Great Plains TL350 Operator Manual

Operator Manual

Simba TL300 / TL350

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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Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Great Plains Simba TL, 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

1.3.1 No Liability for Consequential Damage ................................................................. 11

1.4 Road Trafc Safety ...................................................................................................12

1.5 Accident Prevention ..................................................................................................12

1.5.1 Hitching-up the machine ........................................................................................ 12

1.5.2 Changing Equipment .............................................................................................12

1.5.3 During Operation ...................................................................................................13

1.6 Servicing & Maintenance .......................................................................................... 13

2. Transportation and Installation..........................................................15

2.1 Delivery.....................................................................................................................15

2.2 Transportation...........................................................................................................15

2.3 Installation ................................................................................................................15

2.4 Hitching Up / Preparing for Transport ....................................................................... 16

2.5 When driving on the road .........................................................................................16

2.6 Parking the machine ................................................................................................. 16

3. Technical Data ....................................................................................17

4. Adjustment/Operation .........................................................................18

4.1 Description................................................................................................................18

4.2 3 Point Linkage ......................................................................................................... 19

4.3 Tines .........................................................................................................................19

4.4 Levelling Discs..........................................................................................................19

4.5 DD Light Roller .........................................................................................................20

4.6 Cage Roller...............................................................................................................20

4.7 Work Settings ...........................................................................................................21

4.8 Depth Control ...........................................................................................................21

4.9 Work Instructions ......................................................................................................22

4.10 Parking the machine ............................................................................................... 22

4.11 Using Shims ............................................................................................................22

4.12 Checks....................................................................................................................23

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5. Servicing and Maintenance ................................................................24

5.1 Servicing ...................................................................................................................24

5.2 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................24

5.3 Tines .........................................................................................................................24

5.4 Disc Hub Maintenance ............................................................................................24

5.5 DD Light Roll ............................................................................................................25

5.6 Preparation for Storage ............................................................................................25

5.7 Operator Support ...................................................................................................... 26

5.8 Maintenance Intervals ..............................................................................................26

5.9 Maintenance Overview .............................................................................................27

5.10 Lubricating the Machine .........................................................................................28

5.11 Handling of Lubricants ............................................................................................28

5.12 Lubricants ...............................................................................................................29

6. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................30

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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 a int e n a n ce an 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

Rea d and observe the
Opera t ing In s tructio n s
befor e start ing 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 instr uction s 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 r e a c h into a n y
revolving parts!

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1. Safety Data

Refer to Operating Instruc­tions before 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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