This can then be increased to al-
low the desired rate of operation
as applicable. This will minimise
excessive oil flow and consequent
power usage and heat generation.
Do not open taps while tractor
hydraulics are in float.
The hoses in the lift circuit have
a maximum rated pressure of
415bar, and should be replaced
every 6 years. Other components
in this locking circuit have a ma-
ximum rated pressure of at least
350bar.
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to
the CultiPress / Preparing for
Transport
Rigid Machines
(3.3m and 4.0m)
:
1. Couple the four hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two levelling
board hoses are together and the two
drawbar cylinder hoses are together.
2. Use the hydraulics to raise or lower the
height of the shackle before hitching up
to the tractor drawbar clevis.
Do not use the tractor pick-up
hitch to attach the machine to the
tractor. This could cause damage
to the tractor and the machine.
3. Carefully operate the hydraulics to
lower the drawbar and tilt the CultiPress
onto the road transport wheels. Fully
extend the drawbar cylinder.
4. Fully raise the levelling board.
5. Close the tap on the drawbar cylinder.
Folding Machines
(4.6m, 5.5m and 6.6m)
:
1. Couple the six hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two wing
hoses are together, the two drawbar
cylinder hoses are together and the two
levelling board hoses are together.
2. Use the hydraulics to raise or lower the
height of the shackle before hitching up
to the tractor drawbar clevis.
Do not use the tractor pick-up
hitch to attach the machine to the
tractor. This could cause damage
to the tractor and the machine.
2. Transportation / Installation