Simba X-Press Installation and operation manual

X-PRESS
OPERATORS MANUAL
& PARTS LIST
ENGLISH
P17897B
19/07/11

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InternationalLtd.(P17962)
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InternationalLtd.(P17964)
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InternationalLtd.(P17966)
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SimbaInternationalLtd.(P17967)
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SimbaInternationalLtd.(P17969)

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DeclarationofConformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Simba X-Press, 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:
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
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
Entertherelevantdatainthefollowinglistuponacceptanceofthemachine:
OperatingInstructions/SparePartsList:July2011
Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________
 Street: ________________________________________
 Place: ________________________________________
 Tel.: ________________________________________
 Dealer’sCustomerNo.: ______________________________
SIMBA Address: SIMBA
 WoodbridgeRoadInd.Est.
 Sleaford
 Lincolnshire
 NG347EW
  
 Tel.: +44(0)1529304654
 Fax: +44(0)1529413468
 E-Mail: [email protected]
 SIMBA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
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X-Press/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&TrailingImplements.........................................................................19
2.7.1HitchingaDiscHarrowtotheX-Press.................................................................19
2.7.2TransportinganX-PressTowedBehindaDiscHarrow......................................20
2.7.3ChangingfromWorktoRoadTransport(X-PressBehindaDiscHarrow)...........20
2.7.4HitchingaRearRolltotheX-Press.....................................................................20
2.8 WhenDrivingontheRoad...................................................................................21
2.9 ParkingtheMachine.............................................................................................21
3. Technical Data X-Press ..................................................................23

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4. Adjustment/Operation ....................................................................24
4.1 Description...........................................................................................................24
4.2 DiscUnits.............................................................................................................26
4.3 DoubleDiscRoller................................................................................................27
4.4 DDlightRoll.........................................................................................................33
4.5 WorkSettings.......................................................................................................28
4.6 UsingShims.........................................................................................................29
4.7 StartingSettings...................................................................................................29
4.7.1VariationofSettings.............................................................................................30
4.8 AdjustingDiscFrameDepth.................................................................................31
4.9 WorkInstructions..................................................................................................31
4.10 Checks.................................................................................................................31
5. Servicing and Maintenance ...........................................................32
5.1 Servicing...............................................................................................................32
5.2 Cleaning...............................................................................................................32
5.3 DiscHubMaintenance........................................................................................32
5.3.1TighteningDiscHubs...........................................................................................32
5.3.2BearingSeals.......................................................................................................33
5.4 Brakes&WheelHubs..........................................................................................33
5.5 DoubleDiscAxles................................................................................................33
5.6 DDLightRoll........................................................................................................33
5.7 ToAdjusttheSystemPressure............................................................................34
5.8 PreparationforStorage........................................................................................35
5.9 OperatorSupport..................................................................................................35
5.10 MaintenanceIntervals..........................................................................................35
5.11 MaintenanceOverview.........................................................................................36
5.12 LubricatingtheMachine.......................................................................................37
5.13 HandlingofLubricants..........................................................................................37
5.14 Lubricants&HydraulicOil...................................................................................38
6. Faults and Remedies ......................................................................39
7. Parts & Assembly ...........................................................................41

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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!
SIMBA 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
SIMBAviayourdealer.
Introduction

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Operating Instructions
1. Safety Data
Thefollowingwarningsandsafetyinstruc-
tions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 starting up the
machine!
Never reach into any
revolvingparts!
Parts may fly off during
operation. Keep a safe
distance away from the
machine!
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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
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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.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 retighten if
necessary.
In the event of malfunctions,
stop and secure the machine
immediately.
Ensurethatanyfaultsareremedied
immediately.
1.4 No Liability for
Consequential Damage
The X-Press has been manufactured by
SIMBA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
during operation for correct
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.
1.2 Use for the Intended
Purpose
The SIMBA X-Press 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.
OriginalpartsandaccessoriesfromSIMBA
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 products may have a detrimental
effect on specic design features of the
machineandaffectthesafetyof machine
operatorsandthemachineitself.SIMBAwill
acceptnoliabilityfordamageresultingfrom
theuseofnon-originalpartsoraccessories.
TheSIMBAX-Press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will
acceptnoliabilityfordamageresultingfrom
improperuse.Theriskwillbebornesolely
bytheoperator.
Use of the X-Press 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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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 undertaken 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.
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 remain
under pressure permanently
(even after following manual
depressurisation procedures
with a tractor / 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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Bewareoftrappinghazardswhen
manipulating the parking stands
or other moving parts. Ensure
anyheavy componentsare fully
supportedwhenremovingpins/
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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.
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
maintenance 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!
Fig. 1.01: HydraulicTaps
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
specic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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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1.8 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 specied 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.
1.9 Authorised Operators
Only those persons who have 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).
Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedyanydecienciesimmediately!Pay
particularattentiontohoserenewalintervals
as outlined in the specic 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
certied by a suitably qualied 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qualied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.
Prior to performing maintenance and ser-
vicingwork,ensurethatthemachineisposi-
tioned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specicallydesignedforthispurpose.
Before cleaning the machine with water,
steam jets (high-pressure cleaning appa-
ratus) 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 in-
stance).
Lubricateallthelubricatingpointstoforce
outanytrappedwater.
When carrying out servicing and main-
tenance work, retighten any loose screw
connections.
Whenservicingthemachinetakeprecauti-
onsagainstsoil,dust,seedcoatings,oilor
any other hazardous substances that you
mightencounter.
1.SafetyData
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sufcientdependingondailyworkrates.

15X-Press
Operating Instructions
2.3 Installation
Whencarryingoutinstallationandmainte-
nance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re-
leased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.
•Checkallimportantscrewconnections!
•Lubricateallnipplesandjoints!
•Checkallhydraulicconnectionsandlines
fordamage.
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X-Presscanbetransportedonpublic
roadsbyhitchingituptoatractororona
low-loader.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensionsandweightswhen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fullled.
The transportation width can
varyaccordingtotheadjustment
of working parts (eg. discs, roll,
etc).  It may be necessary to
adjusttheseelementsinorderto
achieve the minimum transport
width.
Adjustments, including the
attachmentoftransportdevices,
shouldbemadeatgroundlevel;
lowering the machine may be
necessarytoachievethis.
• The maximum permissible speed is 25
km/h.
2.Transportation/Installation

X-Press
Operating Instructions
16
2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor
to the X-Press / Preparing for
Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensurethatno-oneisbetweenthe
tractorandthemachine.
When the X-Press 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X-Pressinthefoldedposition
(usingtheparkingstandsprovided)
isacceptableinthenormalcourse
ofoperation.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment:
Asageneralrulethetractoroilow
rateshouldbesetinthelowestset-
ting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.
1. Ensure the tractor hydraulics are
depressurised and in the locked or
closed(notoat)setting.
2. Ensuretherearaxletapsarelocked
to avoid high pressure at the quick
releasecouplings.
3. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two wing
hoses (yellow) are together and the
twodrawbarcylinderhoses(red)are
together.
4. Connect the tractor to the drawbar
usingthehydraulicstoraiseorlower
theheightoftheshackle.
5. Opentherearaxletaps
6. Carefully operate the hydraulics to
lowerthedrawbarandtilttheX-Press
ontotheroadtransportwheels.Fully
extendthedrawbarandaxlecylinders.
7. Ifthemachineisunfoldedthenoperate
thefoldcircuitandfoldthemachine.
Fitthewingstraptotiethetwowing
sectionstogether.
Themachineshouldbelowered
so that the transport strap can
bettedfromtheground.Donot
climbonthemachine.
8. Ensurethatparkingstandsarelocked
upintheirworkpositions.
Fig. 2.01: Rear Axle Cylinder
Fig. 2.02: Manifold Block
2.Transportation/Installation

17X-Press
Operating Instructions
2.5 Folding and Unfolding
2.5.1 Unfolding into the Work
Position
 
1. Ensurethatthetapsontherearaxle
cylinder(Fig.2.01,tapsAandB)arein
theopenposition(ie.inlinewithow).
2. Removethetransportstrapfromthe
rearwingcylinders.Donotclimbon
themachinetoremovethetransport
strap.
3. Lift the machine clear of the ground
readyforunfolding.
4. Operatethehydraulicstofullyunfold
thewings.
When wings are fully lowered
they will appear to be lower at
the wingtips. This is to enable
themachineto‘oat’overuneven
groundinworkandisnormal.
5. Ensurethattheparkingstandsarein
thefullyraisedposition.
6. Lowerthemachinetothegrounduntil
thedrawbarcylinderstouchthedepth
stops.
7. Retract the rear axle cylinders
completely.
8. Closethetapsontherearaxletolock
thewheelsclearofthegroundduring
work.
9. Check the wing pressure on the
gauge(showninFig.2.02).Ifthisis
aboveorbelowthedesiredvaluethen
pressurisethewingstofoldwhichwill
zerothesetting.Increasethepressure
onthe cylindersidebyadjustingthe
valve (Fig.2.02, valve 3) clockwise.
Byrotatinganticlockwisethepressure
willbereduced(seepage34formore
details).Pressurisetounfolduntilthe
requiredpressureisachieved.
10. Draw the X-Press into work then
set the desired pitch of the machine
by adding or removing shims from
the drawbar cylinder or disc frame
adjusters.Thechassisshouldideally
besettorunslightlynosehigh.The
drawbarhydraulicsmaybeworkedin
oatifdesired.
2.5.2 Folding into the
Transport Position

1. Opentheaxletaps(Fig.2.01,tapsA
andB).
2. Operatethehydraulicstofullyraisethe
machine.
3. Foldthemachinefully.
4. Lower the machine to maximise
stability while ensuring adequate
clearanceforroadtransport.
5. Close the taps on the rear axle. Fit
thetransportstrapfortransportsafety.
The strap should be tted from the
ground.Donotclimbonthemachine.
6. Themachineisreadyfortransport.If
the X-Press is to be unhitched from
the tractor in the folded position the
parkingstandsshouldbelowered.
Fig. 2.03 Folded Machine
2.Transportation/Installation

X-Press
Operating Instructions
18
2.5.3 Following Harrow
Operation
Into Work:
1. Arrive in field and unfold machine
accordingtooperatinginstructions
2. Whilstatrearofmachineclosingaxle
tapsmovePins(qty2)fromfrontmost
holes(bylug)torearhole.
3. Removepinonouterquadrantplate
andre-positioninthehighestpossible
holeforstorage.
4. Drivingforwardwilliptheharrowout
intoaworkposition
5. Whenturninginwork,tipthemachine
rearwards into the roll.  Reversing
the machine in this position allows
theharrowtoiptemporarilyintothe
transport position.  Driving forwards
againipstheharrowbackintowork.
Turninginworkmustonlybeon
theDD700rearroll.Attemptingto
lowerthetransportaxlewiththe
harrow in the work position will
seriously damage the following
harrowcomponents.
Into Transport:
1. TilttheX-Pressontotherearrolland
reverse the machine slightly as if
performingaheadlandturn.
2. Whilst at the rear of the machine
openingthetransportaxletaps,move
theharrowclamppins(qty2)fromthe
frontholestotherearholesbythelugs.
3. Usethepinintheouterquadrantplate
tothelowestpositionpermittedthatit
willlocktheharrowarmdown.
4. Continue folding the X-Press in
accordance with the operating
instructions.
2.6 Air Brake Coupling
Procedure
Pleaserefertothefollowingprocedurewhen
couplingordecouplinganyitemofSIMBA
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.
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.
2.Transportation/Installation

19X-Press
Operating Instructions
2.7 Preceding & Trailing
Implements
2.7.1 Hitching a Disc Harrow
to the X-Press
1. Removethetransportstrapsfromthe
disc harrow, exercise great CARE
whenextendingtheaxlecylinder.
2. Reverse the disc harrow up to the
X-Pressdrawbarensuringthatthetwo
drawbarsarealignedallowingaslight
clearancetoenablethemachinesto
becoupledtogether.
3. Lowerthedischarrowtotheground.
4. Connect the four hydraulic hoses
fromtheX-Pressintothedischarrow
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.
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).
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.
5. RaisetheX-Pressdrawbarabovethe
discdrawbar(200mmapprox.).
6. Raise the disc harrow to the same
height as the X-Press drawbar then
reverse the disc harrow to couple
the two machines together. A pair
of additional taps (P00774) may be
required in the lift circuit of the disc
harrowortheX-Press.Thiswillisolate
thedrawbarcircuit.
7. Operatethehydraulicstolowertherear
axleand drawbar,tiltingthe X-Press
ontotheroadtransportwheels.Fully
extendthedrawbarcylinders.
8. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wings.
9. Operatethehydraulicstoliftthedisc
harrowintothetransportposition.
10. Fitthedischarrowtransportstraps.
11. FittheX-Presswingtransportstrapto
tiethetwowingsectionstogether.
12. Ensurethatparkingstandsarelocked
upintheirworkposition.
WhentheX-Press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 harrow should be slightly nose down
orhorizontalevenwhenthedownwardload
fromtheX-Pressisappliedtothedrawbar
ofthedischarrow.
Theframemaybelevelledbyalteringthe
rearwardtiltoftheX-Presstoincreaseor
reducetheloadingonthediscreardrawbar.
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Operating Instructions
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2.7.4 Hitching a Rear Roll to
the X-Press
Followprocedure2.4(page16)tocouplea
tractortotheX-Press.Oncethetractoris
safelyconnectedtotheimplementandinits
foldedsetting,raisethemachinefullyclear
oftheground.
1. ReversetheX-Pressuptotheroller.
2. AligntheX-Pressandrollerdrawbars,
lowertheX-Press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X-Press,ensuringthatthehoses
are connected to the corresponding
circuitonthetrailingmachine.
5. Coupletherearrollwing(fold)circuit
tothewing(fold)circuitoftheX-Press.
6. Fully raise the X-Press and the roll
clearoftheground.
7. Checkthatalltransportstraps/devices
aretted.
2.7.2 Transporting an X-Press
Towed Behind a Disc Harrow
Withbothmachinesinthetransportposition
i.e.raisedandfolded,thetopframeofthe
disc harrow should be slightly nose down
orhorizontalevenwhenthedownwardload
fromtheX-Pressisappliedtothedrawbar
of the disc harrow. 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
X-Pressistransported upsteepgradients
andacrosssideslopes.Onthewidemodels,
higherdrawbarloadingcanbeachievedby
shorteningthedrawbarcylinder.
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KPH).
2.7.3 Changing from Work
to Road Transport (X-Press
Towed Behind a Disc Harrow)
1. Removethedischarrowwinglocking
bolts.
2. Operatethehydraulicstoraisethedisc
andX-Press.
3. Operate the hydraulics to fold the
wingsonboththedischarrowandthe
X-Press.
4. Fit the transport straps to both
machines.
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.
Shortening the X-Press 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.
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