Simba X-Press - Work Settings

X-Press
Operating Instructions
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4.5 Work Settings
Inwork thewing cylindersshould befully
extended. The gangs are able to float
overanyundulationsonthegrounddueto
theiroatingframes.Asimplepressurised
hydrauliccircuitautomaticallysetsitselfas
thewingsareunfolded.
Optimum performance has been found
to be achieved when the press roll rings
havewornawaythepaintednishleaving
a smooth shiny surface. When the press
rollringsareneworrusty,soilmaytendto
pickuponthesurfaceand blockagemay
occur, this will reduce when the rings are
shinyagain.
TheX-Pressshouldberunwiththechassis
slightlynosehighbyextendingthedrawbar
cylinders to the necessary position. In
practice it is possible to use the X-Press
ongroundconditionsthatareunsuitableto
achievethedesiredeffect,anditisusually
possibletooperatethepresswithoutregular
blockageundersuchunsuitableconditions,
assumingthattheaxlesaretightandrings
smooth. As such, especially under wet
conditions,it isadvisable tocheckon the
cultivationeffectofthemachine.
Onmachines ttedwith aDD700 rollitis
not necessary to tilt the X-Press onto the
transport wheels during headland turns
whetherthemachineisusedindependently
orintandemwithadischarrow.TheX-Press
canbetiltedontothe DD700rolluntilthe
discscleartheground(at whichpointthe
rearaxlewheelswillstillbeclearofground
contact).OnmachinesttedwithaDDLight
roll the machine should be turned on the
transportwheelstoavoiddamagetotheroll
(ensurethattheDDLightrollisclearofthe
groundwhenturning).
General Rules when Setting
the X-Press
• Thelighterthelandconditionstheless
thediscanglerequiredandtheforward
speedcanbeincreased.
• Thewetterthelandconditionstheless
thediscanglerequiredandtheforward
speedwillneedtobedecreased.
• Heavierlandwillrequiremoreofadisc
angleandaslowerforwardspeed.
• Themorethetrashthelesstheangle
onthediscsandforwardspeedwillhave
tobedecreased.
• Onploughedlandreducethediscangle
togiveacutting/choppingaction.
• In hard conditions increase the disc
angletoincreasepenetration.
Disc Angle Setting
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4.Adjustment/Operation