Great Plains Simba 8-10m Press Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

14 Simba 8-10m Press
608-205M-ENG
2013-03-08
2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the Press / Preparing for
Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
On machines fitted with air brakes
refer to the procedure on page 18
(Section 2.6) for coupling / decou-
pling the brake lines.
2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and mainte-
nance work there is a higher risk of injury.
It is important that you familiarise yourself
with the machine and read the Operating
Instructions beforehand.
Operator instruction and initial installation of
the machine are carried out by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
The machine must not be used in any way
beforehand! The machine can only be re-
leased for operation after instructions have
been provided by our service technicians or
authorised distributors.
 If any modules or parts have been re-
moved for transportation, these shall
be mounted by our service technicians/
authorised dealers before the instruc-
tion takes place.
 Check all important screw connections!
 Lubricate all nipples and joints!
 Check all hydraulic connections and
lines for damage.
2. Transportation and
Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered fully
assembled.
 The machine should be hitched to a
tractor and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The Press can be transported on public
roads by hitching it up to a tractor or on a
low-loader.
 It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when trans-
porting the machine.
 If the machine is transported on a trai-
ler or a low-loader, it must be secured
using straps or other devices.
 Before transporting the machine on
public roads, it must be adjusted to its
transportation position and the stipu-
lations relating to road transportation
fulfilled.
 The maximum permissible speed is 25
km /h.
2. Transportation / Installation