Great Plains P17400G Operator Manual - Manual (Page 6)

Single Press
Operating Instructions
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Contents
Contents
Machine Identification .......................................................................................................5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8
Foreword ..........................................................................................................................8
Warranty Guidelines .........................................................................................................8
1. Safety Data ...................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................9
1.2 Use for the Intended Purpose ..............................................................................11
1.3 Operational Safety ................................................................................................11
1.4 No Liability for Consequential Damage .................................................................11
1.5 Road Traffic Safety ................................................................................................12
1.6 Accident Prevention ..............................................................................................12
1.6.1 Hitching-up the machine .......................................................................................12
1.6.2 On the Hydraulic System ......................................................................................12
1.6.3 Changing Equipment ............................................................................................13
1.6.4 During Operation...................................................................................................13
1.7 Servicing & Maintenance ......................................................................................13
1.8 Operating Areas ....................................................................................................14
1.9 Authorised Operators ............................................................................................14
1.10 Protective Equipment ............................................................................................14
2. Transportation and Installation .................................................... 15
2.1 Delivery .................................................................................................................15
2.2 Transportation .......................................................................................................15
2.3 Installation .............................................................................................................15
2.4 Hitching Up ...........................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to the Single Press / Preparing for Transport......................16
2.5 Folding and Unfolding ...........................................................................................17
2.5.1 Unfolding into the Work Position ...........................................................................17
2.5.2 Folding into the Transport Position .......................................................................17
2.6 Preceding and Trailing Implements.......................................................................18
2.6.1 Hitching a Disc Harrow to the Single Press .........................................................18
2.6.2 Transporting a Single Press Towed Behind a Disc Harrow...................................19
2.7 When driving on the road ......................................................................................19
2.8 Parking the machine .............................................................................................19
3. Technical Data Single Press.......................................................... 21
4. Adjustment/Operation .................................................................... 22
4.1 Description ............................................................................................................22
4.2 Double Disc Roller ................................................................................................23
4.3 Aqueel 2 Roller .....................................................................................................23
4.4 Levelling Board .....................................................................................................23
4.5 Work Settings ........................................................................................................24
4.6 Pitch Control .........................................................................................................24
4.7 Using Shims ..........................................................................................................25
4.8 Work Instructions ..................................................................................................25
4.9 Checks ..................................................................................................................26