GREAT PLAINS Simba SL700 User manual

Operator Manual
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the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Simba SL700
Great Plains
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2013 Printed 2016-07-15
603-216M-ENG Rev A EN

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DeclarationofConformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GreatPlainsUKLtd.herebydeclarethattheGreat Plains Simba SL,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.

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:
GreatPlainsUKLtd.
WoodbridgeRoad
SLEAFORD
Lincolnshire
NG347EW
England
Telephone(+44)(0)1529304654.
CERTIFIEDONBEHALFOFGREATPLAINSUKLTD.:
JamesMcNair
ManagingDirector

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WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
InthiswarrantyGreatPlainsUK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GreatPlainsUK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GreatPlainsUKLtd.
(g) anymaintenanceisnotcarriedoutinaccordancewiththeserviceschedulesintheoperator’s
manual.
(h) the Installation and Warranty Registration Certicate is not received by Great Plains UK Ltd.,
ServiceDept.,WoodbridgeRoad,Sleaford,Lincolnshire,England,NG347EW,within7daysof
installinganewmachine.
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Machine Identication
Entertherelevantdatainthefollowinglistuponacceptanceofthemachine:
Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________
 Street: ________________________________________
 Place: ________________________________________
 Tel.: ________________________________________
 Dealer’sCustomerNo.: ______________________________
Great Plains Address:
 GreatPlainsUKLtd.
 WoodbridgeRoadInd.Est.
 Sleaford
 Lincolnshire
 NG347EW
  
 Tel.: +44(0)1529304654
 Fax: +44(0)1529413468
 E-Mail: [email protected]
 GreatPlainsCustomerNo.:____________________________ 
Serial Number
Type of Machine
Machine Width
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Accessories
MachineIdentication

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Contents
MachineIdentication.............................................................................................................5
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SL700/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 TrailingImplements...............................................................................................18
2.6.1HitchingaPressRolltotheSL700.......................................................................18
2.7 Whendrivingontheroad......................................................................................18
2.8 Parkingthemachine.............................................................................................18
3. Technical Data SL700 .....................................................................19
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4. Adjustment/Operation .....................................................................20
4.1 Description............................................................................................................20
4.2 DepthWheels........................................................................................................21
4.3 DiscUnits..............................................................................................................22
4.4 SpringResetTines................................................................................................22
4.5 DoubleDiscRoller................................................................................................23
4.6 TurboJet................................................................................................................23
4.7 WorkSettings........................................................................................................24
4.8 StartingSettings....................................................................................................24
4.9 DepthControl........................................................................................................26
4.10UsingShims..........................................................................................................26
4.11 WorkInstructions..................................................................................................27
4.12Parkingthemachine.............................................................................................27
4.13Checks..................................................................................................................27
5. Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................28
5.1 Servicing...............................................................................................................28
5.2 Cleaning................................................................................................................28
5.3 DiscHubMaintenance.........................................................................................28
5.3.1TighteningDiscHubs............................................................................................28
5.3.2BearingSeals........................................................................................................29
5.4 SpringResetTines................................................................................................29
5.5 DDLightRoll.........................................................................................................30
5.6 Brakes&WheelHubs...........................................................................................30
5.7 Hydraulics.............................................................................................................30
5.8 PreparationforStorage.........................................................................................30
5.9 OperatorSupport..................................................................................................31
5.10MaintenanceIntervals...........................................................................................31
5.10.1EndofSeasonService/Storage..........................................................................31
5.11 MaintenanceOverview..........................................................................................32
5.12LubricatingtheMachine........................................................................................34
5.13HandlingofLubricants..........................................................................................34
5.14Lubricants&HydraulicOil.....................................................................................35
6. Faults and Remedies .......................................................................36
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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.
Theseoperatinginstructionsaretoberead
andfollowedbyallpersonsworkingonor
withthemachine,e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation,
remedying of faults in the operating
sequenceandservicing).
• Maintenance (maintenance 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 conrms
your formal acceptance of the machine.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedateof
delivery.
We reserve the right 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.
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1. Safety Data
The following warnings and safety
instructions apply to all sections of these
OperatingInstructions.
1.1 Safety Symbols
On the machine
Nopassengersareallowed
onthemachine!
Keep clear of the working
rangeoffoldablemachine
components!
Never reach into areas
wherethereisadangerof
being crushed by moving
parts!
Watch out for escaping
pressurised uids! Follow
the instructions in the
OperatingInstructions!
Read and observe the
Operating Instructions
beforeusingthemachine!
Never reach into any
revolvingparts!
Parts may fly off during
operation. Keep a safe
distance away from the
machine!
1.SafetyData

10 Simba SL700
603-216M-ENG
2016-07-15
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).
1.SafetyData