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6 trailing implements, 7 when driving on the road, 8 parking the machine – Great Plains P15061 Serial No 12682 User Manual

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Solo

Operating Instructions

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2.6 Trailing Implements

2.6.1 Hitching a Press Roll to

the Solo

(Not applicable for machines with

rear roll)

Maximum rear drawbar vertical
loading - 650kg

1.

Raise Machine to remove shims from
the lift axle to allow rear drawbar to be
raised/lowered.

2.

Reverse the Solo up to the press roll,
ensuring that the drawbars are correctly
aligned allowing a slight clearance to
enable the machines to be coupled
together.

3.

Lower the Solo to the ground.

4.

Attach the hydraulic hoses between the
Solo and the press roll.

5.

Open the taps on the press roll drawbar.

6.

Raise the press roll drawbar to
approximately 300mm above the Solo
drawbar clevis.

7.

Close the press roll drawbar taps.

8.

Raise/lower the Solo to the same height
as the press roll drawbar, then reverse
the Solo to couple the two machines
together.

9.

Open the taps on the press roll drawbar.

10. Fully raise both machines into the road

transport position.

11. Close the taps on the press roll

drawbar.

2. Transportation / Installation

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 prevent the
working elements dragging on the
ground.

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 surroundings.
Ensure that nobody is in the

manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).

• Park the machine on level and solid ground.
• Raise the machine and remove shims from
the lift axle and drawbar cylinders.
• Lower the machine to the ground, ensuring
that it is stable.

When parking, ensure that no load
is carried by the Terra-Grip tines (if
fitted). This can lead to breakage

of the points.

• 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.