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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2013 Printed 2016-07-15
Operator Manual
Great Plains
Manufacturing, Inc.
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 SL700
www.greatplainsmfg.com
603-216M-ENG Rev A
EN
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- Page 1 Operator Manual Simba SL700 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com 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! Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
- Page 2 ENG If you require a copy of this document in your native language please contact your dealer or Great Plains. CZE Požadujete-li kopii tohoto dokumentu ve svém rodném jazyce, obraťte se prosím na svého prodejce nebo na společnost Great Plains. HUN Ha szeretné ezt a leírást magyarul is megkapni, kérjük, értesítse a forgalmazóját vagy a Great Plains-t. FRA Pour obtenir un exemplaire du présent document dans la langue de votre choix, veuillez contacter votre représentant ou Great Plains. LIT Jei prireiktų šio dokumento kopijos Jūsų gimtąja kalba, kreipkitės į...
- Page 3 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Great Plains UK Ltd. hereby declare that the Great Plains Simba SL, as defined by the Serial Number attached to the Machine Chassis, conforms with the following Directives and Regulations, and has been certified accordingly. EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Specifically related harmonised standards are: EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 (Safety of Machinery). EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
- Page 4 Company or (c) any alterations not expressly authorized by the Company in writing are made to the machine or (d) the machine is damaged by accident or (e) the machine is abused or overloaded or used for a purpose or load beyond its design capabilities, or used in conjunction with a tractor whose power output capability exceeds the stated implement power requirement by more than 40%. For the purpose of these terms and conditions, “stated implement power requirement” refers to wheeled tractors unless specifically stated. These power requirements should be reduced by 20% when used in conjunction with tracked tractors. (f) the machine is operated as part of a ‘cultivation train’ where more than one implement is being towed, without the express written approval of Great Plains UK Ltd. (g) any maintenance is not carried out in accordance with the service schedules in the operator’s manual. (h) the Installation and Warranty Registration Certificate is not received by Great Plains UK Ltd., Service Dept., Woodbridge Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, NG34 7EW, within 7 days of installing a new machine. 4 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG...
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Page 5: Machine Identification
Year of Construction Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________ Street: ________________________________________ Place: ________________________________________ Tel.: ________________________________________ Dealer’s Customer No.: ______________________________ Great Plains Address: Great Plains UK Ltd. Woodbridge Road Ind. Est. Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EW Tel.: +44 (0) 1529 304654 Fax: +44 (0) 1529 413468 E-Mail: simba@greatplainsmfg.com Great Plains Customer No.: _ ___________________________ 2016-07-15 Simba SL700... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
2.2 Transportation .......................15 2.3 Installation ......................15 2.4 Hitching Up ......................16 2.4.1 H itching up a Tractor to the SL700 / Preparing for Transport ........16 2.5 Folding and Unfolding ...................17 2.5.1 U nfolding into the Work Position ................17 2.5.2 F olding into the Transport Position ................17 2.6 Trailing Implements ....................18 2.6.1 H itching a Press Roll to the SL700 ...............18 2.7 When driving on the road ..................18 2.8 Parking the machine .....................18 Technical Data SL700 ..............19 6 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... - Page 7 5.3.2 B earing Seals ......................29 5.4 Spring Reset Tines ....................29 5.5 DD Light Roll ......................30 5.6 Brakes & Wheel Hubs ...................30 5.7 Hydraulics ......................30 5.8 Preparation for Storage ..................30 5.9 Operator Support ....................31 5.10 Maintenance Intervals ...................31 5.10.1 End of Season Service/Storage................31 5.11 Maintenance Overview ..................32 5.12 Lubricating the Machine ..................34 5.13 Handling of Lubricants ..................34 5.14 Lubricants & Hydraulic Oil ..................35 Faults and Remedies ...............36 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG...
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Page 8: Introduction
Spare Parts List and a Machine Registration form. Field service technicians will instruct you in the operation and servicing of your machine. Following this, the Machine Registration form is to be returned to your dealer. This confirms your formal acceptance of the machine. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery. 8 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 9: Safety Data
Watch out for escaping No passengers are allowed pressurised fluids! Follow on the machine! the instructions in the Operating Instructions! Nev e r r ea ch in t o a n y Never reach into areas revolving parts! where there is a danger of being crushed by moving parts! 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... - Page 10 Operating Instructions and all the warning signs on the machine are read carefully. Ensure that the warning signs are legible. Replace any signs that are missing or damaged. These instructions must be followed in order to prevent accidents. Inform other users of the warnings and safety instructions. Do not carry out any operations which may affect safe use of the machine. All references to left and right in this manual are made from the rear of the machine, facing the direction of travel (unless otherwise stated). 10 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG...
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Page 11: Use For The Intended Purpose
Such overloading can compromise safety and is to be avoided. Compensation claims for damage which has not occurred to the machine is excluded. This includes any consequential damage resulting from incorrect operation. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 12: Road Traffic Safety
Do not attempt maintenance, and the possibility of stones to modify hose routings or hose being ejected at high speed during work. clamping arrangements, doing so my cause serious damage to the machine and/or injury. 12 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 13: Changing Equipment
(such as your 1.6.4 During Operation local dealer) to ensure such valves are Ensure that the working range and the area depressurised to the correct procedure around the machine are clear (children!) before removing or servicing any parts before operating the machine. connected downstream of these valves. Always ensure adequate visibility! 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 14: Operating Areas
• Strong protective gloves (to provide Lubricate all the lubricating points to force protection against sharp-edged machine out any trapped water. components). When carrying out servicing and main- • Protective goggles (to stop dirt getting into tenance work, retighten any loose screw your eyes). connections. When servicing the machine take precauti- ons against soil, dust, seed coatings, oil or any other hazardous substances that you might encounter. 14 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 15: Transportation And Installation
• Check all important screw connections! loader. • Lubricate all nipples and joints! • Check all hydraulic connections and lines • It is important to observe the permitted for damage. 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. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 16: Hitching Up
If the machine is already folded it together. is proceed to the next step. If the machine is unfolded please refer to Connect the tractor to the drawbar 2.5.2. using the hydraulics to raise or lower the height of the shackle. Do not use Remove the wheel chocks and stow the tractor pick-up hitch to attach the as shown on page 50. machine to the tractor. 16 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 17: Folding And Unfolding
Lower the machine the remainder of the way onto the transport shims. Move the covering disc into the work position. The machine is now ready for road transport. Road transport speed should not exceed 16mph (25kmh). Fig. 2.02: Lift Cylinder Pointer and Marker Fig. 2.04: Folding the SL700 Fig. 2.03: Wing Cylinder Pointer and Marker 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 18: Trailing Implements
When parking with the machine unfolded, ensure that no load is Open the taps on the press roll carried by the Spring reset tines. drawbar. This can lead to breakage of the points. 10. Fully raise both machines into the road transport position. • Remove the drawbar pin and drive forward slowly until hitch is clear of tractor drawbar. 11. Close the taps on the press roll • Lower the drawbar to the ground. drawbar. • Switch off the tractor and disconnect hy- draulic lines. 18 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 19: Technical Data Sl700
Weight 12160kg Tractor Power Required * 350Hp Centre of Gravity ** 6200mm * It is important to correctly match your implement to your tractor for optimum performance. ** Dimension from hitch in road transport. Total weight: 12160kg Drawbar load Vmax (1) 1240kg Axle load (2) 10920kg Drawbar Hitch: Simba P09067 Standard: PPI-421 V3 Data: D 467kN V 3665kg Axle: AA0UI10T G Max load permissible: 13000kg @ 25km/h TUV : G 14000kg Tractor: Minimum Weight: 10000kg Maximum Power: 350kW / 475Hp 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 20: Adjustment/Operation
4. Adjustment / Operation 4. Adjustment/Operation 4.1 Description Fig. 4.01: Great Plains SL700 Drawbar Front Depth Wheels Front Discs Spring Reset Tines Rear Discs 6. DD700 Roll 7. Lights Transport Wheels 20 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 21: Depth Wheels
4. Adjustment / Operation 4.2 Depth Wheels The Great Plains SL700 is an amalgamation of time proven, successful Great Plains The depth wheel units support the front of design components brought together to the machine helping to reduce the load on form this important development. The the drawbar / rear of tractor in work and SL700 has been designed and produced ensuring a level soil finish. -
Page 22: Disc Units
All this is achieved without compromise to consolidation. A level, evenly cultivated finish is maintained by adjusting the balance of soil throw between the front and rear disc. Sprung Pro-Flex leaves offer protection against damage as well as offering a degree of contour following as they flex up and down in work. Fig. 4.04: Spring Reset Tines Fig. 4.03: Front Disc Gang 22 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 23: Double Disc Roller
Even in heavy, wet soils it can easily be of the tractor using an advanced computer operated with minimal blockages occurring. control module, the RDS Wizard System. The rear DD roller carries a proportion of the machine’s weight to ensure consolidation. It also regulates the depth of the machine. The corrugated surface left by the roller is weatherproof both for wet or dry situations. After hydraulically setting the rear roll depth the circuit should be isolated using the tap. Fig. 4.06: TurboJet Å Å Fig. 4.05: DD700 Roll 1. Remove Pin 2. Rotate ladder up 3. Re-insert pin Fig. 4.07: TurboJet Access Steps 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 24: Work Settings
It may occasionally be useful to almost fill are needed here. the drawbar cylinder with shims to allow the drawbar to momentarily take the weight if the front wheels pass over any low/soft areas in the soil profile while maintaining forward speed and traction. If using the 24 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... - Page 25 frame should be Depth Wheels p o w e r e d d o w n c o m p l e t e l y i n work. 10mm Blue 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG...
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Page 26: Depth Control
The front to rear pitch of the machine should Check the cylinder / depth control be adjusted as appropriate to compensate rod for damage and debris before for changes in working depth by adjusting fitting shims. the height of the depth wheels. Only attempt to add or remove Using the Rear Roll shims using the handle. Trying to Use roll depth adjuster/hydraulic cylinder to manipulate shims using the jaws set machine working depth. The front depth could result in injury. wheels should be adjusted to suit the depth of the rear roll ensuring that the chassis runs When changing machine settings level front to rear. ensure both sides of the machine mirror each other. The left hand cylinder should contain the same amount of shims as the right, for example. Failure to do this could result in damage to the machine. Fig. 4.08: Shims 26 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 27: Work Instructions
When manoeuvring the machine, • Are the scrapers still operable, so that the pay attention to your surroun- rolls do not jam? dings. Ensure that nobody is in the manoeuvring area. • Fit wheel chocks. • Lower the parking stand. • Raise the machine and remove shims from the lift axle and drawbar cylinders. • Lower the machine to the ground, ensuring that it is stable. When parking with the machine unfolded, ensure that no load is carried by the Spring reset tines. This can lead to breakage of the points. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 28: Servicing And Maintenance
5.3 Disc Hub adjustment is correct the hub should Maintenance turn freely with the only friction being from the seal. Grease every disc hub until grease shows from the seals according to the lubricating intervals outlined on page 32. Check disc hubs regularly for tightness. Fig. 5.01: Checking Disc Bearing Adjustment 28 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 29: Bearing Seals
5.4 Spring Reset Tines When working under the machine ensure that the tractor handbrake is on, the ignition is off and the keys removed. Fig. 5.03: Knock-on Tine Point Removal Tool When performing maintenance work on tines extreme care should be taken. Wear goggles and gloves at at all times when maintaining tines. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 30: Dd Light Roll
b e f o r e u s i n g t h e If you need to store the machine for a longer machine. period, observe the following points: • Park the machine undercover if possible. Check for hydraulic fluid and air • Protect the roll / discs against rust. If you leaks. need to spray the implements with oil, use light biologically degradable oils, e.g. rape Brake and hub maintenance and oil. servicing should be carried out by an authorised Great Plains dealer. Cover any rubber sections before using oil sprays. These sections must not be oiled. Remove any traces of oil with a suitable cleaning agent. 30 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 31: Operator Support
w h e n w o r k i n g underneath! Do not work under a machine which is not supported! On a new machine tighten all nuts and bolts after 5 hours work and again after 15 hours. This also applies to parts that have been moved or replaced. After the initial 15 hours of work a once a week check should be sufficient depending on daily work rates. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 32: Maintenance Overview
10 Hours Disc Angle Tines Scrapers Lights Wheel Nut Torque: 510Nm Adjusters Tyres: 700/50-22.5 12 Ply Max Tyre Pressure: 10 Hours 10 Hours 35psi / 2.4bar Before Each Use 200 Hours Before Each Use 32 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... - Page 33 100 Hours Parking Hubs Lift Disc Hubs Tine Frame Stand Cylinder / Pivots Axle Pivot 600 Hours 200 Hours Before Each Use 100 Hours See section 5.14 on page 35 100 Hours 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG...
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Page 34: Lubricating The Machine
It is important to take extreme care when with petrol, diesel fuel or paraffin. handling waste oil as it may contain other • Avoid skin contact with any oily clothing. irritants. • Do not keep any oily rags in your pockets. • Wash soiled clothing before wearing it Vapours given off by cleaning agents and again. oils are also a potential health hazard. • Ensure that any oily footwear is disposed You should therefore not carry any oily cloths of in the proper manner. around. Change soiled work clothing as soon as possible. 34 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 35: Lubricants & Hydraulic Oil
• Excellent load carrying properties. extinguisher. Always wear respiratory • Wide temperature range. equipment when dealing with fires of this • Excellent oxidation stability. type. • Excellent water resistance. • Compatibility with other greases. Waste Oil Disposal Oil-contaminated waste and used oil must All other lubricating points on the machine be disposed of in accordance with current can be lubricated with multigrade lubricating legislation. grease as specified in DIN 51825 KP/2K - Waste oil must be collected and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Never pour used oil into unsealed sewage systems or drains or onto the ground. 2016-07-15 Simba SL700 603-216M-ENG... -
Page 36: Faults And Remedies
Roll Blocked. Unblock roll. Machine not running Machine set incorrectly. Adjust drawbar height to level front to rear (if not compensate or, if nose deliberate. diving, decrease roll pressure. Transport wheels fail to lift Tractor relief valve Decrease flow rate. machine. operating tractor hydraulics worn. Discs fail to penetrate. More depth needed. Adjust depth control. Gang angle too little. Check gang settings and increase gang angle if appropriate. Blades worn. Replace blades. Machine pulling up clods. Chassis running nose Add shims to drawbar down. cylinder. Rear disc dragging up wet Chassis running tail low. Remove shims from soil. drawbar cylinder. 36 Simba SL700 2016-07-15 603-216M-ENG... - Page 38 Great Plains UK Ltd. Tel.: +44(0)1529 304654 Woodbridge Road, Sleaford Fax: +44(0)1529 413468 Lincolnshire, NG34 7EW E-Mail: simba@greatplainsmfg.com United Kingdom Web: www.greatplainsmfg.co.uk...
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