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Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT
M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: [email protected]
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk
Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT
M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: [email protected]
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk
FIG 6.0 3M LDT IN COUPLING POSITION WITH 2ND STAGE
CULTIVATION EQUIPMENT IN WORKING MODE
Refer to the tractor’s operators manual for safe use of the coupling
controls. Keep all personnel clear of the zone between the tractor rear
linkage and the Grange 3m LDT when undertaking coupling procedures.
Ensure that the tractor is safely coupled to the 3m LDT before raising
the implement and engaging transmission.
When connecting 2nd stage cultivation/seeding equipment; activate the
tractor auxiliary hydraulics to lift the Grange 3m LDT main beam and
cutting discs to the top of their travel. This provides suitable clearance
to lower the main frame on the tractors three point linkage to couple
up with the Grange 3m LDT with the 2nd stage cultivation/seeding
equipment using either clevis or link arm attachment.
Ensure that the 2nd stage cultivation/seeding equipment is safely
attached the rear of the Grange 3m LDT along with hydraulic and
electrical connections.
10.1 Clevis hitch
The mass of the rear clevis hitch on the Grange 3m LDT equipment
has a mass of 45kg. Therefore the safe working procedure is to put
the coupling pin through the clevis hitch and secure in place, with a
washer and nut and bolt. Use a workshop crane or other approved
lifting systems to take the weight before removing the locating pin.
Readjust and relocate securing pin with the appropriate lynch pin
before releasing from the lifting equipment. Fig 7.0 and 8.0 illustrates
the component and securing method.
TOWING PIN AND ALSO USED FOR
ATTACHING THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Connect the hydraulic couplings to the tractor double acting services.
Be-aware of the hazards associated with hydraulic hoses under pressure.
FIG 10.0 LINK ARM HITCH REMOVED FROM
REAR OF GRANGE 3M LDT
10.2 link arm hitch
The mass of the rear link arm hitch has a mass of approximately 100kg.
Removal of the rear link arm hitch will require the use of mechanical
handling equipment with adequate lift capacity and counterbalance,
with the use of compliant strops or chains and lifting hook. Fig 9.0
identifies the lifting point, which is at located at the components centre
of gravity and Fig 10.0 illustrates the Grange 3m LDT once the link arm
hitch has been removed.
FIG 9.0 SECURING POINT FOR LINK ARM
HITCH REMOVAL
FIG 7.0 ATTACHMENT PIN
FIG 8.0 LYNCH PIN FOR SECURING
ATTACHMENT PIN
