Great Plains Simba 8-10m Press Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

19 Simba 8-10m Press
608-205M-ENG
2013-03-08
2.8.1 If the machine is to be
left in the unfolded position
1. Follow the steps to unfold the machine
but stop at the point where all working
elements are touching the ground.
2. At this point it will be possible to raise
the drawbar and relieve the weight on
the tractor hitch.
3. Turn off the tractor and remove the
hitch pin.
4. Checking that the tilt cylinders are
supporting the weight of the drawbar
draw the tractor forward enough so as
to clear the hitch.
5. Lower the drawbar onto the ground.
Fit the wheel chocks.
6. Turn off the tractor, depressurize all
hydraulic lines and remove all hoses
and cables from the rear of the tractor,
slowly draw the tractor forward.
2.8.2 If the machine is to be
left in the folded position
1. Turn off the tractor. Swing the hydraulic
jack from the transport position into the
work position.
2. Fit the wheel chocks under the wheels.
3. Open the inline hydraulic tap and
operate the hydraulic jack to take the
weight of the machine. Turn off the
tractor and remove the drawbar pin.
2. Transportation / Installation
Fig. 2.01. Wheel chocks
4. Draw the tractor forward to clear the
hitch. Lower the jack down so the ram
rod is completely hidden e.g.; there is
now no oil pressure in the hydraulic
hose. At this point turn off the tractor
and place all spools into float. Remove
all hoses and slowly draw the tractor
forward.