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8 parking the machine, 7 when driving on the road, 6 air brake coupling procedure – Great Plains Simba 8-10m Press Operator Manual User Manual

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18 Simba 8-10m Press

608-205M-ENG

2013-03-08

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 surroun-

dings. Ensure that nobody is in

the manoeuvring area (watch for

children!).

Park with the machine on level

solid ground, if leaving parked for

a long period of time it is advised

the machine is left in the unfolded

or work position.

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, raise

the machine completely to pre-

vent the working elements drag-

ging on the ground.

Road transport speed should not

exceed 16mph (25kph)

2.6 Air Brake Coupling

Procedure

Please refer to the following procedure when

coupling or decoupling any item of Great

Plains machinery fitted with an AIR brake or

AIR and HYDRAULIC brake system. Please

note that this procedure does not apply to

any machines fitted with a HYDRAULIC

system ONLY.

2.6.1 When Coupling

1. Reverse up to the machine and

connect the machine to the tractor as

instructed to in Section 2.4.1.

2. With the machine connected couple

the air lines. When coupling ensure the

yellow line is attached first followed by

the red line.

3. Your brake hoses are now attached

and are ready for operation.

4. Continue with the coupling process as

instructed in Section 2.4.1.

2.6.2 When De-coupling

1. Bring the machine to the parking

position as instructed to in Section 2.8.

2. With the machine still connected to

the tractor remove the red brake line

followed by the yellow line.

3. Your brakes will now be ON and will

hold, ensuring they have been adjusted

and maintained correctly, the machine

in position. (note: if the machine‘s tank

is drained of air once all lines have

been detached the brakes will come off

(same situation as pushing the shunt

valve).

4. Continue de-coupling the machine until

it is fully disconnected.

By following the above instructions

you will see that at NO point

in the coupling or decoupling

process has the red line been

left in the tractor on its own.

This is intentional and should be

considered the ‘rule’ to coupling

the hoses.

2. Transportation / Installation