Great Plains Simba SL700 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

15 Simba SL700
603-216M-ENG
2013-01-25
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.
2. 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. In some cases, however,
certain elements of the machine may have
been mounted differently for transportation
purposes (the lights may be mounted
vertically rather than in their usual horizontal
position for example). In these instances
please contact your Great Plains dealer.
• The machine should be hitched to a tractor
and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The SL can be transported on public roads
by hitching it up to a tractor or on a low-
loader.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when transporting
the machine.
• If the machine is transported on a trailer or
a low-loader, it must be secured using straps
or other devices.
• Before transporting the machine on public
roads, it must be adjusted to its transporta-
tion position and the stipulations relating to
road transportation fulfilled.
• The maximum permissible transport speed
is 25 km /h (16mph)
On machines fitted with a Turbo-
Jet seeder unit the hopper should
be emptied before road transport.
2. Transportation / Installation