Great Plains P17921E Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

21 UniPress
Operating Instructions
2.7.5 Hitching a Rear Roll to
the UniPress
Follow procedure 2.4 (page 16) to couple a
tractor to the UniPress. 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 UniPress up to the roller.
2. Align the UniPress and roller drawbars,
lower the UniPress 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 UniPress, 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 UniPress.
6. Fully raise the UniPress 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. 2.04. Wheel chocks