Great Plains Simba Double Press 2013 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

21 Simba Double Press
610-026M-ENG
2013-01-25
2.7.5 Hitching a Rear Roll to
the Double Press
Follow procedure 2.4 (page 16) to couple a
tractor to the Double Press. Once the tractor
is safely connected to the implement and
in its folded setting, raise the machine fully
clear of the ground.
Maximum rear drawbar vertical
loading = 650kg
1. Reverse the Double Press up to the
roller.
2. Align the Double Press and roller
drawbars, lower the Double Press to
the ground and depressurise the lift
hydraulics.
3. Raise / lower the axle as required
to align the respective machines‘
drawbars and couple together.
4. Couple the rear roll to the lift circuit of the
Double Press, ensuring that the hoses
are connected to the corresponding
circuit on the trailing machine.
5. Couple the rear roll wing (fold) circuit
to the wing (fold) circuit of the Double
Press.
6. Fully raise the Double Press and the
roll clear of the ground.
7. Check that all transport straps / devices
are fitted or closed.
2. Transportation / Installation
2.8 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 prevent the working elements
dragging on the ground.
2.9 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 surroundings.
Ensure that nobody is in the
manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).
•Park the machine on level and solid ground.
•Fit wheel chocks.
• With the machine raised move the parking
stands into position.
• Lower the machine onto the parking stands
ensuring that it is stable.
• Remove the drawbar pin and drive forward
slowly until hitch is clear of tractor drawbar.
• Lower the drawbar to the ground.
• Switch off the tractor.
• Disconnect hydraulic lines from the tractor.
If parking on uneven or sloping
ground chock the machine
and unfold / lower first to avoid
instability.
Fig. 2.06. Wheel chocks