Great Plains Simba DTX AR Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

15 Simba DTX AR
604-108M-ENG
2013-02-08
• The maximum permissible transport speed
is 25 km /h.
On machines fitted with a
TurboJet seeder unit the hopper
should be emptied before road
transport.
2.0 Transportation
and Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered, fully
assembled, on a (low-bed) truck.
• The machine can be lifted off with a
crane, fork-lift truck, or other suitable lifting
equipment.
When doing so, the weights (see
Technical Data), the centre of
gravity and the attachment points
on the machine are to be taken into
account.
Depending on the lifting gear,
attachment is only to be at
appropriate points on the frame
(identified by stickers).
• The machine can be hitched to a tractor
and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The Simba DTX AR can be transported on
public roads by hitching it up to a tractor or
on a low-bed truck.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when transporting
the machine.
• Use suitable lifting gear, e.g. a fork-lift truck.
• If the machine is transported on a trailer
or a flat-bed truck, it must be secured using
straps or other devices.
• Before transporting the machine on
public roads, it must be adjusted to its
transportation position and the stipulations
relating to road transportation fulfilled.
2. Transportation / Installation
2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and
maintenance work there is a higher risk of
injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the machine and read the
Operating Instructions beforehand.
Operator instruction and initial installation of
the machine are carried out by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
The machine must not be used in any way
beforehand! The machine can only be
released for operation after instructions
have been provided by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
• If any modules or parts have been
removed for transportation, these shall
be mounted by our service technicians/
authorised dealers before the instruction
takes place.
• Check all important screw connections!
• Lubricate all nipples and joints!
• Check all hydraulic connections and
lines for damage.