Great Plains Simba Culti Press Operator Manual

Operator Manual

Simba CultiPress

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.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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EN

Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Great Plains Simba CultiPress, as dened by the
Serial Number attached to the Machine Chassis, conforms with the following Directives and Regulations,
and has been certied accordingly.

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EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Specically 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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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 specic 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 prot 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 notied 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
notied 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 specically 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 Certicate 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 Identication

Machine Identication

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

Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________

Street: ________________________________________

Place: ________________________________________

Tel.: ________________________________________

Dealer’s Customer No.: ______________________________

Great Plains Address:

Great Plains Simba

Woodbridge Road Ind. Est.

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 7EW

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

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 Trafc 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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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

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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!

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 reserv e t h e r i g ht to alter
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
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.:

• Oper ation (including p repar ation ,

remedying of faults in the operating
sequence and servicing).

• Ma i n t e nan c e ( m ain t e n a nce a n d

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 conrms
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 Great Plains Simba CultiPress is
built using the latest technology and in
accordance with the relevant recognised
safety regula tions. 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.

Original parts and accessories from 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 non­original Great Plains products may have
a detrimental effect on specific design
features of the machine and affect the safety
of machine operators and the machine
itself. Great Plains will accept no liability
for damage resulting from the use of non­original parts or accessories.

The Great Plains Simba 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. Great Plains will accept no liability for
damage resulting from improper use. The
risk will be borne solely by the operator.

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 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 tightness and retig hten if
necessary.

In th e even t of malfunc tions,
stop and secure the machine
immediately.

Ensure that any faults are remedied
immediately.

1.4 No Liability for
Consequential Damage

The Simba 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).

Use of the Simba 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.

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Therefore, it is crucial to always
check your machine before and
during operat i o n f o r c o rrect
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 Trafc 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 specied 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 undertake n regarding the
machine’s use. Specically, 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 accumu lator can rema in
under pressure permanently
(even after following manual
depres surisation procedur es
with a t r a c t o r / i mplement
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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