Great Plains P17961C Operator Manual
ENGLISH
P17961C
JANUARY 2012
OPERATORS MANUAL
& PARTS LIST
CULTIPRESS
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Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Simba Great Plains CultiPress, as dened by the
Serial Number attached to the Machine Chassis, conforms with the following Directives and Regulations,
and has been certied accordingly.
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Specically related harmonised standards are:
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).
THE MANUFACTURER:
Simba International Limited
Woodbridge Road
SLEAFORD
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EW
England
Telephone (+44) (0)1529 304654.
CERTIFIED ON BEHALF OF SIMBA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED:
Colin Adams
Managing Director
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Operating Instructions
Warranty
WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In this warranty Simba International Ltd., is referred to as “the Company”.
1. Subject to the provisions of this warranty the Company warrants each new machine sold by it to
be sold free from any defect in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of
installation with the end-user.
Some specic items have additional warranty over and above the standard 12 months. Details of
these can be obtained upon request directly from the distributor or Simba International Ltd.
2. If the machine or part thereof supplied by the Company is not in accordance with the warranty
given in clause 1 the Company will at its option:
(a) make good the machine or part thereof at the Company’s expense, or
(b) make an allowance to the purchaser against the purchase price of the machine or part
thereof, or
(c) accept the return of the machine and at the buyers option either:
I) repay or allow the buyer the invoice price of the machine or part thereof, or
II) replace the machine or part thereof as is reasonably practical.
3. This warranty shall not oblige the Company to make any payment in respect of loss of prot or
other consequential loss or contingent liability of the Purchaser alleged to arise from any defect
in the machine or impose any liability on the Company other than that contained in clause 2.
4. Any claim under this warranty must be notied to the Company in writing specifying the matters
complained of within 14 days from the date of repair.
5. Any claim under this warranty must be made by the original purchaser of the machine and is not
assignable to any third party.
6. If the purchaser hires out the machine to any third party the warranty shall apply only to matters
notied to the Company in writing within 90 days of the date of delivery and clause 1 shall be read
as if the period of 90 days were substituted for the period of 12 months.
7. The warranty will cease to apply if:
(a) any parts not made, supplied or approved in writing by the Company are tted to the machine or
(b) any repair is carried out to the machine other than by or with the express written approval of the
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 specically 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 Simba International 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 Certicate is not received by Simba International Ltd.,
Service Dept., Woodbridge Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, NG34 7EW, within 7 days of
installing a new machine.
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Machine Identication
Enter the relevant data in the following list upon acceptance of the machine:
Serial Number
Type of Machine
Machine Width
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Accessories
Operating Instructions/Spare Parts List: January 2012
Machine Identication
Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________
Street: ________________________________________
Place: ________________________________________
Tel.: ________________________________________
Dealer’s Customer No.: ______________________________
Simba Great Plains Address:
Simba Great Plains
Woodbridge Road Ind. Est.
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EW
Tel.: +44 (0) 1529 304654
Fax: +44 (0) 1529 413468
E-Mail: simba.international@simba.co.uk
SImba Great Plains Customer No.: ______________________
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................8
Foreword ..........................................................................................................................8
Warranty Guidelines .........................................................................................................8
1. Safety Data .......................................................................................9
1.1 Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................9
1.2 Use for the Intended Purpose .............................................................................. 11
1.3 Operational Safety ................................................................................................11
1.4 No Liability for Consequential Damage................................................................. 11
1.5 Road Trafc Safety ...............................................................................................12
1.6 Accident Prevention ..............................................................................................12
1.6.1 Hitching-up the machine .......................................................................................12
1.6.2 On the Hydraulic System ......................................................................................12
1.6.3 Changing Equipment ............................................................................................13
1.6.4 During Operation...................................................................................................13
1.7 Servicing & Maintenance ......................................................................................13
1.8 Operating Areas ....................................................................................................14
1.9 Authorised Operators ............................................................................................14
1.10 Protective Equipment ............................................................................................14
2. Transportation and Installation .....................................................15
2.1 Delivery .................................................................................................................15
2.2 Transportation .......................................................................................................15
2.3 Installation .............................................................................................................15
2.4 Hitching Up ...........................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to the CultiPress / Preparing for Transport .........................16
2.5 Folding and Unfolding ...........................................................................................17
2.5.1 Unfolding into the Work Position ...........................................................................17
2.5.2 Folding into the Transport Position ......................................................................17
2.6 Air Brake Coupling Procedure ..............................................................................18
2.6.1 When Coupling ....................................................................................................18
2.6.2 When De-coupling ................................................................................................18
2.7 Preceding and Trailing Implements.......................................................................18
2.7.1 Hitching a Disc Cultivator to the CultiPress .........................................................18
2.7.2 Transporting a CultiPress Towed Behind a Disc Cultivator ...................................19
2.7.3 Changing from Work to Road Transport (Disc Cultivator Behind a CultiPress). ...19
2.7.4 Hitching a Rear Roll to the CultiPress...................................................................20
2.8 When driving on the road ......................................................................................20
2.9 Parking the machine .............................................................................................20
3. Technical Data CultiPress ..............................................................21
4. Adjustment/Operation .....................................................................22
4.1 Description ............................................................................................................22
4.2 Rigid Tines ............................................................................................................23
4.3 Pro-Active (Sprung)Tines ......................................................................................23
4.4 Levelling Boards ...................................................................................................24
4.5 Double Disc Roller ................................................................................................24
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Contents
4.6 Work Settings ........................................................................................................25
4.6.1 Levelling Boards ...................................................................................................25
4.7 Pitch Control .........................................................................................................26
4.8 Using Shims ..........................................................................................................27
4.9 Work Instructions ..................................................................................................27
4.10 Checks ..................................................................................................................28
5. Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................29
5.1 Servicing ...............................................................................................................29
5.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................29
5.3 Double Disc Axles .................................................................................................29
5.4 Hydraulics .............................................................................................................29
5.5 Tines .....................................................................................................................30
5.6 Levelling Boards ...................................................................................................30
5.7 Brakes & Wheel Hubs ...........................................................................................30
5.8 Preparation for Storage.........................................................................................30
5.9 Operator Support ..................................................................................................31
5.10 Maintenance Intervals ...........................................................................................31
5.11 Maintenance Overview .........................................................................................32
5.12 Lubricating the Machine ........................................................................................33
5.13 Handling of Lubricants ..........................................................................................33
5.14 Lubricants & Hydraulic Oil..................................................................................... 34
6. Faults and Remedies ......................................................................35
7. Parts & Assembly ...........................................................................37
7.1 Table of contents ...................................................................................................37
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Introduction
Introduction
Foreword
Make sure you have read and follow the
Operating Instructions carefully before using
the machine. By doing so, you will avoid
accidents, reduce repair costs and downtime
and increase the reliability and service life
of your machine. Pay attention to the safety
instructions!
Simba Great Plains will not accept any
responsibility for any damage or malfunctions
resulting from failure to comply with the
Operating Instructions.
These Operating Instructions will assist
you in getting to know your machine and in
using it correctly for its intended purposes.
First, you are given general instructions in
handling the machine. This is followed by
sections on servicing, maintenance and
the action to be taken should a malfunction
occur.
We re s erve the ri g ht to al t er
illustrations as well as technical
data and weights contained in these
Operating Instructions for the purpose
of improving the machine.
Warranty Guidelines
The period of liability for material defects
(warranty) relating to our products is 12
months. In the case of written deviations from
the statutory provisions, these agreements
shall apply.
They shall become effective upon installation
of the machine with the end customer. All
wear parts are excluded from the warranty.
All warranty claims must be submitted to
Simba Great Plains via your dealer.
These operating instructions are to be read
and followed by all persons working on or
with the machine, e.g.:
• Ope ration (in cluding pr eparati on,
remedying of faults in the operating
sequence and servicing).
• Maintenance ( m a i n t e n a n c e and
inspection)
• Transportation.
Together with the Operating Instructions,
you receive a 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 conrms
your formal acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period begins on the date of
delivery.
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1. Safety Data
1. Safety Data
The following warnings and safety instructions apply to all sections of these Operating
Instructions.
1.1 Safety Symbols
On the machine
Read and observe the Operating Instructions before
starting up the machine!
Parts may fly off during
operation. Keep a safe
distance away from the
machine!
Keep clear of the working
range of foldable machine
components!
Watch out for escaping
pressurised uids! Follow
the instructions in the Operating Instructions!
Never reach into areas
where there is a danger of
being crushed by moving
parts!
No passengers are allowed
on the machine!
Never reach into any revolving parts!
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1. Safety Data
R e f e r t o O p e r a t i n g
I n s t r u c t i o n s b e f o r e
attempting maintenance.
Operating Instructions:
The Operating Instructions distinguish
between three different types of warning and
safety instructions. The following graphic
symbols are used:
Important!
Risk of injury!
Risk of fatal and serious injuries!
It is important that all the safety instructions
contained in these 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).
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1. Safety Data
1.2 Use for the Intended
Purpose
The Simba Great Plains CultiPress is
built using the latest technology and in
accordance with the relevant recognised
safety regulations. However, risks of
injury for the operator or third parties and
impairment of the machine or other tangible
assets can arise during use.
The machine is only to be operated when
in a technically perfect condition and for the
intended purpose, taking into consideration
safety and risks and following the Operating
Instructions. In particular, faults that can
impair safety are to be remedied immediately.
Origin al parts and accessories from
Simba Great Plains have been specially
designed for this machine. Spare parts
and accessories not supplied by us have
not been tested or authorised. Installation
or use of non-original Simba Great Plains
products may have a detrimental effect on
specic design features of the machine and
affect the safety of machine operators and
the machine itself. Simba Great Plains will
accept no liability for damage resulting from
the use of non-original parts or accessories.
The Simba Great Plains CultiPress is
designed solely as a cultivation implement.
Use for any other purpose, e.g., as a means
of transport, will be deemed to be improper
use. Simba Great Plains will accept no
liability for damage resulting from improper
use. The risk will be borne solely by the
operator.
Use of the Cultipress behind high power
tractors (in excess of 40% above the
maximum recommended) can lead to high
loads and stresses which can cause long
term structural damage to the chassis and
key components. Such overloading can
compromise safety and is to be avoided.
1.3 Operational Safety
The machine is to be put in operation
only after instruction has been provided
by an employee of the authorised dealer
or an employee of Simba Great Plains.
The “Machine Registration” form is to be
completed and returned to your dealer.
All protective and safety equipment, such
as removable protective equipment, must
be in place and functioning reliably before
the machine is put in use.
Check screws and bolts regularly
for tig htn ess and re tig hte n if
necessary.
In the event of malfunctio ns,
stop and secure the machine
immediately.
Ensure that any faults are remedied
immediately.
1.4 No Liability for
Consequential Damage
The CultiPress has been manufactured
with great care. However, problems may
still occur when it is used for the intended
purpose. These may include:
• Worn wearing parts.
• Damage caused by external factors.
• Incorrect driving speeds.
• Incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect
attachment, non-adherence to the Setting
instructions).
Therefore, it is crucial to always
check your machine before and
durin g operat ion for c orrect
operation and adequate application
accuracy.
Compensation claims for damage which has
not occurred to the machine is excluded.
This includes any consequential damage
resulting from incorrect operation.
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1. Safety Data
1.5 Road Trafc Safety
When driving on public roads, tracks and
areas, it is important to observe the relevant
road traffic laws as well as the specific
regulations relating to this machine.
Pay attention to the permitted axle
loads, tyre carrying capacity, and
total weight in order to maintain
adequate braking and steerability
(these gures are shown on the
serial plate).
Passengers on the machine are
strictly forbidden!
Max. road transport speed 16mph
(25km/h).
1.6 Accident Prevention
In addition to the Operating Instructions, it is
important to observe the accident prevention
regulations specied by agricultural trade
associations. It is the Operator’s responsibility
to ensure that all other persons are excluded
from the danger zones surrounding or on the
machine during its operation.
It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure:
• the Operator is trained and competent to
use the machine & tractor,
• the tractor is suitable for the machine
• adequate Risk and COSHH assessments
have been undertaken regarding th e
machine’s use. Specically, these include
issues concerning contact with the soil,
dust, crop residues, chemicals, lubricants
and other compounds during operation or
maintenance, and the possibility of stones
being ejected at high speed during work.
Beware of trapping hazards when
manipulating the parking stands
or other moving parts. Ensure
any heavy components are fully
supported when removing pins /
bolts.
1.6.1 Hitching-up the
machine
There is a risk of injury when hitching/
unhitching the machine. Observe the
following:
• Secure the machine against rolling.
• Take special care when reversing the
tractor!
• There is a risk of being crushed between
the machine and the tractor!
• Park the machine on rm, level ground.
1.6.2 On the Hydraulic System
Do not connect the hydraulic lines to the
tractor until both hydraulic systems (machine
and tractor) are depressurised.
Any hydraulic system containing
an accumulator can re main
under pressure permanently
(even after following manual
depressurisation procedur es
with a t ractor / implement
combination). It is therefore
important to check all lines, pipes,
and screw connections regularly
for leaks and any recognisable
external damage.
The hydraulic circuit contains
specialised ttings which should
not be tampered with under any
circumstances. Do not attempt
to modify hose routings or hose
clamping arrangements, doing so
my cause serious damage to the
machine and/or injury.
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1. Safety Data
Only use appropriate aids when checking
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately.
Spurting oil can cause injuries and res!
In case of injury, contact a doctor immediately.
The socket and plugs for the hydraulic
connections between the tractor and the
machine should be colour-coded in order
to avoid incorrect use.
Fig. 1.01: HydraulicTaps
1.6.3 Changing Equipment
• Secure the machine to prevent it from
accidentally rolling away!
• Use suitable supports to secure any
raised frame sections suspended above
you!
• Caution! Risk of injury due to projecting
parts!
Never climb on to rotating parts
such as the roll unit. These parts
may rotate causing you to slip and
suffer serious injury!
Removing components during
mai nten ance may affect the
stability of the machine. Ensure
it is fully supported in case of
unexpected weight shifts.
1.6.4 During Operation
Ensure that the working range and the area
around the machine are clear (children!)
before operating the machine.
Always ensure adequate visibility!
Do not stand on the machine while it is in
operation!
Operators must have a valid driving licence
in order to drive on public roads. In the
operating area, the operator is responsible
for third parties.
The person in charge must:
• provide the operator with a copy of the
Operating Instructions, and
• ensure that the operator has read and
understood the instructions.
• make sure that the operator is aware of the
specic regulations relating to the machine
when driving on public roads.
1.7 Servicing &
Maintenance
Ensure that regular checks and inspections
are always carried out within the periods
required by law or specified in these
Operating Instructions.
When carrying out service and maintenance
work always:
• switch off the tractor engine and remove
the ignition key.
• wait until all the machine parts have
stopped moving.
• depressurise the hydraulic system.
Many hydraulic circuits contain lock or
overcentre valves which can retain pressure
in the lines even after depressurising the
tractor side of these circuits. If in doubt,
consult trained personnel (such as your
local Simba Great Plains Dealer) to ensure
such valves are depressurised to the correct
procedure before removing or servicing
any parts connected downstream of these
valves.
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1. Safety Data
Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedy any deciencies immediately! Pay
particular attention to hose renewal intervals
as outlined in the specic sections which
follow. ALL hydraulic hoses have a safe
maximum working life of 6 (SIX) years from
date of installation, provided they remain in a
safe condition. Hoses which exceed 6 years
of age should be replaced, or inspected and
certied by a suitably qualied person to
have an extended life period which should
be recorded.
Pay particular attention to those items which
require specialist service tools or training
to be carried out by qualied personnel. Do
not attempt to service these items yourself!
These include items retaining pressure (e.g.
accumulator circuits), or force (e.g. spring
tines), and DD Rolls of any type.
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 sufcient depending on daily work rates.
1.8 Operating Areas
The operating areas include the drawbar,
hydraulic connections and depth adjustment
equipment as well as all operating points
requiring maintenance.
All operating areas will be specied and
described in detail in the following chapters
on servicing and maintenance.
Observe all safety regulations included in
the section dealing with Safety, and in the
subsequent sections.
Prior to performing maintenance and
servicing work, ensure that the machine
is positioned on solid, level ground and is
secured to prevent it rolling away. Do not
use any parts to climb on to the machine
unless they are specically designed for
this purpose.
Before cleaning the machine with water,
steam jets (h igh-pr e ssure c leani n g
apparatus) or other cleaning agents, cover
all openings into which, for reasons of safety
or operation, no water, steam or cleaning
agents are to penetrate (bearings, for
instance).
Lubricate all the lubricating points to force
out any trapped water.
When carrying out servicing and maintenance
work, retighten any loose screw connections.
1.9 Authorised Operators
Onl y those per sons who hav e been
authorised and instructed by the operator
may operate the machine. The operator
must be at least 16 years of age.
1.10 Protective
Equipment
For operation and maintenance, you require:
• Tight tting clothing.
• Strong protective gloves (to provide
protection against sharp-edged machine
components).
• Protective goggles (to stop dirt getting into
your eyes).
When servicing the machine take precautions
against soil, dust, seed coatings, oil or any
other hazardous substances that you might
encounter.
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2. Transportation / Installation
2. Transportation and
Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered fully
assembled.
• The machine can be lifted off with a crane
or other suitable lifting equipment.
• The machine should be hitched to a
tractor and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The CultiPress can be transported on public
roads by hitching it up to a tractor or on a
low-loader.
2.3 Installation
When c a rryin g out ins t allat i on and
maintenance work there is a higher risk
of injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the machine and read the
Operating Instructions beforehand.
Operator instruction and initial installation of
the machine are carried out by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
The machine must not be used in any way
beforehand! The machine can only be
released for operation after instructions have
been provided by our service technicians or
authorised distributors.
• If any modules or parts have been
removed for transportation, these shall
be mounted by our service technicians/
authorised dealers before the instruction
takes place.
• It is important to observe the permitted
d i m e nsi o n s a n d w e igh t s wh e n
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 transportation position and the
stipulations relating to road transportation
fullled.
• The maximum permissible speed is 25
km/h.
• Check all important screw connections!
• Lubricate all nipples and joints!
• Check all hydraulic connections and lines
for damage.
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2. Transportation / Installation
2.4 Hitching Up
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
When the CultiPress is parked for
extended periods of time it should
ideally be left in the unfolded,
i.e. work, position for stability,
safety and ease of access for
maintenance. However, parking
the CultiP ress in th e folded
position (using the parking stands
provided) is acceptable in the
normal course of operation.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment: As a general rule the trac-
tor oil ow rate should be set in
the lowest setting before starting.
This can then be increased to allow the desired rate of operation
as applicable. This will minimise
excessive oil ow and consequent
power usage and heat generation.
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to
the CultiPress / Preparing for
Transport
Rigid Machines (3.3m and 4.0m):
1. Couple the four hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two levelling
board hoses are together and the two
drawbar cylinder hoses are together.
2. Use the hydraulics to raise or lower the
height of the shackle before hitching up
to the tractor drawbar clevis.
Do not use the tractor pick-up
hitch to attach the machine to the
tractor. This could cause damage
to the tractor and the machine.
3. Carefully operate the hydraulics to
lower the drawbar and tilt the CultiPress
onto the road transport wheels. Fully
extend the drawbar cylinder.
4. Fully raise the levelling board.
Do not open taps while tractor
hydraulics are in oat.
The hoses in the lift circuit have
a maximum rated pressure of
415bar, and should be replaced
every 6 years. Other components
in this locking circuit have a maximum rated pressure of at least
350bar.
5. Close the tap on the drawbar cylinder.
Folding Machines
1. Couple the six hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two wing
hoses are together, the two drawbar
cylinder hoses are together and the two
levelling board hoses are together.
2. Use the hydraulics to raise or lower the
height of the shackle before hitching up
to the tractor drawbar clevis.
Do not use the tractor pick-up
hitch to attach the machine to the
tractor. This could cause damage
to the tractor and the machine.
(4.6m, 5.5m and 6.6m):
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2. Transportation / Installation
3. Carefully operate the hydraulics to
lower the drawbar and tilt the CultiPress
onto the road transport wheels. Fully
extend the drawbar cylinders.
4. This al lows t he levelling boards
to be fully raised so that when the
CultiPress is folded the levelling
boards do not protrude beyond the 3m
transport width. Fully raise the levelling
boards.
5. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wings.
6. Ensure that the wing strap is tted to
tie the two wing sections together.
7. Ensure that parking stands are locked
in the transport position, ie. fully raised.
Beware of sudden or uncontrolled
movements if the taps are opened
with the hydraulics in oat. Do
not open taps with the tractor
hydraulics in oat.
4. Operate the hydraulics to fully unfold
the wings.
5. Lower the machine to the ground until
the chassis is level front to rear or the
drawbar cylinders touch the depth
stops.
2.5.2 Folding into the
Transport Position
1. Fully raise the levelling boards so that
they do not protrude beyond the 3m
transport width.
2.5 Folding and Unfolding
Folding Machines (4.6m, 5.5m and 6.6m)
Check for exposed persons when
lowering / unfolding the machine.
Do not climb on the machine to t
or remove the transport strap, this
should be done from the ground.
2.5.1 Unfolding into the Work
Position
1. Ensure that the parking stands are in
the fully raised position.
2. Remove the transport strap from the
rear wing cylinders. Stow the transport
strap on the lights as shown in Fig.
2.01.
2. Raise the machine onto the transport
wheels.
3. Operate the hydraulics to fully fold the
wings.
4. Fit the transport strap across the pins
on the rear wing cylinders for transport
safety.
5. Close the taps on the hosemast.
6. Lower the parking stands if th e
CultiPress is to be unhitched from the
tractor in the folded position.
Fig. 2.01: Transport Strap Stowage in Work
3. Open the taps on the hosemast.
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2. Transportation / Installation
2.6 Air Brake Coupling
Procedure
Please refer to the following procedure
when coupling or decoupling any item of
Simba Great Plains machinery tted with an
AIR brake or AIR and HYDRAULIC brake
system. Please note that this procedure
does not apply to any machines tted 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 rst 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.
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.
2.7 Preceding & Trailing
Implements
Adding a preceding or trailing
implement to the CultiPress will
affect the stability and handling
of the machine both in transport
and work.
2.7.1 Hitching a Disc Cultivator
to the CultiPress
1. Remove the transport straps from the
disc cultivator, exercise great CARE
when extending the axle cylinder.
2.6.2 When De-coupling
1. Bring the machine to the parking
position as instructed to in Section 2.9.
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).
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2. Reverse the disc cultivator up to the
CultiPress drawbar ensuring that the
two drawbars are aligned allowing
a slight clearance to e nable the
machines to be coupled together.
3. Lower the disc cultivator to the ground.
4. Connect the four hydraulic hoses from
the CultiPress into the disc cultivator
rear outlets ensuring that the two
wing hoses are together and the two
drawbar cylinder hoses are together.
Ensure that the folding circuits and lift
drawbar circuits are coupled correctly.
5. Raise the CultiPress drawbar above
the disc drawbar (200mm approx.).
Depth control shims may need to be
removed.
2. Transportation / Installation
6. Raise the disc cultivator to the same
height as the CultiPress drawbar then
reverse the disc cultivator to couple the
two machines together.
7. Fit the drawbar pin.
8. Operate the hydraulics to lower the rear
axle and drawbar, tilting the CultiPress
onto the road transport wheels. Fully
extend the drawbar cylinders.
9. Fully raise the levelling boards.
10. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wings.
11. Operate the hydraulics to lift the disc
cultivator into the transport position.
2.7.2 Transporting a CultiPress
Towed Behind a Disc Cultivator
With both machines in the transport position
i.e. raised and folded, the top frame of the
disc cultivator should be slightly nose down
or horizontal even when the downward load
from the CultiPress is applied to the drawbar
of the disc cultivator. The top frame should
NEVER be tail low in transport as this will
give a high negative loading on the tractor
which could lead to loss of traction to the
rear wheels.
Extreme caution must be taken when the
CultiPress is transported up steep gradients
and across side slopes. Higher drawbar
loading can be achieved by shortening the
drawbar cylinder.
12. Fit the disc cultivator transport straps.
13. Fit the CultiPress wing transport strap
to tie the two wing sections together.
14. Ensure that parking stands are locked
up in their work position.
When the CultiPress is used in tandem
with a disc harrow the disc should be set
to the operators manual i.e. front disc gang
to be 50mm closer to the ground than the
corresponding disc blade on the rear gang.
With both machines in the transport position
i.e. raised and folded, the top frame of the
disc cultivator should be slightly nose down
or horizontal even when the downward load
from the CultiPress is applied to the drawbar
of the disc cultivator.
Prior to leaving the eld to travel on a public
highway ensure that any clods of soil are
removed from the machine to prevent them
from fouling the road.
MAXIMUM ROAD TRANSPORT SPEED 16
MPH (25 km/h).
2.7.3 Changing from Work to
Road Transport (CultiPress
Towed Behind a Disc Cultivator)
1. Operate the hydraulics to raise the disc
and CultiPress.
2. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wings on both the disc cultivator and
the CultiPress.
3. Fit th e transport str aps to both
machines.
The frame may be levelled by altering the
rearward tilt of the CultiPress to increase or
reduce the loading on the disc rear drawbar.
It may be necessary to shorten the
levelling springs until the top frame
of the disc harrow is horizontal or
slightly nose down before moving
the machines.
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2. Transportation / Installation
Shortening the CultiPress drawbar cylinder
will increase the loading on the rear of the
disc frame. If necessary this can be used to
level the disc top frame for road transport.
2.7.4 Hitching a Rear Roll to
the CultiPress
Follow procedure 2.4 to couple a tractor to
the CultiPress. 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 CultiPress up to the roller.
2. Align the CultiPress and roller drawbars,
lower the CultiPress 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 CultiPress, ensuring that the hoses
are connected to the corresponding
circuit on the trailing machine.
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.
5. Couple the rear roll wing (fold) circuit to
the wing (fold) circuit of the CultiPress.
6. Fully raise the CultiPress and the roll
clear of the ground.
7. Check that all transport straps / devices
are tted or closed.
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If parking on uneven or sloping
ground unfold the machine and
lower rst to avoid instability.
Fig. 2.02. Wheel chocks
3. Technical Data
3. Technical Data CultiPress
3.3m 4.0m 4.6m 5.5m 6.6m
Working Width 3300mm 4000mm 4600mm 5500mm 6600mm
Transport Width 3400mm 4100mm 2900mm 2900mm 2900mm
Transport Height 2700mm 2700mm 3600mm 3800mm 3990mm
Length 6400mm 6400mm 6800mm 6800mm 6800mm
Weight 3480Kg 3910Kg 5660Kg 6630Kg 7220Kg
Tractor Power Required * 115-130 140-160 160-180 195-220 230-260
Drawbar Load ** 515Kg 575Kg 1005Kg 1025Kg 1045Kg
Axle Load 2965Kg 3395Kg 4655Kg 5605Kg 6175Kg
Centre of Gravity *** 3400mm 4000mm 4400mm 4500mm 4600mm
* It is important to correctly match your implement to your tractor for optimum performance.
** Varies with lift, tilt and options.
*** Dimension from hitch in road transport.
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4. Adjustment / Operation
4. Adjustment/Operation
4.1 Description
8
7
9
2
1
Fig. 4.01: CultiPress
1. Drawbar
2. Shim Stowage
3. Parking Stands
4. Tines (Pro-Active shown)
5. Levelling Board
6. Intermeshed DD600 Rolls
7. Transport Wheels
8. Rear Drawbar (if tted)
9. Hydraulic Hose Stowage
The Simba Great Plains CultiPress is a
versatile implement designed to perform an
excellent shallow cultivation combined with
effective consolidation. The CultiPress may
be towed on its own or in tandem behind
another implement e.g. Disc Cultivator.
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3
5
4
It can be used in reduced tillage systems
behind a disc cultivator to incorporate stubble
or to work down ploughing on medium to
heavy soil types. Like all Simba Great Plains
machines it features the latest innovations
which combine to give an efcient, well-built
unit with unrivalled reliability.
The CultiPress consists of two rows of
tines (either rigid or sprung) followed by a
hydraulically operated levelling board then
a double row of press rings.
The levelling board consists of a series of
sprung leaves with each leaf set between
each front ring. The levelling board carries
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4. Adjustment / Operation
soil ahead of the rings to ll low areas. The
sprung leaves crush clods as they pass
under the levelling board and align clods
with the front row of press rings.
The rear row of press roll rings are
intermeshed with the front row, overall ring
spacing across the machine is thereby
reduced to 115mm (4.5”). The action of
the second row of rings is to ensure that
large clods chopped by the front rings are
chopped a second time to reduce overall
clod size. The second row of rings are then
scraped by a set of rigid scrapers attached
to the rear gang beam.
The use of a CultiPress in tandem with a disc
cultivator can consolidate the straw / soil mix
through the soil prole, ensuring maximum
straw soil contact to increase the breakdown
process, minimise slug problems and leave
a rm weatherproof nish.
4.3 Pro-Active (Sprung)
Tines
The Pro-Active tines are designed to move
soil and shatter clods to a greater degree
than traditional rigid leading tines. The
ability to move in all directions (upwards and
sideways) allows them to clear stones and
other obstructions. They feature simple,
pinned tine depth adjustment for easy depth
variation.
4.2 Rigid Tines
The leading tines are individually adjusted,
utilising eighteen different height settings and
three different rake settings. Added security
of shear bolt protection ensures trouble free
operation in tough, arduous conditions.
The ability to effectively eradicate tractor
wheelings without moving dry clods onto
the wheelings is most important for even
germination.
Fig. 4.03: Pro-Active (Sprung) Tines
Fig. 4.02: Rigid Tines
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4.4 Levelling Boards
The action of the levelling boards is to carry
and drop soil to level in front of the press
rings, to rub clod against clod for additional
soil breakdown, to force clods down into the
soil prole and to present remaining clods
passing between the leaves into the front
row of press rings.
4.5 Double Disc Roller
The standard DD600 roller is made up of
individual Double Disc (patented) Ring
segments.
The DD rings are designed to consolidate
the soil whilst cutting and crushing any clods.
Even in heavy, wet soils it can easily be
operated with minimal blockages occurring.
The rear DD roller carries a proportion of the
machine’s weight to ensure consolidation.
The corrugated surface left by the roller is
weatherproof both for wet or dry situations.
Fig. 4.04a: Levelling Boards (on rigid tine models)
Fig. 4.04b: Levelling Boards (on Pro-Active tine
models)
Fig. 4.05: Double Disc Rollers
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4.6 Work Settings
In work the wing cylinders should be fully
extended. The gangs are able to oat over
any undulations on the ground due to their
oating frames.
Optimum performance has been found
to be achieved when the press roll rings
have worn away the painted nish leaving
a smooth shiny surface. When the press
roll rings are new or rusty, soil may tend to
pick up on the surface and blockage may
occur, this will reduce when the rings are
shiny again.
The CultiPress should be run with the
chassis level front to rear by extending the
drawbar cylinders to the necessary position.
The cylinders should not be over extended
as this will remove the load on the front row
of rings which could lead to reduced drive
and hence blockage of the axles.
It is not necessary to tilt the CultiPress onto
the transport wheels during headland turns
whether the machine is used independently
or in tandem with a disc cultivator. Normally,
the CultiPress should be tilted sufciently for
the tines and levelling boards to clear the
ground (at which point the rear axle wheels
will still be clear of ground contact).
When reversing the CultiPress into corners
when working headlands ensure that the
levelling boards are fully raised and the
machine tilted onto the rear set of rings far
enough to allow the lower ends of the sprung
leaves to clear the ground.
General Rules when Setting
the CultiPress
• Run the chassis horizontal to give
even drive on both sets of rings.
• Run slightly tail low to give increased
clod cutting and consolidation in
harder conditions.
• In trashy conditions the use of the
levelling board may be limited due to
raking trash.
• Increase the rake angle of the levelling
board in spring time operation to carry
more soil for levelling.
• Reduce rake angle on levelling board
to hold soil and rub clod against clod in
harder conditions. This will also align
clods with the DD rings facilitating
better cutting.
4.6.1 Levelling Boards
With the chassis set level, lower the levelling
boards until they are carrying soil. The levelling boards will need to be set higher during
1st pass operations especially on ploughed
land where large clods may not be able to
pass under or between the sprung leaves.
The boards need to carry a certain amount
of soil to effect a levelling operation and also
to give a clod to clod crushing action. Use
the hydraulics to raise and lower the boards
to carry more or less soil when levelling the
headland troughs for example.
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4.7 Pitch Control
Pitch control on the CultiPress is governed
by the quantity of shims tted to the depth
stops attached to the drawbar cylinders.
Increasing the number of shims will lift the
front of the chassis when lowered into the
work position. Ensure that equal quantities
of shims are added or removed from each
cylinder.
Running the CultiPress level allows the
front and rear press rings to give an even
consolidation and clod crushing action, with
the sprung leaves of the levelling board
aiding the clod crushing action, aligning the
clods for the front row of rings.
Running the machine significantly nose
down or raised will reduce the load on the
rear axle leading to loss of drive of the axle
and then blockage, together with a reduced
consolidation effect.
As such, especially under wet conditions,
it is advisable to check on the cultivation
effect of the CultiPress. Often the use of the
press 12 - 24 hours after the disc or longer
following the plough gives a far superior
surface consolidation effect.
When the CultiPress is used tilted onto the
rear row of rings the loading on the disc
cultivator or tractor drawbar is increased.
This will cause the rear of the disc to dig
deeper moving the rear gang to the right.
Shortening disc harrow levelling springs
should allow allow a disc harrow to pull
straight again. Equally, increased tractor
drawbar loadings will deepen wheelings
requiring more effort to eradicate these.
It is not necessary to tilt the CultiPress onto
the transport wheels during headland turns
whether the machine is used independently
or in tandem with a disc cultivator.
If any roll axle starts to block regularly, this
is generally an indication that the roll axle
is not tight. Failure to keep the axles tight
results in loss of drive between each pair of
rings allowing rings to turn individually on
the axle. Should this occur the axle must
be tightened immediately to prevent any
damage occurring to the axle shaft.
If the roll axles start to block regularly this
may also be an indication that the ground
conditions are too wet for the CultiPress to
be effective.
In practice it is possible to use the CultiPress
on ground conditions that are unsuitable to
achieve the desired effect, and it is usually
possible to operate the machine without
regular blockage under such unsuitable
conditions, assuming that the axles are tight
and rings smooth.
Full y ext endi ng th e dra wbar
cylinders and then reversing into
the headland furrow could lead to
damage of the cylinders.
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4. Adjustment / Operation
4.8 Using Shims
Before using shims to alter machine settings
ensure the machine is stationary and the
tractor is turned off with the keys out. Ensure
that all operators are clear of the machine
and that no load is being held on any existing
shims in the cylinder.
To t the shims hold them by the handle and,
using a rm action, clip them onto the rod
as shown in Fig. 4.06. They are removed by
using a nger to pull rmly on the handle.
Check the cylinders for damage
and debris before tting shims.
Only attempt to add or remove
shims using the handle. Trying to
manipulate shims using the jaws
could result in injury.
4.9 Work Instructions
Driving speed
The CultiPress can be driven at speeds of
up to 12 km/h.
This depends on the eld conditions (type
of soil, surface trash, etc.).
Drive more slowly if the conditions are
difcult or a rmer nish is required.
Beware of stones being thrown by
the spring action of tines returning
from their stressed state in work.
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 changing machine settings
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.
When manoeuvring the machine,
pay attention to your surroundings.
Ensure that nobody (children!) is
in the manoeuvring area.
• 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.
Fig. 4.06: Shims
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4.10 Checks
The working qu ality de pends on the
adjustments and checks made prior to and
during work, as well as on regular servicing
and maintenance of the machine.
Before beginning work it is therefore
important to carry out any necessary
servicing and to lubricate the machine as
required.
Checks prior to, and during
work:
• Is the machine correctly hitched up and
the coupling device locked?
• Have the hydraulic and electric lines
been connected according to the colour
coding?
• Is the machine in a level operating
position and the working depth set
correctly?
• Regularly inspect the machine for
damage and signs of overloading (stress
cracks on welded joints, frame distortion)
Working Elements
• Are the double disc rings and other
cul tiva tion to ols in a service able
condition?
• Are the scrapers still operable, so that
the rolls do not jam?
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5. Servicing and Maintenance
5. Servicing and
Maintenance
Follow the safety instructions for
servicing and maintenance.
Maintenance work should only
be undertaken with the machine
unfolded and lowered or on stands
with the hydraulic taps shut.
When working under the machine
ensure that the tractor handbrake
is on.
5.1 Servicing
Your machine has been designed and
constructed for maximum performance,
oper ation al efficie ncy an d ope rator
friendliness under a wide variety of operating
conditions.
5.3 Double Disc Axles
The axles on this roller are tensioned by the
main axle through the centre of the rings
and bearings.
Specialist equipment is required
for the disassembly of Double
Disc axles. Please consult your
dealer under any circumstances
that require disassembly of these
axles.
Maintenance of these rollers is limited to
daily greasing of the bearings to ush out
dirt, and regular inspection to ensure the
assemblies are tight, and scrapers are
correctly set. The axles can be tightened
provided the bearing pillar ‘U’ bolts are
loosened to avoid preloading the bearings
as they move sideways to each other.
Ensure the bearing pillars are re- tightened
to the mainframe after this.
Prior to delivery, your machine has been
checked at the factory and by your authorised
dealer to ensure that you receive a machine
in optimum condition.
To ensure trouble-free operation,
it is important that servicing and
maintenance work is performed at
the recommended intervals.
5.2 Cleaning
In order to ensure that the machine is
always in operating condition and to achieve
optimum performance, perform the cleaning
and servicing work at regular intervals.
Avoid cleaning the roll / disc bearings with
a high- pressure hose or a direct water jet.
The housing, screwed connections and ball
bearings are not watertight.
5.4 Hydraulics
A low oil ow should be used,
i.e., tractor tickover or low ow
selected.
The wing circuit is controlled by an
overcentre valve contained within
the manifold block which positively
locks oil ow until pressurised by
the tractor. System pressure can
be retained in the circuit even
after depressurisation of the
tractor quick release couplings.
Exercise extreme care when
checking the valve or circuits,
and under no circumstances
attempt to adjust or loosen ttings
without prior reference to your
authorised Simba Great Plains
dealer, and detailed maintenance
instructions.
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5. Servicing and Maintenance
5.5 Tines
When performing maintenance
work on ti nes extreme care
should be taken. Wear goggles
and gloves at at all times when
maintaining tines.
Safely support unfolded machine
in raised position using taps
and stands before attempting
maintenance work on tines.
Do not attempt to assist tting tine
points with a steel headed hammer,
this can lead to splintering of the
metal due to its hardness, which
can cause injury. If tine fitting
requires assistance, a copper/
hide or plastic mallet should be
used.
5.6 Levelling Boards
Safely support the unfolded
machine in a raised position using
taps and stands before attempting
maintenance work on the levelling
boards.
5.7 Brakes & Wheel Hubs
The brakes should be tested before using for
the rst time and after the rst laden journey.
Check that the road and parking
brakes operate and release
correctly before using the
machine.
Check for hydraulic uid and air
leaks.
Brake and hub maintenance and
servicing should be carried out by
an authorised Simba Great Plains
dealer.
ENGAGE POINT
REMOVAL TOOL
STRIKE WITH
MALLET
5.8 Preparation for
Storage
If you need to store the machine for a longer
period, observe the following points:
• Park the machine undercover if possible.
• Protect the roll / discs against rust. If
you need to spray the implements with
oil, use light biologically degradable oils,
e.g. rape oil.
Cover any rubber sections before
using oil sprays. These sections
mus t no t be oil ed. Remo ve
any traces of oil with a suitable
cleaning agent.
Fig. 5.01: Knock-on Tine Point Removal Tool
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