1.2 Meanings and definitions 1.3: Declaration of Conformity 2.0 Safety considerations during the machines life cycle 3.0 Check your own working systems! 3.1 Risk assessment for use of Grange 6m LDT across its intended lifecycle 4.0 Safety decals 5.0 Equipment specifications 5.1 Rear attachments 6.0 Lifting and slinging of Grange 6m LDT 7.0 Storage of machinery when not in use...
Machines life cycle the manufacturer to its end of operational life and subsequent The serial plate is located on the headstock of the Grange 6m LDT, as detailed in the photo below. authorised disposal. The hazard symbol is used throughout the manual to highlight areas of importance to the operator.
Can the operator seek advice on operational parameters for the Grange 6m LDT equipment from other persons when working remotely in the field? vi. When performing any adjustments to the Grange 6m LDT and any 2nd stage cultivation/seeding equipment, the tractor engine must be turned off, the key removed and handbrake applied to prevent the hydraulics from operating.
Lift only from the specified lift immediate locations. MEDIUM The operation and use of the Grange 6m LDT presents a low level area Contact Grange Machinery Ltd of risk. for replacement components if any damage occurs to lifting &...
Grange 6m LDT equipment. In the event of safety decals wearing away please contact the manufacturer for replacements. Table 1.0 summarises the safety decals in use on the Grange 6m LDT and their meanings. The colour definitions for the decals are as follows;...
Grange 6m LDT in tillage practices. If you have any queries on the specification of equipment which can be coupled or hitched up to the Grange 6m LDT please contact the team at Grange Machinery Ltd for further advice. LINKAGE OPTIONS FOR TRAILED IMPLEMENT FIG 1.0: LIFTING AND SLINGING POINTS...
DISMOUNTING location in both transport and field working modes before commencing operations. When going from the transport mode to working mode for the Grange 6m LDT always make sure no people are in distance of been hurt or trapped. 2 X ADJUSTABLE STANDS &...
TIGHT TURN PIN LOCATED IN FRAME AND WING SECTION FOR SECURE TRANSPORT POSITON WITH LYNCH PIN. (VIEW FROM REAR OF GRANGE 6M LDT). FIG 3.0 MAIN BEAM LIFT AND LOWER RAM FIG 3.0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Grange Machinery Ltd. M: 07918 515385 Grange Machinery Ltd.
7 PIN LIGHTING SOCKET LYNCH PIN FOR SECURING ATTACHMENT PIN D/A QRC ½ INCH SERVICES STRAPPING POINT FOR USE WHEN TRANSPORTING GRANGE 6M LDT ON LIGHTING AND TRANSPORT TRAILER HYDRAULIC SERVICE BACK PLATE AND WHERE APPLICABLE BRAKING SERVICES FOR COUPLING TRAILED CULTIVATION / FIG 3.0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION...
Note the value d [m] is taken from the centre of the linkage balls to the centre of the lifting eyes (e.g. the Grange Combined mass of front mounted implement /...
20mm). Ensure that the linkage balls are not corroded and can turn on the pins. The correct top link setting is important to ensure the Grange 6m LDT is safe and efficient in operation, ref Fig 5.0. Fig 6.0 shows a correctly configured Grange 6m LDT coupled up to 2nd stage cultivation / seeding equipment via the link arm hitch.
Ensure the tight turn pins are removed from the wing sections and stowed in their holders. (Ref figs 11.0 and 12.0 and 13.0). Ensure all personnel are kept clear of the Grange 6m LDT, and activate the tractor auxiliary hydraulic controls to fold the TOWING PIN AND ALSO USED FOR wings.
As the transport width of the Grange 6m LDT equipment is between 3.0m and 3.5m, the maximum speed limit for the tractor and the Grange 6m LDT equipment is 20mph. If the planned journey exceeds 5 miles, or the speed limit on any of the public highway is 40mph or less, the operator must notify the Police in advance of the journey.
For safe and efficient operation of the Grange 6m LDT, the set of three disc rams and two main beam rams must be operating to an even depth. The low disturbance legs can cultivate to a maximum depth of 300mm.
LDT equipment to be raised off the ground. If so any 2nd stage cultivation/seeding equipment will need to be safely uncoupled. Please note! i. Never try turning bends with the Grange 6m LDT legs in the ground. iii) Locate suitable hard standing which can take the full weight of the Grange 6m LDT.
Unbolt the single fixing (M10 x 40mm long bolt) from handbrake applied. the worn point to free the point. A new point can It is important to support the weight of the Grange then be replaced into the same position using the YELLOW LINE –...
This section provides the operator with a reference in the event of experiencing difficulty in operational Failure of wing Failure of hydraulic over centre Refer to Grange Machinery Ltd personnel for mode and in the event of component failure. sections to lift valve.
16.0 End of life recycling Pilot Operated Check Valve (3/8” POC) Q (l/min) : 20l/min The Grange 6m LDT is manufactured from components have been in contact with hydraulic oil P max : 250 bar predominantly steel components with hydraulic they will need to be disposed of via an appropriate pipes and activating rams.
Please note these are indicative calculations axle equal to 20% of the unladen mass of the using industry examples for typical 250hp tractor. The operator of the Grange 6m LDT and tractor specifications. Due to the combination and coupled 2nd stage cultivation / seeding...
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Grange 6m LDT attached and also a 2nd stage cultivation/ seeding equipment with a drawbar load of 3500kg. The clevis hitch on the Grange 6m LDT is located at approximately the same position as the units centre of gravity. Therefore the IR = (2500kg + 3500kg) IF (min) = (6000 x (1.07+0.57)) –...
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