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CONTENTS

1.0  Identification of manual   

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

1.1  Introduction to the Grange 3m LDT   

 

 

 

 

4

 

1.2  Meanings and definitions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

2.0 Safety considerations during the machines life cycle 

 

 

 

6

3.0 Check your own working systems! 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

3.1 Risk assessment for use of Grange 3m LDT across its intended lifecycle 

7

4.0 Safety decals 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

5.0 Equipment specifications   

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

5.1 Rear attachments 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

6.0 Lifting and slinging of Grange 3m LDT. 

 

 

 

 

 

12

7.0 Storage of machinery when not in use 

 

 

 

 

 

12

8.0 Component identification   

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

8.1 Soil engaging components & Main Frame 

 

 

 

 

13

 

8.2 Hydraulic services to operate the Grange 3m LDT 

 

 

 

14

 

8.3 Lift and lower rams - depth control   

 

 

 

 

15

 

8.4 

Disc 

rams 

– 

Depth 

control 

      16

 

8.5 Attachment option   

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

9.0 Coupling up 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

10.0 Setting up machine for work 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

10.1 

Clevis 

hitch 

        23

11.0 Transport safety   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

11.1 Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 

 

 

24

12.0 Getting started in the field. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

12.1 Headland turns and working sequence. 

 

 

 

 

27

 

12.2 Back into work after headland turn.   

 

 

 

 

27

13.0 Maintenance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

13.1 

Replacing 

shear 

bolts       29

 

13.2 

Replacing 

points 

       30

14.0 Troubleshooting   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

15.0 End of season storage.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

16.0 End of life recycling 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

17.0 Spare parts listing  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

17.1 Hydraulic legend & component specifications  

 

 

 

34

 

17.2 Fig 21.0 Hydraulic schematic of Grange 3m LDT 

 

 

 

35

18.0 Warranty   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

Appendix 1.0: Example calculations: Ref Fig 4.0 

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Summary of Contents for 6m LDT

Page 1: ...ce Toolbar Operator Manual Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Manual reference GM 3mLDT Iss1 0...

Page 2: ...he Grange 3m LDT 14 8 3 Lift and lower rams depth control 15 8 4 Disc rams Depth control 16 8 5 Attachment option 17 9 0 Coupling up 19 10 0 Setting up machine for work 21 10 1 Clevis hitch 23 11 0 Tr...

Page 3: ...l and reducing moisture loss The Grange 3m LDT incorporates both a lower linkage arm assembly and a clevis hitch on the rear to allow secondary cultivation or seed drill equipment to be attached Hence...

Page 4: ...of the manual before use Non compliance with safety instructions can lead to warranty claims becoming invalid Grange Machinery Ltd shall not be responsible for any damage caused by the use of spare pa...

Page 5: ...eeding equipment in accordance with relevant operators manual Verify tractor front ballast requirements LOW MEDIUM Transportation on the public highway Road traffic incident with other road users Coll...

Page 6: ...hine to inform the operator of the appropriate procedures to prevent harm to themselves or others persons nearby These refer to the following procedures where operator interaction with the Grange 3m L...

Page 7: ...ere a hydraulic braking supply is required for 2nd stage cultivation seeding equipment this facility will be incorporated into the auxiliary valve assembly on the rear Ref Section 8 0 component inform...

Page 8: ...ansport and field working modes before commencing operations When going from the transport mode to working mode for the Grange 3m LDT always make sure no people are in distance of been hurt or trapped...

Page 9: ...ervices to operate the Grange 3m LDT FIG 3 0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 2 X DOUBLE ACTING HYDRAULIC SERVICES TO OPERATE AND FUNCTION THE GRANGE 3M LDT 8 3 Lift and lower rams depth control FIG 3 0 COMPO...

Page 10: ...SINGLE DISC RAM LOCATED CENTRALLY BELOW THE HEADSTOCK FIG 3 0 COMPONENT INFORMATION FIG 3 0 COMPONENT INFORMATION MAIN BEAM LIFT AND LOWER RAM 8 5 Attachment options INCH FREE FLOW RETURN 7 PIN LIGHT...

Page 11: ...e linkage balls to the centre of the lifting eyes e g the Grange 3m LDT centre of gravity Please refer to the definitions in the table in section 9 0 which identifies the variables which are required...

Page 12: ...the Grange 3m LDT 1250Kg to establish an overall kilogram loading on the tractor hitch value IR Please note that the maximum mass of seed or other materials held in a hopper in the 2nd stage cultivati...

Page 13: ...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 coupl...

Page 14: ...s of the tractor apply the handbrake stop the engine i Using the tractor hydraulics lower the three point linkage to position the rear attachment of the hitch of the Grange 3m LDT to resemble the same...

Page 15: ...s on the lower leg outside face when replacing the shear bolt iv Replacement of the tines when worn v Replacement of the cutting discs when worn vi Replacement of the cutting disc bearings when failur...

Page 16: ...ation spray oils to free up bolts to facilitate ease of removal 13 1 Replacing shear bolts FIG 15 0 SHEAR BOLT WITH SHEAR PLANE RED LINE LOWER LEG 15MM YELLOW LINE UPPER LEG 20MM FIG 16 0 SHEAR BOLT L...

Page 17: ...the ground Bearing failure Bearings are sealed although do have a finite life Remove disc section and contact Grange Machinery Ltd personnel for sourcing replacements and additional spares 5 0 Trash b...

Page 18: ...UMBER DESCRIPTION SP 0002 Shear Bolt Leg Bottom GMSB Shear Bolt SP 0003 Leg Top SP 0023 Hydraulic Reset Leg Bottom SP 0022 Hydraulic Reset Leg Top SP 0007 Cutting Disc REF COMPONENT DETAIL QUANTITY OF...

Page 19: ...uipment the tractor machine combination can become unstable The following expression can be applied for the calculation of the minimum ballasting at the front IF min which allows to have a load on the...

Page 20: ...U11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachin...

Page 21: ...40 Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Notes...

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