DALBO TRIMAX Plus 300 User manual

TRIMAX Plus
EN
300 cm fixed –77124
410 cm fixed –77125
410 cm retractable –77134

TRIMAX Plus
Type 300/410 cm
Congratulations on the purchase of a new TRIMAX Plus. For safety reasons and to
achieve optimum service from the product, please read the User Guide before use.
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TRIMAX Plus features:
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Serial no.:
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serial number. A spare parts list is included at the back of this manual.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DALBO A/S
DK-7183 Randbøl
declares herewith that the above machine is manufactured in accordance with the
provisions of directive 2006/42/EC, which replaced directive 98/37/EC and change
directives 91/368/ECC, 93/44/ECC and 93/68/ECC on harmonisation of member state
legislation concerning health and safety requirements related to the construction and
manufacture of machines.
This machine corresponds to the safety requirements in the European Safety Guide-
lines.
DALBO A/S
Date:
Carsten Jensen, CEO
CE

Table of Contents
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................6
GENERAL .........................................................................................................................6
HYDRAULICS.....................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................7
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.................................................................................................7
ROAD TRANSPORT .............................................................................................................7
CORRECT USE....................................................................................................................8
TECHNICAL DATA.....................................................................................................9
DELIVERY .........................................................................................................................9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL...................................................................................10
USES......................................................................................................................11
ADVANTAGES OF USING TRIMAX PLUS...............................................................................11
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING ......................................................................13
CONNECTING..................................................................................................................13
HYDRAULICS...................................................................................................................13
DISCONNECTION .............................................................................................................14
SETTING UP ...........................................................................................................15
DEPTH...........................................................................................................................15
HYDRAULIC STONE PROTECTOR...........................................................................................17
OPERATION ...........................................................................................................18
EXTENDING AND RETRACTING.............................................................................................18
OPERATING SPEED ...........................................................................................................19
ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................20
BOGIE T-RING.................................................................................................................20
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................21
LUBRICATION..................................................................................................................21
HYDRAULICS...................................................................................................................22
PLATE HUBS....................................................................................................................22
WEAR PARTS ..................................................................................................................22
REPLACEMENT ANDREPAIRS..................................................................................23
HYDRAULICS...................................................................................................................23
REPLACING SHAFT,BEARINGS AND T-RINGS ..........................................................................26
REPLACING WEAR PARTS ...................................................................................................27
SCRAPPING............................................................................................................28
SPARE PARTS.........................................................................................................29

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Safety
This symbol appears in the instruction manual each time there is a safety
warning concerning your safety, the safety of others or functionality of the
machine. All safety instructions must be observed and made available to all
users of the machine.
General
•Ensure you are familiar with all aspects of the machine before use
•There are safety stickers on the machine containing important instruc-
tions for the safety of yourself and others, and correct use of the ma-
chine.
•Do not carry passengers during operation or transport.
•Ensure there are no personnel within the machine's working radius be-
fore operating. Operate machine only from inside the tractor.
•Before leaving the tractor or making adjustments, performing mainte-
nance or repairs on the machine, fully lower to ground, or maintain in
transport position, apply tractor handbrake, switch engine off and re-
move ignition key to secure the machine against accidental operation.
•Remember to secure top arm and lift arm (if relevant) with split rings.
•Never leave driver's seat whilst machine is moving.
•Always adapt speed to conditions.
•Do not use machine unless all safety devices are in place. Defective safety
devices must be replaced immediately.
Hydraulics
•Ensure there are no personnel within the machine's working radius when
activating the hydraulic system to avoid danger of crushing.
•Lower machine fully for any repair work on the hydraulic system. Relieve
hydraulic pressure, switch engine off and remove ignition key.

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•Clean hydraulic connections thoroughly before reconnecting. When con-
necting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulics, ensure they are not under
pressure.
•Bleed the hydraulic system thoroughly after any repairs.
•Check hydraulic hoses regularly for defects such as cracks, splits, crimps,
wear or breaks. Defective hoses must be replaced immediately.
•Avoid spilling oil on the ground. If oil is spilt, collect and deliver to a de-
struction point.
•Clean hands thoroughly after contact with oil and grease. Change oil-
stained clothing immediately. Hydraulic oil can be harmful to the skin.
•Hydraulic oil released under high pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause severe injury. In the event of injury, seek medical help immedia-
tely.
Assembly
•Danger of crushing! Ensure no personnel are between implement and
tractor, or between the parts to be connected.
Maintenance and repair
•Ensure machine is adequately supported or fully extended for all repair
and maintenance work. Ensure tractor and machine are properly braked,
engine stopped and ignition key removed.
•Tighten all screw connections after a few hours use. Check all screw con-
nections regularly and tighten as required. Check all split pins and bolts
to avoid mechanical failure.
•Dispose of oil, grease and filters in accordance with local environmental
protection rules.
Road transport
•All safety and warning precautions mandatory by law must be fitted and
tested before transporting the machine on public roads. The driver is re-
sponsible for correct lighting and warning signs in accordance with traffic
regulations.
•Check with local traffic authorities whether transport on public roads is
allowed given the machine's dimensions.

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•When transporting, ensure permitted total weight for tractor is not ex-
ceeded and that loading on tractor front axle is not less than 20% of trac-
tor net weight. If this is the case, use weights on tractor front.
Correct use
•Correct use of the machine includes observing the manufacturer's oper-
ating, maintenance and repair instructions, and that original spare parts
are always used.
•TRIMAX Plus may only be used, maintained or repaired by personnel fa-
miliar with it and who are aware of the risks that can be involved.
•The manufacturer cannot be held liable for injury or damage arising from
modifications made to the machine performed without prior permission
from the manufacturer. Neither can the manufacturer be held liable for
injury or damage arising from incorrect use. Such liability rests solely with
the user.
•Do not add extra weight to the machine.

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Technical data
TRIMAX Plus
Size (cm)
300
410
HP (recommended)
130
180
Gross weight kg:
2050
3000
Number of tines
11
15
Number of plates
8
11
Accessories
Bogie packs
X
X
Delivery
TRIMAX Plus is delivered complete on a trailer. The machine can be partially
disassembled if exported.
If lifting TRIMAX Plus, we recommend attaching straps to the centre section
to keep the machine balanced.

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How to use this manual
The sequence of subject matter in this manual can seem illogical. Please re-
fer to the table of contents for page numbers for individual items.
The manual is divided into main sections:
•Safety
•Starting routine and running
•Maintenance
•Repairs
The following symbols represent:

Points which are important to functionality and service life.
Points relevant to safety.

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Uses
TRIMAX Plus is a heavy duty grubber used to breakdown stubble and plant
residue. Because of the high clearance and wide tine spacing, large amounts
of plant waste can be broken down.
Fig. 1
TRIMAX Plus is designed to achieve full surface penetration, to disrupt the
growth of crops and weeds. The design of the tines throws soil and plant res-
idue into the air, mixing them into a uniform consistency.
TRIMAX Plus consists of a three-bullet harrow, with a row of angled plates
attached which spread the soil after the tines. The trailing bar comes last,
which controls working depth, but also breaks down lumps and evens the
soil surface. The trailing bar is available with 60 cm T-rings.
A bogie pack can be mounted on the back of the machine as an optional ex-
tra. A seed box can also be mounted for same-pass sowing.
Advantages of using TRIMAX Plus
TRIMAX Plus advantages include:
•Exact depth adjustment, between 4 and 30 cm.
•No supporting wheels to give uneven soil compacting.
•Full penetration cutting, meaning fewer passes required.
•Uniform mixing of plant residue.
•Retains soil humidity.

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TRIMAX Plus is ideal for working the upper soil layer where plant residue decomposition is great-
est. That's why TRIMAX Plus is an effective element of a strategy for reduced soil working, as it
can give full penetration of the soil surface with uniform mixing of plant residue and soil microor-
ganisms in a single pass. To ensure soil humidity and thus optimise the microclimate for soil or-
ganisms, the process is finished off with compacting.

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Connecting and disconnecting
Connecting
Fig. 2
Attach lift arms first, followed by
top bar. Adjust top bar until the
frame is horizontal.
•Remember to secure with
a split pin.
Hydraulics
Depending on TRIMAX Plus model, different hydraulic outlets on the tractor
are used.
Table 1. Hose markings
Model
Outlet
Colour
Function
300
1 single-acting
White
Stone protection
410
1 single-acting
1 double-acting
White
Red
Stone protection
Side section retraction

•Check hydraulic hoses for crimping

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Disconnection
Fig. 3
TRIMAX Plus must be disconnect-
ed when fully extended.
Remember to depressurise hoses
before disconnecting them.
Check the cock for the hydraulic stone removers is closed (see fig. 8).
Place machine on a firm, level surface. Detach top bar and lift arms.

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Setting up
The machine is supplied with factory settings, but fine adjustment will always
be required before use. Numerous adjustment options make the machine
more flexible and ensure maximum use.
Depth
Working depth is controlled by the rear trailing bar with T-rings.
Tine depth can be adjusted using pins the bars (A). The upper pin (B) deter-
mines depth, whilst the lowest (C) carries the weight of the trailing bar when
the machine is raised.

It may be necessary to adjust the top bar to keep the machine horizontal
after adjusting depth.
Deeper setting
Fig. 4
Lift the machine sufficiently to re-
lieve the pressure on pin (B) from
arm (D). The pin can be pulled out
and moved up one hole. Move the
lowest pin (C) up correspondingly,
so that the support is always as
close to arm (D) as possible.
It may be necessary to run the tines into the soil a little (or support the trail-
ing bar) to apply pressure to the trailing bar if adjusting the machine to a
deeper setting. Pin (C) is then easier to fit into the hole closed arm (D).
D
A
B
C

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Fig. 5
Move trailing bar arms to holes (A)
for a very deep setting.
Always lower the machine to the
ground and support the trailing bar
before detaching.
Shallow/surface setting
Move the pins down for a shallow/surface setting. This raises the soil frame,
positioning the tines for a shallower depth. It may be necessary to run the
soil tines into the ground a little to loosen pin (C), fig. 4). Once pin (C) has
been moved one hole down on the flange, lift the machine and place pin (B)
as close to arm (D) as possible.
Adjusting plate depth
Fig. 6
Correct plate adjustment leaves a
smooth soil surface without grooves
from the harrow tines. Fine-
adjustment is achieved using spin-
dle (A). This cannot be done before
TRIMAX Plus is in the field. The
plates should be set to work on the
surface, to throw a suitable amount
of soil after the harrow teeth.
A
A

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Hydraulic stone protector
Fig. 7
Adjust pressure to approx. 70 bar.
Pressure can be checked on the
manometer (A). Close ball cock (B)
after adjustment, and disconnect
the hydraulic hose from the tractor.
Failure to close the ball cock will
mean that the oil will slowly seep
back to the tractor, draining pres-
sure from the system if the tractor
outlet has a leak.
B
A

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Operation
Correct operation is vital for optimum use. This applies to working in the
field and for safety. Always ensure you are fully familiar with all safety as-
pects of the machine.
We recommend running at a slight angle to sowing direction for the best re-
sult.
The weight of the machine must be borne by the trailing bar. The tractor lift
handle must be fully lowered when working on the field, to allow the lift to
float, adjusting to variations in soil level. Depth will be controlled at the rear
by the trailing bar, and at the front by the top bar.
It may be necessary to adjust the plates if depth has been adjusted. The
plates should work on the surface, but not cut into the soil surface. Their
purpose is to smooth the soil after the tines by throwing a suitable amount
of soil after the harrow teeth have passed.
Extending and retracting
Fig. 8
A transport lock (A) is fitted to the
retractable model, as the sides only
retract to the vertical position. Re-
member to check the lock is en-
gaged in the side frames before
road transportation.
A

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Operating speed
A speed of between 8 and 12 kph is required for optimal soil cultivation. But
always operate according to the conditions!
Please note that wear increases significantly at higher speeds. There is a risk
of loss and damage if operating at excessive speeds in unfavourable condi-
tions.

The rate of tine wear will increase significantly if operating at high speeds,
particularly in dry conditions.

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Accessories
TRIMAX Plus can be fitted with a range of accessories to suit requirements.
Bogie T-ring
Fig. 9
The bogie T-ring compacter (A) is
fitted instead of a single-T-ring
compacter for extra soil cultivation.
The compacter is designed as a bo-
gie roller with a diameter of 600
mm on each row. There is only 100
mm distance to the side between
rings on the bogie compacter, and
150 mm on the single compacter,
which means the bogie compacter
compacts the soil tighter, forming a
finer soil structure. Spindle (B) is
used to set the angle of the bogie
compacter. This achieves uniform
compacting by the front and rear
rows.
A
B