Great Plains P18140C Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

8-10m Press Range
Operating Instructions
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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 surroun-
dings. Ensure that nobody is in
the manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).
Park with the machine on level
solid ground, if leaving parked for
a long period of time it is advised
the machine is left in the unfolded
or work position.
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 pre-
vent the working elements drag-
ging on the ground.
Road transport speed should not
exceed 16mph (25kph)
2.6 Air Brake Coupling
Procedure
Please refer to the following procedure
when coupling or decoupling any item of
Simba Great Plains machinery fitted with an
AIR brake or AIR and HYDRAULIC brake
system. Please note that this procedure
does not apply to any machines fitted with
a HYDRAULIC system ONLY.
2.6.1 When Coupling
1. Reverse up to the machine and
connect the machine to the tractor as
instructed to in Section 2.4.1.
2. With the machine connected couple
the air lines. When coupling ensure the
yellow line is attached first followed by
the red line.
3. Your brake hoses are now attached
and are ready for operation.
4. Continue with the coupling process as
instructed in Section 2.4.1.
2.6.2 When De-coupling
1. Bring the machine to the parking
position as instructed to in Section 2.8.
2. With the machine still connected to
the tractor remove the red brake line
followed by the yellow line.
3. Your brakes will now be ON and will
hold, ensuring they have been adjusted
and maintained correctly, the machine
in position. (note: if the machine‘s tank
is drained of air once all lines have
been detached the brakes will come off
(same situation as pushing the shunt
valve).
4. Continue de-coupling the machine until
it is fully disconnected.
By following the above instructions
you will see that at NO point
in the coupling or decoupling
process has the red line been
left in the tractor on its own.
This is intentional and should be
considered the ‘rule’ to coupling
the hoses.
2. Transportation / Installation