enin the machine or impose any liability on the company other than that contained in clause 2. 4....

Operator Manual

Read the operators manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

Simba SLD300 / SLD350

Great PlainsManufacturing, Inc.

www.greatplainsmfg.com

Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS© Copyright 2013 Printed 2016-07-15

602-262M-ENG Rev A EN

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DeclarationofConformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

GreatPlainsUKLtd.herebydeclarethattheGreat Plains Simba SLD,asdefinedbytheSerialNumberattachedtotheMachineChassis,conformswiththefollowingDirectivesandRegulations,andhasbeencertifiedaccordingly. EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Specificallyrelatedharmonisedstandardsare:

EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).

EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).

EN ISO 4254-1: 2009 (Agricultural machinery - Safety - General Requirements).

THEMANUFACTURER:

GreatPlainsUKLtd.WoodbridgeRoadSLEAFORDLincolnshireNG347EWEngland

Telephone(+44)(0)1529304654.

CERTIFIEDONBEHALFOFGREATPLAINSUKLTD:

ColinAdams

ManagingDirector

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WARRANTYTERMS AND CONDITIONS

InthiswarrantyGreatPlainsUKLtd.,isreferredtoas“theCompany”.

1. SubjecttotheprovisionsofthiswarrantytheCompanywarrantseachnewmachinesoldbyittobesoldfreefromanydefectinmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodof12monthsfromdateofinstallationwiththeend-user.

Somespecificitemshaveadditionalwarrantyoverandabovethestandard12months.DetailsofthesecanbeobtaineduponrequestdirectlyfromthedistributororGreatPlainsUKLtd.

2. IfthemachineorpartthereofsuppliedbytheCompanyisnotinaccordancewiththewarrantygiveninclause1theCompanywillatitsoption:

(a) makegoodthemachineorpartthereofattheCompany’sexpense,or(b) makeanallowancetothepurchaseragainstthepurchasepriceofthemachineorpart

thereof,or(c) acceptthereturnofthemachineandatthebuyersoptioneither: I) repayorallowthebuyertheinvoicepriceofthemachineorpartthereof,or II) replacethemachineorpartthereofasisreasonablypractical.

3. ThiswarrantyshallnotobligetheCompanytomakeanypaymentinrespectoflossofprofitorotherconsequentiallossorcontingentliabilityofthePurchaserallegedtoarisefromanydefectinthemachineorimposeanyliabilityontheCompanyotherthanthatcontainedinclause2.

4. AnyclaimunderthiswarrantymustbenotifiedtotheCompanyinwritingspecifyingthematterscomplainedofwithin14daysfromthedateofrepair.

5. Anyclaimunderthiswarrantymustbemadebytheoriginalpurchaserofthemachineandisnotassignabletoanythirdparty.

6. IfthepurchaserhiresoutthemachinetoanythirdpartythewarrantyshallapplyonlytomattersnotifiedtotheCompanyinwritingwithin90daysofthedateofdeliveryandclause1shallbereadasiftheperiodof90daysweresubstitutedfortheperiodof12months.

7. Thewarrantywillceasetoapplyif:

(a) anypartsnotmade,suppliedorapprovedinwritingbytheCompanyarefittedtothemachineor(b) anyrepairiscarriedouttothemachineotherthanbyorwiththeexpresswrittenapprovalofthe

Companyor(c) anyalterationsnotexpresslyauthorizedbytheCompanyinwritingaremadetothemachineor(d) themachineisdamagedbyaccidentor(e) themachineisabusedoroverloadedorusedforapurposeorloadbeyonditsdesigncapabilities,

orusedinconjunctionwithatractorwhosepoweroutputcapabilityexceedsthestatedimplementpowerrequirementbymorethan40%.Forthepurposeofthesetermsandconditions,“statedimplementpowerrequirement”referstowheeledtractorsunlessspecificallystated.Thesepowerrequirementsshouldbereducedby20%whenusedinconjunctionwithtrackedtractors.

(f) themachineisoperatedaspartofa‘cultivationtrain’wheremorethanoneimplementisbeingtowed,withouttheexpresswrittenapprovalofGreatPlainsUKLtd.

(g) anymaintenanceisnotcarriedout inaccordancewiththeserviceschedules intheoperator’smanual.

(h) the InstallationandWarrantyRegistrationCertificate isnot receivedbyGreatPlainsUKLtd.,ServiceDept.,WoodbridgeRoad,Sleaford,Lincolnshire,England,NG347EW,within7daysofinstallinganewmachine.

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Machine IdentificationEntertherelevantdatainthefollowinglistuponacceptanceofthemachine:

Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________

Street: ________________________________________

Place: ________________________________________

Tel.: ________________________________________

Dealer’sCustomerNo.: ______________________________

Great Plains Address:

GreatPlainsUKLtd.

WoodbridgeRoadInd.Est.

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG347EW

Tel.: +44(0)1529304654

Fax: +44(0)1529413468

E-Mail: [email protected]

GreatPlainsCustomerNo.:____________________________

Serial NumberType of MachineMachine WidthYear of ConstructionDelivery DateFirst OperationAccessories

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ContentsIntroduction.......................................................................................................................8Foreword..........................................................................................................................8WarrantyGuidelines.........................................................................................................81. Safety Data ........................................................................................91.1 SafetySymbols.......................................................................................................91.2 UsefortheIntendedPurpose.............................................................................. 111.3 OperationalSafety................................................................................................ 111.4 NoLiabilityforConsequentialDamage................................................................. 111.5 RoadTrafficSafety................................................................................................121.6 AccidentPrevention..............................................................................................121.6.1Hitching-upthemachine.......................................................................................121.6.2OntheHydraulicSystem......................................................................................121.6.3ChangingEquipment.............................................................................................131.6.4DuringOperation...................................................................................................131.7 Servicing&Maintenance......................................................................................131.8 OperatingAreas....................................................................................................141.9 AuthorisedOperators............................................................................................141.10ProtectiveEquipment............................................................................................142. Transportation and Installation ......................................................152.1 Delivery.................................................................................................................152.2 Transportation.......................................................................................................152.3 Installation.............................................................................................................152.4 HitchingUp............................................................................................................162.4.1HitchingupaTractortotheSimbaSLD/PreparingforTransport........................162.5 AirBrakeCouplingProcedure..............................................................................162.5.1WhenCoupling.....................................................................................................162.5.2WhenDe-coupling.................................................................................................172.6 Whendrivingontheroad......................................................................................172.7 Parkingthemachine.............................................................................................173. Technical Data Simba SLD..............................................................194. Adjustment/Operation .....................................................................204.1 Description............................................................................................................204.2 DiscUnits..............................................................................................................214.3 Pro-LiftTines.........................................................................................................224.4 Pro-LiftWings........................................................................................................234.5 DoubleDiscRoller................................................................................................234.6 WorkSettings........................................................................................................244.7 StartingSettings....................................................................................................244.8 UsingShims..........................................................................................................264.9 DepthControl........................................................................................................274.10WorkInstructions..................................................................................................274.11 Parkingthemachine.............................................................................................274.12Checks..................................................................................................................28

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5. Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................295.1 Servicing...............................................................................................................295.2 Cleaning................................................................................................................295.3 DiscHubMaintenance.........................................................................................295.3.1TighteningDiscHubs............................................................................................295.3.2BearingSeals........................................................................................................305.4 Brakes&WheelHubs...........................................................................................305.5 Tines......................................................................................................................305.6 DoubleDiscAxles.................................................................................................315.7 Hydraulics.............................................................................................................315.8 Pro-LiftTripResetTineHydraulics........................................................................335.8.1ValveAdjustment-ToSuitFieldConditions..........................................................335.9 PreparationforStorage.........................................................................................335.10 OperatorSupport..................................................................................................335.11MaintenanceIntervals...........................................................................................335.12MaintenanceOverview..........................................................................................345.13LubricatingtheMachine........................................................................................365.14HandlingofLubricants..........................................................................................365.15Lubricants&HydraulicOil....................................................................................375.16EndofSeasonService/Storage.............................................................................386. Faults and Remedies .......................................................................39

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Introduction

ForewordMake sure you have read and follow theOperatingInstructionscarefullybeforeusingthemachine.By doing so, youwill avoidaccidents,reducerepaircostsanddowntimeandincreasethereliabilityandservicelifeofyourmachine.Payattentiontothesafetyinstructions!

GreatPlainswillnotacceptanyresponsibilityfor any damageormalfunctions resultingfrom failure to complywith theOperatingInstructions.

TheseOperating Instructionswill assistyouingettingtoknowyourmachineandinusingitcorrectlyforitsintendedpurposes.First,youaregivengeneralinstructionsinhandling themachine.This is followedbysections on servicing,maintenance andtheactiontobetakenshouldamalfunctionoccur.

Theseoperatinginstructionsaretobereadandfollowedbyallpersonsworkingonorwiththemachine,e.g.:

• Operation (including preparation,remedying of faults in the operatingsequenceandservicing).

• Maintenance (maintenance andinspection)

• Transportation.

TogetherwiththeOperatingInstructions,youreceiveaSparePartsListandaMachineRegistrationform.Fieldservicetechnicianswill instruct you in the operation andservicingofyourmachine.Followingthis,theMachineRegistrationformistobereturnedto your dealer.This confirms your formalacceptanceof themachine.Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedateofdelivery.

We reserve the r ight to al terillustrations as well as technicaldataandweightscontainedintheseOperatingInstructionsforthepurposeofimprovingthemachine.

Warranty GuidelinesTheperiodof liability formaterial defects(warranty) relating to our products is 12months. Inthecaseofwrittendeviationsfromthestatutoryprovisions,theseagreementsshallapply.

Theyshallbecomeeffectiveuponinstallationof themachinewith theendcustomer.Allwearpartsareexcludedfromthewarranty.

Allwarranty claimsmust be submitted toGreatPlainsviayourdealer.

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1. Safety DataThefollowingwarningsandsafetyinstruc-tionsapplytoallsectionsoftheseOperatingInstructions.

1.1 Safety SymbolsOn the machine

Nopassengersareallowedonthemachine!

Keepclearof theworkingrangeoffoldablemachinecomponents!

Never reach into areaswherethereisadangerofbeing crushed bymovingparts!

Watch out for escapingpressurised fluids! Followthe instructions in theOperatingInstructions!

Read and observe theOperating Instructionsbefore start ing up themachine!

Never reach into anyrevolvingparts!

Parts may fly off duringoperation. Keep a safedistance away from themachine!

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R e f e r t o O p e r a t i n gI n s t r u c t i o n s b e f o r eattemptingmaintenance.

Operating Instructions:

The Operating Instructions distinguishbetweenthreedifferenttypesofwarningandsafety instructions.The following graphicsymbolsareused:

Important!

Riskofinjury!

Riskoffatalandseriousinjuries!

Itisimportantthatallthesafetyinstructionscontained in theseOperating Instructionsandall thewarningsignson themachinearereadcarefully.

Ensurethat thewarningsignsare legible.Replace any signs that aremissing ordamaged.

Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedinordertopreventaccidents.Informotherusersofthewarningsandsafetyinstructions.

Donotcarryoutanyoperationswhichmayaffectsafeuseofthemachine.

Allreferencestoleftandrightinthismanualaremadefromtherearofthemachine,facingthe direction of travel (unless otherwisestated).

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1.3 Operational SafetyThemachineistobeputinoperationonlyafter instructionhasbeenprovidedbyanemployee of the authorised dealer or anemployee ofGreatPlains.The “MachineRegistration” form is tobecompletedandreturnedtoyourdealer.

All protectiveandsafetyequipment, suchas removable protectiveequipment,mustbeinplaceandfunctioningreliablybeforethemachineisputinuse.

Checkscrewsandboltsregularlyfor tightness and retighten ifnecessary.

In the event of malfunctions,stop and secure the machineimmediately.

Ensurethatanyfaultsareremediedimmediately.

1.4 No Liability for Consequential DamageTheSimbaSLDhas beenmanufacturedbyGreatPlainswithgreatcare.However,problemsmaystilloccurwhenitisusedfortheintendedpurpose.Thesemayinclude:

• Wornwearingparts.• Damagecausedbyexternalfactors.• Incorrectdrivingspeeds.• Incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect

attachment, non-adherence to theSettinginstructions).

It is crucial to always checkyourmachine before and duringoperationforcorrectoperationandadequateapplicationaccuracy.

Compensationclaimsfordamagewhichhasnot occurred to themachine is excluded.This includes any consequential damageresultingfromincorrectoperation.

1.2 Use for the Intended Purpose TheGreatPlainsSimbaSLDisbuiltusingthelatesttechnologyandinaccordancewiththerelevantrecognisedsafetyregulations.However,risksofinjuryfortheoperatororthirdpartiesandimpairmentofthemachineorothertangibleassetscanariseduringuse.

Themachineisonlytobeoperatedwheninatechnicallyperfectconditionandfortheintendedpurpose,takingintoconsiderationsafetyandrisksandfollowingtheOperatingInstructions. In particular, faults that canimpairsafetyaretoberemediedimmediately.

OriginalpartsandaccessoriesfromGreatPlains have been specially designed forthismachine.Sparepartsandaccessoriesnot supplied by us have not been testedor authorised. Installation or use of non-originalGreatPlains productsmay havea detrimental effect on specific designfeaturesofthemachineandaffectthesafetyofmachine operators and themachineitself.GreatPlainswill accept no liabilityfordamageresultingfromtheuseofnon-originalpartsoraccessories.

TheGreatPlainsSimbaSLD isdesignedsolelyasacultivation implement.Use forany other purpose, e.g., as ameans oftransport,will be deemed to be improperuse.GreatPlainswillacceptnoliabilityfordamage resulting from improperuse.Theriskwillbebornesolelybytheoperator.

UseoftheSimbaSLDbehindhighpowertractors (in excess of 40% above themaximumrecommended)canleadtohighloadsandstresseswhichcancause longtermstructuraldamagetothechassisandkey components. Such overloading cancompromisesafetyandistobeavoided.

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1.5 Road Traffic SafetyWhendrivingonpublic roads, tracksandareas,itisimportanttoobservetherelevantroad traffic laws aswell as the specificregulationsrelatingtothismachine.

Payattentiontothepermittedaxleloads, tyrecarryingcapacity,andtotalweight in order tomaintainadequatebrakingandsteerability(these figures are shown on theserialplate).

Passengers on themachine arestrictlyforbidden!

Max.roadtransportspeed16mph(25km/h).

1.6 Accident PreventionInadditiontotheOperatingInstructions,itisimportanttoobservetheaccidentpreventionregulations specifiedby agricultural tradeassociations.ItistheOperator’sresponsibilitytoensurethatallotherpersonsareexcludedfromthedangerzonessurroundingoronthemachineduringitsoperation.

ItistheOwner’sresponsibilitytoensure:

•theOperatoristrainedandcompetenttousethemachine&tractor,•thetractorissuitableforthemachine•adequateRiskandCOSHHassessmentshave been undertaken regarding themachine’s use.Specifically, these includeissues concerning contact with the soil,dust, crop residues, chemicals, lubricantsandothercompoundsduringoperationormaintenance,andthepossibilityofstonesbeingejectedathighspeedduringwork.

1.6.1 Hitching-up the machineThere is a risk of injury when hitching/unhitching the machine. Observe thefollowing:

•Securethemachineagainstrolling.• Take special care when reversing thetractor!•Thereisariskofbeingcrushedbetweenthemachineandthetractor!•Parkthemachineonfirm,levelground.

1.6.2 On the Hydraulic SystemDonot connect the hydraulic lines to thetractoruntilbothhydraulicsystems(machineandtractor)aredepressurised.

Anyhydraulicsystemcontainingan accumulator can remainunder pressure permanently(even after following manualdepressurisationprocedureswithatractor/implementcombination).Itisthereforeimportanttocheckal l l ines, pipes, and screwconnections regularly for leaksand any recognisable externaldamage.

The hydraulic circuit containsspecialisedfittingswhichshouldnotbetamperedwithunderanycircumstances. Do not attempttomodifyhoseroutingsorhoseclampingarrangements,doingsomaycauseseriousdamagetothemachineand/orinjury.

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Onlyuseappropriateaidswhencheckingforleaks.Repairanydamageimmediately.Spurtingoilcancauseinjuriesandfires!

Incaseofinjury,contactadoctorimmediately.

The socket and plugs for the hydraulicconnections between the tractor and themachine should be colour-coded in ordertoavoidincorrectuse.

1.6.3 Changing Equipment• Secure themachine toprevent it from

accidentallyrollingaway!• Use suitable supports to secure any

raisedframesectionssuspendedaboveyou!

• Caution!Riskofinjuryduetoprojectingparts!

Never climb on to rotating partssuchastherollunit.Thesepartsmayrotatecausingyoutoslipandsufferseriousinjury!

Removing components duringmaintenance may affect thestabilityof themachine. Ensureit is fully supported in case ofunexpectedweightshifts.

1.6.4 During OperationEnsurethattheworkingrangeandtheareaaround themachine are clear (children!)beforeoperatingthemachine.

Alwaysensureadequatevisibility!

Fig. 1.01: HydraulicTaps

Donotstandonthemachinewhileit isinoperation!

Operatorsmusthaveavaliddrivinglicencein order to drive on public roads. In theoperatingarea,theoperatorisresponsibleforthirdparties.

Thepersoninchargemust:

•provide theoperatorwitha copyof theOperatingInstructions,and

• ensure that the operator has read andunderstoodtheinstructions.

•makesurethattheoperatorisawareofthespecificregulationsrelatingtothemachinewhendrivingonpublicroads.

1.7 Servicing & MaintenanceEnsurethatregularchecksandinspectionsare always carried outwithin the periodsrequired by law or specified in theseOperatingInstructions.

Whencarryingoutserviceandmaintenanceworkalways:

• switchoffthetractorengineandremovetheignitionkey.

• wait until all themachine parts havestoppedmoving.

• depressurisethehydraulicsystem.

Many hydraulic circuits contain lock orovercentrevalveswhichcanretainpressurein the linesevenafter depressurising thetractor side of these circuits. If in doubt,consulttrainedpersonnel(suchasyourlocalGreatPlainsDealer)toensuresuchvalvesaredepressurisedtothecorrectprocedurebefore removing or servicing any partsconnecteddownstreamofthesevalves.

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1.8 Operating AreasTheoperatingareas include thedrawbar,hydraulicconnectionsanddepthadjustmentequipmentaswellasalloperatingpointsrequiringmaintenance.

All operating areaswill be specified anddescribedindetailinthefollowingchaptersonservicingandmaintenance.

Observeall safety regulations included inthesectiondealingwithSafety,andinthesubsequentsections.

1.9 Authorised OperatorsOnly those persons who have beenauthorisedand instructedby theoperatormay operate themachine.The operatormustbeatleast16yearsofage.

1.10 Protective EquipmentForoperationandmaintenance,yourequire:

•Tightfittingclothing.

• Strong protective gloves (to provideprotection against sharp-edgedmachinecomponents).

•Protectivegoggles(tostopdirtgettingintoyoureyes).

Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, looseconnections, chafemarks and damage.Remedyanydeficienciesimmediately!Payparticularattentiontohoserenewalintervalsas outlined in the specific sectionswhichfollow.ALL hydraulic hoses have a safemaximumworkinglifeof6(SIX)yearsfromdateofinstallation,providedtheyremaininasafecondition.Hoseswhichexceed6yearsofageshouldbereplaced,orinspectedandcertified by a suitably qualified person tohaveanextendedlifeperiodwhichshouldberecorded.

Payparticularattentiontothoseitemswhichrequire specialist service tools or trainingtobecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersonnel.Donotattempttoservicetheseitemsyourself!Theseincludeitemsretainingpressure(e.g.accumulatorcircuits),or force(e.g.springtines),andDDRollsofanytype.

Prior toperformingmaintenanceandser-vicingwork,ensurethatthemachineisposi-tionedonsolid,levelgroundandissecuredtoprevent it rollingaway.Donotuseanypartstoclimbontothemachineunlesstheyarespecificallydesignedforthispurpose.

Before cleaning themachinewithwater,steam jets (high-pressure cleaning appa-ratus) or other cleaning agents, cover allopeningsintowhich,forreasonsofsafetyoroperation,nowater, steamor cleaningagents are to penetrate (bearings, for in-stance).

Lubricateallthelubricatingpointstoforceoutanytrappedwater.

When carrying out servicing andmain-tenancework, retighten any loose screwconnections.

Whenservicingthemachinetakeprecauti-onsagainstsoil,dust,seedcoatings,oiloranyotherhazardoussubstances thatyoumightencounter.

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On a newmachine tighten all nuts andboltsafter5hoursworkandagainafter15hours.Thisalsoappliestopartsthathavebeenmovedorreplaced.Aftertheinitial15hoursofworkaonceaweekcheckshouldbesufficientdependingondailyworkrates.


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2.3 InstallationWhencarryingoutinstallationandmainte-nanceworkthereisahigherriskofinjury.It is importantthatyoufamiliariseyourselfwith themachineand read theOperatingInstructionsbeforehand.

Operatorinstructionandinitialinstallationofthemachinearecarriedoutbyourservicetechniciansorauthoriseddistributors.

Themachinemustnotbeusedinanywaybeforehand!Themachinecanonlybere-leasedforoperationafterinstructionshavebeenprovidedbyourservicetechniciansorauthoriseddistributors.

•Ifanymodulesorpartshavebeenremovedfortransportation,theseshallbemountedbyourservicetechnicians/authoriseddealersbeforetheinstructiontakesplace.•Checkallimportantscrewconnections!•Lubricateallnipplesandjoints!•Checkallhydraulicconnectionsandlinesfordamage.

2. Transportation and InstallationTransportationandinitialinstallationofthemachinearedescribedinthischapter.

2.1 DeliveryThemachine is normally delivered, fullyassembled.

•Themachinecanbeliftedoffwithacraneorothersuitableliftingequipment.

•Themachineshouldbehitchedtoatractoranddrivenoffalow-loader.

2.2 TransportationTheSimbaSLDcanbetransportedonpublicroadsbyhitchingituptoatractororonalow-loader.

• It is important to observe the permitteddimensionsandweightswhentransportingthemachine.

•Ifthemachineistransportedonatraileroralow-loader,itmustbesecuredusingstrapsorotherdevices.

•Beforetransportingthemachineonpublicroads,itmustbeadjustedtoitstransporta-tionpositionandthestipulationsrelatingtoroadtransportationfulfilled.

Thetransportationwidthcanvaryaccording to the adjustment ofworkingparts(eg.discs,roll,etc).Itmaybenecessarytoadjustthe-seelements inorder toachievetheminimumtransportwidth.

Adjustments,includingtheattach-mentoftransportdevices,shouldbemadeatgroundlevel;loweringthemachinemaybenecessarytoachievethis.

•Themaximumpermissibletransportspeedis25km/h.

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2.4 Hitching Up2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to the Simba SLD / Preparing for Transport

Whenhitching-up themachine,ensurethatno-oneisbetweenthetractorandthemachine.

Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment:Asageneralrulethetractoroilflowrateshouldbesetinthelowestset-tingbeforestarting.Thiscanthenbeincreasedtoallowthedesiredrate of operation as applicable.Thiswillminimiseexcessiveoilflowandconsequentpowerusageandheatgeneration.

1. Ensure the tractor hydraulics aredepressurised and in the locked orclosed(notfloat)setting.

2. Couple the hydraulic hoses to thetractorensuringthatthetwoliftcircuithoses(red)aretogether,thetrip-resettinehoses(green)aretogetherandtherollcircuithoses(blue)aretogether.

3. Usethehydraulicstoraiseorlowertheheightoftheshacklebeforehitchinguptothetractordrawbarclevis.

Donotusethetractorpick-uphitchtoattachthemachinetothetractor.This could cause damage to thetractorandthemachine.

4. Carefully operate the hydraulics tolower thedrawbarandtilt theSimbaSLDonto theroad transportwheels.Retractthedrawbarcylinderontotheshimsandlowerthemachineusingtheliftaxlecylinders.


2.5 Air Brake Coupling Procedure

Pleaserefertothefollowingprocedurewhencoupling or decoupling any itemofGreatPlainsmachineryfittedwithanAIRbrakeorAIRandHYDRAULICbrakesystem.Pleasenotethatthisproceduredoesnotapplytoanymachines fittedwith aHYDRAULICsystemONLY.

2.5.1 When Coupling

1. Reverse up to the machine andconnectthemachinetothetractorasinstructedtoinSection2.4.1.

2. With themachine connected coupletheairlines.Whencouplingensuretheyellowlineisattachedfirstfollowedbytheredline.

3. Your brakehoses are nowattachedandarereadyforoperation.

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2.6 When driving on the road

Whendrivingon the road, raisethemachinecompletelytopreventtheworkingelementsdraggingontheground.

Roadtransportspeedshouldnotexceed16mph(25kmh).


2.5.2 When De-coupling

1. Bring the machine to the parkingpositionasinstructedtoinSection2.9.

2. With themachine still connected tothetractorremovetheredbrakelinefollowedbytheyellowline.

3. YourbrakeswillnowbeONandwillhold,ensuringtheyhavebeenadjustedandmaintainedcorrectly,themachineinposition.(note:ifthemachine‘stankis drained of air once all lines havebeendetachedthebrakeswillcomeoff(samesituationaspushingtheshuntvalve).

4. Continuede-couplingthemachineuntilitisfullydisconnected.

Byfollowingtheaboveinstructionsyou will see that at NO pointin the coupling or decouplingprocess has the red line beenleft in the tractor on its own.Thisisintentionalandshouldbeconsidered the ‘rule’ tocouplingthehoses.

2.7 Parking the machineIn order to avoid damage as a result ofmoisture,themachineshouldbeparked,ifpossible,indoorsorundercover.

Whenmanoeuvringthemachine,payattentiontoyoursurroundings.Ensure that nobody is in themanoeuvring area (watch forchildren!).

•Parkthemachineonlevelandsolidground.•Fitchocksunderthewheels•Raisethemachineandremoveshimsfromtheliftaxlecylinders.•Lowerthemachinetotheground,ensuringthatitisstable.•Removethedrawbarpinanddriveforwardslowlyuntilhitchisclearoftractordrawbar.•Lowerthedrawbartotheground.•Switchoffthetractor.•Disconnecthydrauliclinesfromthetractor.

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3. Technical Data Simba SLD

*Itisimportanttocorrectlymatchyourimplementtoyourtractorforoptimumperformance.**Varieswithlift,tiltandoptions.***Dimensionfromhitchinroadtransport.

3.TechnicalData

SLD300 SLD350Working Width 2800mm 3300mmTransport Width 3054mm 3522mmTransport Height 1730mm 1730mmTransport Length 9150mm 9150mmWeight 5265Kg 5625KgPower Requirement* 180-320 200-350Drawbar Load Max** 500Kg 500KgCentre of Gravity*** 5392mm 5392mm


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4. Adjustment/Operation

1. Drawbar2. FrontDiscs 3. FrontDiscAnglingJack4. Tines 5. TransportWheels6. RearDiscs7. RearDiscAnglingJack8. DD600Roll9. Lights10. OptionalOSRKit

4.1 Description

Fig. 4.01: Great Plains Simba SLD

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The Great Plains Simba SLD is anamalgamation of timeproven, successfulGreatPlains design components broughttogethertoformthisimportantdevelopment.The Simba SLD has been designed toprovide a one passmix with a fissuredlayer at disc depth for through drainageand root access to lower horizons. Thisenables rapid drainage and access afterrain, creating a greater effective capacityformoisturecomparedtoploughingforthesameeffectivetotaldepthofcultivation.

Inprinciple,themachineisatandemdiscwith trip resetPro-Lift tines, designed forlow draft, high speed operations. Theaddition of a rearmounted roll enablesmoreeffectivecultivationinonepass.Theleadingsetofdiscbladescultivatethetophorizon,minimising clod formation andreducingtineloadingsandblockage.Thisstarts the ‘top down’ cultivation process,retainingweatheredtilthinthesurfacelevelforstaleseedbedpurposes.Thetripresettines follow the disc blades to shatter atdepth retaining the surface intact toworkas a stale seedbed. This eliminates theproblemof‘wetyears’innon-ploughbasedterms.ThekeytotheSimbaSLD’ssuccessisthelowerdrafttinepointandwingwhichmaintain shatter across the full width ofcultivation. The rear roll or trailing pressthenconsolidates thesurface,cracksanyclodsandfirmsthesoilprofilebefore/afterthe reargangcompletesmixing todepth.The corrugated top and shattered lowerhorizonsare left fullyweatherproof toanyconditionsbetweencultivationanddrillingwhilstretainingmoisturebelowthesurfacefor rapid straw breakdown and optimumestablishmentofthenextcrop.


4.2 Disc UnitsTheSimbaSLDfeaturestworowsofdiscswhich chopandmix the crop residue. Adiscspacingof250mmensuresafinetilthandbeingarrangedinasymmetricalformataround the centre line of themachine,crabbingiseliminated,leavingthemachinetopullstraightmakingthemostefficientuseofthepoweravailable.

ThediscsfittedtotheSimbaSLDare610mmindiameter(24”).Theyaremanufacturedfromheattreatedchromeboronsteelwhichensures excellent wear resistance andenhancedworkinglife.

EachdiscismountedonaPro-Activesprungleaf linked to a track rod system.Ganganglescanbevariedwitheaseandaccuracyusingagraduatedadjuster.

Adjustable angling of the discs (between10°-25°) ensurespenetrationand stubblemixingareachievedinonepass.Workingdepth can be varied simply via shimmedadjusters.All this is achieved withoutcompromisetoconsolidation.

Alevel,evenlycultivatedfinishismaintainedby adjusting the balance of soil throwbetweenthefrontandreardisc.

Sprung leaves offer protection againstdamage aswell as offering a degree ofcontourfollowingastheyflexupanddowninwork.

The centre disc unit can be adjustedindependently of all other disc units toensure a level finish across themachinewidth.


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4.3 Pro-Lift TinesThe arrangement of the toolbars in a ‘V’framegiveslowerdraughtrequirementsandmaximisesthelooseningeffectofeachtine.

Thedepthof thesubsurface tinescanbealteredbymovingthetinesverticallyrelativetodiscdepthintheirrespectiveclampsusingthe4holesintheleg.Alteringthedrawbarandliftcircuitdepthwillalsoaffectsubsoilingdepthaswellasdiscingdepth.

Differentwingsareavailabletosuitthesoilconditions andoptimise theperformanceofthemachine.

It is important to set the machine upcorrectlyinordertoachieveanefficientandworthwhileoperation.Although theSimbaSLDcanworkdowntoaround350mm(14”)thisdoesnotmeanthatrunningatthisdepthisalwaysworthwhile,takingtimetoidentifywherethereisaprobleminthesoilprofileandworkingtotheminimumdepthrequiredwillsavealotofotherwisewastedfuelandtime.Itisalsoveryimportantnottooperatebelow thecriticaldepthof the tine, this iswherethetinenolongerproducesupwardmovementofsoilandeffectivelybehavesasamoleplough,thereforenotproducingtheshatteringeffectdesired.

Ifthetinesareoperatingbelowtheircriticaldepth, this is indicated by a reduced(minimal) heave/shattering effect coupledwith anextremely highdraft requirement.Under these circumstanceseither reducetinedepth,increasethefrontdiscdepthtoalleviatetheproblemorchangethetypeofwings.

Fig. 4.02: Pro-Lift Tines


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4.5 Double Disc RollerThestandardDD600 roller ismadeupofindividual Double Disc (patented) Ringsegments.

TheDDringsaredesignedtoconsolidatethesoilwhilstcuttingandcrushinganyclods.

Even in heavy,wet soils it can easily beoperatedwithminimalblockagesoccurring.

TherearDDrollercarriesaproportionofthemachine’sweight toensureconsolidation.Italsoregulatesthedepthofthemachine.Thecorrugatedsurfaceleftbytherollerisweatherproofbothforwetordrysituations.

Fig. 4.03: DD700 Roll


Standard Wing

P09060

Maximumsoildisturbancewithmini-mumdraftrequirementundernormalcircumstances.

Winganglereduceswearratesonleg.

Extra Lift Wing

P10392

Increased lift height and rake anglecreates greater soil disturbance onall soil types especially inmoisterconditions.

Lower relative distance betweenedgeofwingandpointreducesdraftrequirement.

Hasabilitytoworkatlowerdepthswithnodecreaseinsoildisturbanceorriskofsmear.

Extra Wide Wing

P10411

Improved lateralshatter inmoist/wetsoils,ornon-cohesivesoils.

Idealfordeepvegetableapplicationsunderlight/mediumsoils.

4.4 Pro-Lift Wings


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4.7 Starting SettingsThis section details the recommendedstartingsettingsfortheSimbaSLD.Thesesettings can then be used as a base forfurther adjustment in order to get theoptimumperformancefromyourmachine.

Ensureall settings from the left and righthandsidesofthemachinemirroreachother.

4.6 Work SettingsInwork thewingcylindersshouldbe fullyextended.A simple pressurised hydrauliccircuitautomaticallysetsitselfasthewingsareunfolded.

Optimum performance has been foundto be achievedwhen the press roll ringshavewornawaythepaintedfinishleavinga smooth shiny surface.When the pressrollringsareneworrusty,soilmaytendtopickupon thesurfaceandblockagemayoccur, thiswill reducewhen the ringsareshinyagain.

The SimbaSLD should be runwith thechassis level by extending the drawbarcylinder to the necessary position andaddingshimsasappropriate.InpracticeitispossibletousetheSimbaSLDongroundconditions that are unsuitable to achievethedesiredeffect,anditisusuallypossibletooperatewithoutregularblockageundersuchunsuitableconditions,assumingthattheaxlesare tight and rings smooth. Assuch,especiallyunderwetconditions,itisadvisabletocheckonthecultivationeffectoftheSimbaSLD.

Generally a forward speed of 5-7mph(8-11 kph)will achieve optimum results,maximising inversion and burial. Speedsin excessof those statedabovewill tendtogiveadeteriorationinthequalityofthework.Thismay be seen as a ridge andtrougheffectacrosstheworksurfaceduetosoilbeingthrowntoofarbytheleadingdiscs,thereardiscsthenareunabletoturnenoughsoilback.

Drawbar Cylinder

The drawbar cylinder shimsettings are subject to thetractordrawbarheight.Assuch,theshimsettingsshownaboveare intendedasa suggestiononly.Themachineshouldbesettorunwiththechassislevel.

1x 1xYellow20mm

Silver51mm



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4.8.1 Variation of SettingsIfworkingconditionschange(forexample,fromdrytowetconditions)thenthefollowingtableshouldbeconsultedasaroughguide.

Disc Angle Adjustment JacksFrontGang RearGang

SPR

UN

G L

EAF

SPR

UN

G L

EAF


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Black29mm1x 1x Silver

51mm

Roll Depth

Pro-Lift Tines


4.8 Using ShimsBeforeusingshimstoaltermachinesettingsensure themachine is stationary and thetractoristurnedoffwiththekeysout.Ensurethatalloperatorsareclearofthemachineandthatnoloadisbeingheldonanyexistingshimsinthecylinder/depthcontrolrod.

Tofittheshimsholdthembythehandleand,usingafirmaction,clipthemontotherodasshowninFig. 4.04.Theyareremovedbyusingafingertopullfirmlyonthehandle.

Checkthecylinder/depthcontrolrodfordamageanddebrisbeforefittingshims.

Only attempt to add or removeshimsusingthehandle.Tryingtomanipulateshimsusingthejawscouldresultininjury.

Whenchangingmachinesettingsensurebothsidesofthemachinemirroreachother.The lefthandcylindershouldcontainthesameamountofshimsastheright,forexample.Failuretodothiscouldresultindamagetothemachine.

Fig. 4.04: Shims


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4.11 Parking the machineIn order to avoid damage as a result ofmoisture,themachineshouldbeparked,ifpossible,indoorsorundercover.

Whenmanoeuvringthemachine,payattentiontoyoursurroundings.Ensure that nobody is in themanoeuvring area (watch forchildren!).

•Parkthemachineonlevelandsolidground.•Fitchocksunderthewheels•Raisethemachineandremoveshimsfromtheliftaxlecylinders.•Lowerthemachinetotheground,ensuringthatitisstable.•Removethedrawbarpinanddriveforwardslowlyuntilhitchisclearoftractordrawbar.•Lowerthedrawbartotheground.•Switchoffthetractor.•Disconnecthydrauliclinesfromthetractor.

4.9 Depth ControlWorkingdepthcanbesetbymidorrearrolland/orbytransportwheels.Undernormalconditionstheweightofthemachinewillbecarriedon the rolland thedrawbarof thetractor,withthemainliftwheelsfullyraised.Depthissetusingthedepthcontrolcylinderssituatedontherollunitwithshimsaddedandremovedasappropriate.Thefronttorearpitchofthemachineshouldbeadjustedasappropriatetocompensateforchangesinworkingdepthbyadjusting theamountofshimsonthedrawbarcylinder.Some conditions or finished effectsmaydictatethatdepthcontroliscarriedoutusingboththerollandtheliftwheels.

Rear Roll Use roll depth cylinder to set machineworking depth - ensurewheels are liftedclearofground.Useshimsinthedrawbarcylinderstosetchassispitchlevel.

4.10 Work InstructionsDriving speedTheSimbaSLDcanbedrivenatspeedsofupto12km/h.

Thisdependsonthefieldconditions(typeofsoil,surfacetrash,etc.).

Drivemoreslowlyiftheconditionsarediffi-cultorafirmerfinishisrequired.

Turning:Beforeturning,themachineshouldbe eased out of work onto thetransport wheels while driving.Likewise, it should eased backintoworkonce the turnhasbeencompleted.


Fig. 4.05: Depth Control


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4.12 ChecksThe working quality depends on theadjustmentsandchecksmadepriortoandduringwork,aswellasonregularservicingandmaintenanceofthemachine.

Before beginning work it is thereforeimportant to carry out any necessaryservicingandtolubricatethemachineasrequired.

Checks prior to, and during work:•Isthemachinecorrectlyhitchedupandthecouplingdevicelocked?•Havethehydrauliclinesbeenconnectedaccordingtothecolourcoding?•Isthemachineinaleveloperatingpositionandtheworkingdepthsetcorrectly?

Working Elements•Arethediscsandothercultivationtoolsinaserviceablecondition?•Arethescrapersstilloperable,sothattherollsdonotjam?



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5. Servicing and Maintenance

Followthesafetyinstructionsforservicingandmaintenance.

5.1 ServicingYour machine has been designed andconstructed formaximum performance,operational eff iciency and operatorfriendlinessunderawidevarietyofoperatingconditions.

Prior to delivery, yourmachine has beencheckedatthefactoryandbyyourauthoriseddealertoensurethatyoureceiveamachineinoptimumcondition.

To ensure trouble-free operation,it is important that servicing andmaintenanceworkisperformedattherecommendedintervals.

5.2 CleaningIn order to ensure that themachine isalwaysinoperatingconditionandtoachieveoptimumperformance,performthecleaningandservicingworkatregularintervals.

Avoidcleaningtheroll/discbearingswithahigh-pressurehoseoradirectwaterjet.Thehousing,screwedconnectionsandballbearingsarenotwatertight.

5.ServicingandMaintenance

Regularly examine hub caps,seals and pivot bolts and alltracking bolts for tightness andeffectiveness twice weekly orevery50workinghours(whicheverismorefrequent).

5.3 Disc Hub MaintenanceGreaseeverydischubuntilgreaseshowsfromthesealsaccordingtothelubricatingintervalsoutlinedonpage35.

Checkdischubsregularlyfortightness.

Fig. 5.01: Checking Disc Bearing Adjustment

1 Ensurethatthebearingsealisinthecorrect orientationwhen replacing /assemblingcomponents.

2 Ensurethatthestubaxleisfreefromdirtandthenutandouterbearingcaneasilyslideonit.

3 Tighten the crown nut with a handspanner (a torque wrench is notrequired) while turning the hubclockwise until the bearing dragsslightly (you feel the hub turningheavily).Someresistancewillbeduetofrictionfromtheseal.

4 Turnback thecrownnut to thenextlockingposition.Evenifthetighteningofthenuthasreachedanexactfixingposition,turnitback.

5 Inserttheretainingpin.

6 Trytoshake/rocktheouteredgeofthehub/spindle:playof0.1 /0.2mmwillnot reduce the bearings’ life and, inaddition,preventsoverheating.Iftheadjustment iscorrect thehubshouldturnfreelywiththeonlyfrictionbeingfromtheseal.

5.3.1 Tightening Disc Hubs

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Fig. 5.03: Fitting Pro-Lift Tine Points

5.5 TinesWhen performingmaintenancework on tines extreme careshouldbetaken. Weargogglesandglovesat at all timeswhenmaintainingtines.

Ensure themachine is safelysupported before attemptingmaintenanceworkontines.Withthemachineattachedtothetractoritcanbeloweredontotheparkingstandsfortinemaintenance.

Donotattempttoassistfittingtinepointswithasteelheadedhammer,thiscanleadtosplinteringofthemetalduetoitshardness,whichcan cause injury. If tine fittingrequires assistance, a copper/hideor plasticmallet should beused.

Ensurethetinelegissupportedwhenremovingpinstoensureitdoesn‘tfall.

WhenfittingnewtinepointstoPro-Lifttines,ensure all roughor square edges on thematingfacesofthelegsareremovedpriortofittingthenewtips(ifnecessary).

REMOVESQUARE/ROUGHEDGESBEFOREATTACHINGTINEPOINT


5.4 Brakes & Wheel HubsThebrakesshouldbetestedbeforeusingforthefirsttimeandafterthefirstladenjourney.

Checkthattheroadandparkingbrakes operate and releasecorrect ly before using themachine.

Checkforhydraulicfluidandairleaks.

BrakeandhubmaintenanceandservicingshouldbecarriedoutbyanauthorisedGreatPlainsdealer.

5.3.2 Bearing SealsItisimportantwhenreplacingthelabyrinthtypebearingsealsindischubsthatthesealisfittedtherightwayround.Thechamferedlip side should be at the outside of thebearinghousing,nearestthediscarm(seeFig. 5.02).Thischamferedlippreventsdirtingress into the housing and also allowsgreasetobeflushedthoughwhengreasing.

Fig. 5.02: Correct Seal Orientation

ITEM PARTNO DESCRIPTION1 --- DISCARM2 P12900 NIPPLE-GREASEM8 3 P14593 HUBCASTING4 P14594 HUBCAP5 P12908 SPRINGPIN 6 P12907 NUTCASTLEM27x1.5 7 SEAL64x45x9.5 8 P12415 BEARING3200840x68x19 9 BEARING3220630x62x21

Chamfered Seal


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5.6 Double Disc AxlesTheaxlesonthisrolleraretensionedbythemainaxle through the centre of the ringsandbearings.

Specialistequipment is requiredfor the disassembly of DoubleDiscaxles.Pleaseconsultyourdealerunderanycircumstancesthatrequiredisassemblyoftheseaxles.

Maintenanceof these rollers is limited todailygreasingof thebearingstoflushoutdirt, and regular inspection to ensure theassemblies are tight, and scrapers arecorrectly set.Theaxles canbe tightenedprovided the bearing pillar ‘U’ bolts areloosenedtoavoidpreloadingthebearingsas theymove sideways to each other.Ensurethebearingpillarsarere-tightenedtothemainframeafterthis.


5.7 Hydraulics

A low oil flow should be used,i.e., tractor tickover or low flowselected.

Thewingcircuitiscontrolledbyanovercentrevalvecontainedwithinthemanifoldblockwhichpositivelylocksoilflowuntilpressurisedbythetractor.Systempressurecanbe retained in the circuiteven after depressurisation of thetractorquickreleasecouplings.

Exercise extreme care whencheckingthevalveorcircuits,andunder no circumstancesattempttoadjustorloosenfittingswithoutpriorreferencetoyourauthorisedGreatPlainsdealer,anddetailedmaintenanceinstructions.


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5.8 Pro-Lift Trip-Reset Tine Hydraulics

The circuit allows for the tines to bepressuriseddownintowork,whereuponareliefvalvelimitsthisappliedtractordownpressuretoavaluelessthanthemainsystemaccumulator(80bx2litre).Thisallowstinesto trip inwork, theoil beingabsorbedbythemain accumulator.A secondary (rodside)accumulatorensuresthissideofthecylinderismaintainedfullofoiltominimisecavitationandsealdamage.Aprechargevalverestrictsreturnrodsideoilflowtothetractor as the tinesarepressuriseddowntoensurethissecondarycircuitischarged.

In operation, oil is locked in the cylindercircuitatapressuredeterminedbythereliefvalves90-120barfullboresideand0-20barrodside.Thisoccursatalltimes,evenwiththecircuitinfloatatthetractor,providedthetinesare fullydown. Forextremelystonyconditions,adjustthevalvetoread90baron the gaugeas the tines are pressureddown. For heavy soils with little stonewherecompactionispresentitispossibletoincreasethispressureto120bar.

Fig. 5.05: Pro-Lift Tine Hydraulic Manifold


If the tine circuit should need setting thefollowingprocedureshouldbefollowed(anassistantwillberequired):

1. Raisemachine,toensuretinesarefullyclearofthegroundatdepth.

2. Adjust relief valve (marked 1 /

coloured green)clockwisefully.Turnanticlockwiseonefullturn.

3. Adjust flow control (marked 5 / coloured blue)fullyclockwise,thenanti-clockwise4turns.

4. Adjust accumulator relief valve(m a r k e d 2 / c o l o u r e d r e d )anticlockwisefully.Turningclockwisenowwillincreasethepressureonthetopgauge.

5. Removecapfromsequencevalveandremove the anti-tamper pin. Loosenanticlockwise fully and then tightenclockwiseuntilslightresistanceisfelt.

6. Pressuretinesdownandfurtheradjustsequencevalve(marked 3 / coloured yellow) until bottom gauge reads10-20bar.Lockwithlocknutandrefitanti-tamperpinandcap.

7. Continue to hold pressure in tinecircuitandsetaccumulatorrelief(2)tobetween90and150bar(seesection5.9.1)astinesarelowered.

Iftinesdonotrelieveundersevereoverload, this valve should bereduced(anti-clockwise)untilthisoccursinwork,otherwisedamagemayoccur.

8. Putmain circuit in float, check thatpressureismaintained.


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Place themachine on suitables u p p o r t s w h e n w o r k i n gunderneath!Donotworkunderamachinewhichisnotsupported!

On a newmachine tighten all nuts andboltsafter5hoursworkandagainafter15hours.Thisalsoappliestopartsthathavebeenmovedorreplaced.Aftertheinitial15hoursofworkaonceaweekcheckshouldbesufficientdependingondailyworkrates.


5.10 Operator SupportIfyouhaveaproblem,pleasecontactyourdealer.Theywill endeavour to solve anyproblemswhichmayoccurandprovideyouwithsupportatalltimes.

Inordertoenableyourdealertodealwithproblemsasquicklyaspossible,ithelpsifyoucanprovidethemwiththefollowingdata.Alwaysstatethe:

•CustomerNumber•NameandAddress•MachineModel•SerialNumberofMachine•DateofPurchaseandOperatingHours•TypeofProblem

Avoid sharp-edgedand pointedparts (disc blades, etc.) whenworkingonthemachine.

5.9 Preparation for StorageIfyouneedtostorethemachineforalongerperiod,observethefollowingpoints:

•Parkthemachineundercoverifpossible.•Protecttheroll/discsagainstrust.Ifyouneedtospraytheimplementswithoil,uselightbiologicallydegradableoils,e.g.rapeoil.

Coveranyrubbersectionsbeforeusingoilsprays.Thesesectionsmust not be oiled. Removeany tracesof oilwith a suitablecleaningagent.

5.11 Maintenance IntervalsApart f rom dai ly maintenance, themaintenance intervals are based on thenumberofoperatinghoursandtimedata.

Keepa recordof youroperatinghours toensure that the specifiedmaintenanceintervals are adhered to as closely aspossible.

Never use a machine that is due formaintenance.Ensure that all deficienciesfoundduringregularchecksareremediedimmediately.

5.8.1 Valve Adjustment - To Suit Field ConditionsNormal / Stony conditions - To avoiddamagetotinesandchassisinseverestoneconditionsreduceaccumulatorrelief(2 / red)astinesareheldin‘lower’toread90bar.

Hard, stone free conditions - It ispermissibletoincreasegaugepressureforaccumulatorrelief(2 / red)astinesareheldin‘lower’toreadupto150bar.


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5.12 Maintenance Overview


Before Each Use

All Lights

Inspect

Grease

Key

10 Hours

Check Settings

All Hydraulics

Before Each Use

10 Hours

Discs

10 Hours

DD Roll & Scrapers

10 Hours

Tines

Wheel Nut Torque:270NmTyres:

500/50-1714PlyMax Tyre Pressure:

50psi/3.5bar

Before Each Use


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10 Hours

DD Roll Bearings

50 Hours

Transport Axle Pivots

600 Hours

Hubs

200 Hours

Disc Hubs

50 Hours

DrawbarPivot

50 Hours

Disc AngleAdjusters

50 Hours

Pro-Lift Tine Pivots

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Alwaysexerciseextremecareandobservethe recommended hygiene rules whenhandlingmineral oil products. Details ofthese handling regulations can be foundin information provided by the healthauthorities.

Storage and Handling• Always store lubricants where they

cannotbeaccessedbychildren.• Never store lubricants in open or

unlabelledcontainers.

Fresh Oil• Apart from taking the usual care and

observinghygienerules,thereisnoneedto take any special precautionswhenhandlingfreshoil.

Waste Oil• Waste o i l can conta in harmfu l

contaminants whichmay cause skincancer,allergiesandotherillnesses.

Attention!Oilisatoxicsubstance.Shouldyouswallowanyoil,donottrytovomit.Contactadoctorimmediately.

Protect your handswith barrier creamorwearglovestoavoidcontactwiththeskin.Washoffany tracesofoil thoroughlywithsoapandhotwater.

• Wash your skin thoroughlywith soapandwater.

• Usespecialcleaningagentstocleananydirtoffyourhands.

• Neverwashoil residue fromyourskinwithpetrol,dieselfuelorparaffin.

• Avoidskincontactwithanyoilyclothing.• Donotkeepanyoilyragsinyourpockets.• Washsoiledclothingbeforewearing it

again.• Ensurethatanyoilyfootwearisdisposed

ofinthepropermanner.

5.13 Lubricating the MachinePleasereadthesectionentitled“Handlingof Lubricants” carefully before lubricatingthemachine.

Themachinemustbelubricatedregularlyinorderfor it toremainserviceable.Regularlubrication also contributes towardsextendingtheservicelifeofyourmachine.

After it has beenwashed using a high-pressure hose or steam cleaned, themachineshouldalwaysbelubricatedusingagreasegun.

5.14 Handling of LubricantsPleaseensurethatyoureadthefollowinginstructions as well as the relevantinformation.Thisalsoappliestoanyofyouremployeeswhohandlelubricants.

HygieneLubricantsdonotpresentahealthhazardprovided theyareused for their specifiedpurpose.

In the case of prolonged skin contact,lubricants - especially low-viscosity oils- may remove the natural layer of fatcontained in theskin, resulting indrynessandpossibleirritation.

It is important to takeextremecarewhenhandlingwasteoilasitmaycontainotherirritants.

Vapoursgivenoffbycleaningagentsandoilsarealsoapotentialhealthhazard.Youshouldthereforenotcarryanyoilyclothsaround.Change soiledwork clothing assoonaspossible.



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Measures in case of injury through oilEyes:Shouldanyoilbesplashedintoyoureyes,rinsewithwaterfor15minutes.Iftheeyeisstillirritated,contactadoctorimmediately

If oil is swallowedIf oil is swallowed, it is important not toinduce vomiting.Contact a doctor imme-diately.

Skin irritation caused by oilIncaseofprolongedskincontact,washofftheoilwithsoapandwater.

Oil SpillsUseeithersandorasuitablegranularab-sorbenttosoakupanyspiltoil.Disposeoftheoil-contaminatedabsorbentinthepropermanner.

Oil FiresNever usewater to extinguishanoil fire.Theoilwillfloatonthewatercausingthefiretospread.

Burningoil/lubricantmustbeextinguishedusing a carbon dioxide powder or foamextinguisher.Alwayswearrespiratoryequip-mentwhendealingwithfiresofthistype.

Waste Oil DisposalOil-contaminatedwasteandusedoilmustbedisposedofinaccordancewithcurrentlegislation.

Wasteoilmustbecollectedanddisposedofinaccordancewithlocalregulations.Neverpourusedoilintounsealedsewagesystemsordrainsorontotheground.


5.15 Lubricants & Hydraulic OilHydraulic SystemThehydraulicfluidfromthetractorismixedwiththehydraulicfluidfromthemachine.

The suppliedmachine hydraulic systemcontainsTotalAZOLLAZS32oil.

LubricantsGreat Plains strongly recommend the use of Lithium Complex EP2 Grease in the disc and wheel hubs of your Simba SLD. This grease is a Lithium Complex soap dispersed in a mineral oil and is interpreted by IARC as being non-carcinogenic. Grease cartridges are available from Great Plains (P12710). Using this grease in combination with the labyrinth type seal it is permissible to lengthen the greasing interval on the disc hubs to 200 hours. If using a standard agricultural grease the disc hubs should be lubricated every 50 hours.

AllotherlubricatingpointsonthemachinecanbelubricatedwithmultigradelubricatinggreaseasspecifiedinDIN51825KP/2K-40.

Advantages of Lithium Complex EP2 Grease

Excellent mechanical stability. Excellent load carrying properties. Wide temperature range. Excellent oxidation stability. Excellent water resistance. Compatibility with other greases.


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5.16 End of Season Service/Storage

Themachineshouldbeleftparkedintheunfoldedposition

Wheelbearingsshouldbeinspectedandre-packedwithgreaseifrequired

Allgreasedpins/pivotsshouldbelubricated.

Checkforwornordamagedcomponentsandhardware,replacewhererequired.

Iffitted,checkandwhererequiredadjustDDrollertension

Wherehydrauliccylinderrodsareexposed,re-coatchromewithoil/grease.

Ifthemachinehasbeenwashedbeforestorageitisgoodpracticetofunctionallhydrauliccylindersandservicesbeforestorage.

Removeallfertiliserandseedfromallmeteringunitsandhoppers.

Removeallmeteringcassetteelements.


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6. Faults and Remedies

6.FaultsandRemedies

Great Plains UK Ltd.

Woodbridge Road, Sleaford

Lincolnshire, NG34 7EW

United Kingdom

Tel.: +44(0)1529 304654

Fax: +44(0)1529 413468

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.greatplainsmfg.co.uk

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