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3.1.5.
Folding into the Transport Position
Before folding the machine move the tines into their shallowest setting in order to achieve a transport
width of less than 3 metres when folded.
1. Remove any excess soil and debris from the machine.
2. If it has not already been done, turn off the inline hydraulic tap on the catcher line (blue).
3. Raise the transport wheels fully by extending the wheel cylinders (blue) to full stroke! This must be
done to avoid any damage to the machine.
4. Turn off the power source to the solenoid valve (the machine comes with this wired into the side
light function on the light cable). This must be done to allow oil flow out of the tilt cylinders.
5. With the wheel unit fully raised operate the tilt cylinder (green) circuit to fold the machine forward.
Continue to pump until the spine touches the stops on the drawbar.
6. With the wings now vertical, checking the taps on the catcher line is closed, operate the wing (blue)
circuit to close the wings around the drawbar.
7. With the wings closed around the drawbar open the tap on the catcher line.
8. With the catcher inline tap open continue to operate the wing (yellow) circuit to lift the catchers and
take the load of the machine.
9. Turn off the inline tap to lock the catchers up, fold the light units up and make one final check
around the machine.
10. The press is now ready for road transport.
4. Air Brake Coupling Procedure
Please refer to the following procedure when coupling or decoupling any item of
Simba Great Plains machinery fitted with an AIR brake or AIR and HYDRAULIC brake system. Please
note that this procedure does not apply to any machines fitted with a HYDRAULIC system ONLY.
4.1. When Coupling
1. Reverse up to the machine and connect the machine to the tractor as instructed.
2. With the machine connected couple the air lines. When coupling ensure the yellow line is attached
first 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.
4.1.1.
When De-coupling
1. Bring the machine to the parking position as instructed.
2. With the machine still connected to the tractor remove the red brake line followed by the yellow line.
3. Your brakes will now be ON and will hold, ensuring they have been adjusted and maintained
correctly, the machine in position. (note: if the machine‘s tank is drained of air once all lines have been
detached the brakes will come off (same situation as pushing the shunt valve).
4. Continue de-coupling the machine until it is fully disconnected.
