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

16 Simba Single Press
609-060M-ENG
2013-01-25
2.4 Hitching Up
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
When the Single Press 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 Single Press in the
folded position (using the parking
stands provided) is acceptable in
the normal course of operation.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment:
As a general rule the tractor oil
flow rate should be set in the
lowest setting before starting.
This can then be increased to
allow 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
maximum rated pressure of at
least 350bar.
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the Simba Single Press /
Preparing for Transport
1. Couple the four hydraulic hoses to
the tractor ensuring that the two wing
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 Simba
Single Press onto the road transport
wheels. Fully extend the drawbar
cylinder.
4. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wings.
5. Ensure that the wing strap is fitted to
tie the two wing sections together.
6. Ensure that parking stands are locked
in the transport position, ie. fully raised.
7. Remove the wheel chocks and stow.
2. Transportation / Installation