Simba Flatliner 500 Installation and operation manual

FLATLINER 500
OPERATORS MANUAL
& PARTS LIST
ENGLISH
P18414B
MARCH 2012

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Operating Instructions
Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500, as dened by the
Serial Number attached to the Machine Chassis, conforms with the following Directives and Regulations,
and has been certied accordingly.

EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Specically related harmonised standards are:
EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 4254-1: 2009 (Agricultural machinery - Safety - General Requirements).
THE MANUFACTURER:
Simba International Limited
Woodbridge Road
SLEAFORD
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EW
England
Telephone (+44) (0)1529 304654.
CERTIFIED ON BEHALF OF SIMBA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED:
Colin Adams
Managing Director

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WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In this warranty Simba International Ltd., is referred to as “the Company”.
1. Subject to the provisions of this warranty the Company warrants each new machine sold by it to
be sold free from any defect in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of
installation with the end-user.
Some specic items have additional warranty over and above the standard 12 months. Details of
these can be obtained upon request directly from the distributor or Simba International Ltd.
2. If the machine or part thereof supplied by the Company is not in accordance with the warranty
given in clause 1 the Company will at its option:
(a) make good the machine or part thereof at the Company’s expense, or
(b) make an allowance to the purchaser against the purchase price of the machine or part
thereof, or
(c) accept the return of the machine and at the buyers option either:
I) repay or allow the buyer the invoice price of the machine or part thereof, or
II) replace the machine or part thereof as is reasonably practical.
3. This warranty shall not oblige the Company to make any payment in respect of loss of prot or
other consequential loss or contingent liability of the Purchaser alleged to arise from any defect
in the machine or impose any liability on the Company other than that contained in clause 2.
4. Any claim under this warranty must be notied to the Company in writing specifying the matters
complained of within 14 days from the date of repair.
5. Any claim under this warranty must be made by the original purchaser of the machine and is not
assignable to any third party.
6. If the purchaser hires out the machine to any third party the warranty shall apply only to matters
notied to the Company in writing within 90 days of the date of delivery and clause 1 shall be read
as if the period of 90 days were substituted for the period of 12 months.
7. The warranty will cease to apply if:
(a) any parts not made, supplied or approved in writing by the Company are tted to the machine or
(b) any repair is carried out to the machine other than by or with the express written approval of the
Company or
(c) any alterations not expressly authorized by the Company in writing are made to the machine or
(d) the machine is damaged by accident or
(e) the machine is abused or overloaded or used for a purpose or load beyond its design capabilities,
or used in conjunction with a tractor whose power output capability exceeds the stated implement
power requirement by more than 40%. For the purpose of these terms and conditions, “stated
implement power requirement” refers to wheeled tractors unless specically stated. These power
requirements should be reduced by 20% when used in conjunction with tracked tractors.
(f) the machine is operated as part of a ‘cultivation train’ where more than one implement is being
towed, without the express written approval of Simba International Ltd.
(g) any maintenance is not carried out in accordance with the service schedules in the operator’s
manual.
(h) the Installation and Warranty Registration Certicate is not received by Simba International Ltd.,
Service Dept., Woodbridge Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, NG34 7EW, within 7 days of
installing a new machine.
Warranty

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Machine Identication
Enter the relevant data in the following list upon acceptance of the machine:
Operating Instructions/Spare Parts List: March 2012
Dealer Address: Name: ________________________________________
Street: ________________________________________
Place: ________________________________________
Tel.: ________________________________________
Dealer’s Customer No.: ______________________________
Simba Great Plains Address:
Simba Great Plains
Woodbridge Road Ind. Est.
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EW
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
SImba Great Plains Customer No.: ______________________
Serial Number
Type of Machine
Machine Width
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Accessories
Machine Identication

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Table of contents
Machine Identication .......................................................................................................5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8
Foreword ..........................................................................................................................8
Warranty Guidelines .........................................................................................................8
1. Safety Data ....................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................9
1.2 Use for the Intended Purpose ...............................................................................11
1.3 Operational Safety .................................................................................................11
1.4 No liability for Consequential Damage ...................................................................11
1.5 Trafc Safety ..........................................................................................................12
1.6 Accident Prevention ...............................................................................................12
1.6.1 Hitching-up the Machine ........................................................................................12
1.6.2 On the Hydraulic System .......................................................................................12
1.6.3 Changing Equipment .............................................................................................13
1.6.4 During Operation ...................................................................................................13
1.7 Servicing and Maintenance ...................................................................................13
1.8 Operating Areas .....................................................................................................14
1.9 Authorised Operators .............................................................................................14
1.10 Protective Equipment .............................................................................................14
2. Transportation/Installation ............................................................ 15
2.1 Delivery ..................................................................................................................15
2.2 Transportation ........................................................................................................15
2.3 Installation ..............................................................................................................15
2.4 Hitching Up ............................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Hitching Up a Tractor to the Flatliner 500 / Preparing for Transport ......................16
2.5 When Driving on the Road .....................................................................................16
2.6 Parking the Machine ..............................................................................................16
3. Technical Data ................................................................................ 17
4. Adjustment/Operation .................................................................... 18
4.1 Description .............................................................................................................18
4.2 Tines ......................................................................................................................19
4.3 Pro-Lift Wings .......................................................................................................19
4.4 Double Disc Roll ....................................................................................................20
4.5 Operation ...............................................................................................................21
4.6 Using Shims ...........................................................................................................22
4.7 Work Instructions ..................................................................................................23
4.8 Parking the Machine ..............................................................................................23
4.9 Checks ...................................................................................................................23
Contents

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5. Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................ 24
5.1 Servicing ................................................................................................................24
5.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................................24
5.3 Changing Tine Points and Wings ...........................................................................24
5.4 Hydraulics ..............................................................................................................24
5.5 Trip Reset Tine Hydraulics .....................................................................................25
5.5.1 Valve Setting Sequence - Factory Settings ...........................................................26
5.5.2 Valve Adjustment to Suit Field Conditions .............................................................26
5.6 Double Disc Axles ..................................................................................................27
5.7 Preparation for Storage .........................................................................................27
5.8 Operator Support ...................................................................................................27
5.9 Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................27
5.10 Maintenance Overview ..........................................................................................28
5.11 Lubricating the Machine .........................................................................................30
5.12 Handling of Lubricants ...........................................................................................30
5.13 Lubricants ..............................................................................................................31
6. Faults and Remedies ...................................................................... 32
7. Parts & Assembly ........................................................................... 33
7.1 Parts & Assembly Contents ...................................................................................33
Contents

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Introduction
Foreword
Make sure you have read and follow the
Operating Instructions carefully before using
the machine. By doing so, you will avoid
accidents, reduce repair costs and downtime
and increase the reliability and service life
of your machine. Pay attention to the safety
instructions!
Simba Great Plains will not accept any
responsibility for any damage or malfunctions
resulting from failure to comply with the
Operating Instructions.
These Operating Instructions will assist
you in getting to know your machine and in
using it correctly for its intended purposes.
First, you are given general instructions in
handling the machine. This is followed by
sections on servicing, maintenance and
the action to be taken should a malfunction
occur.
These operating instructions are to be read
and followed by all persons working on or
with the machine, e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation,
remedying of faults in the operating
sequence and servicing).
• Maintenance (maintenance and
inspection)
• Transportation.
Together with the Operating Instructions,
you receive a Spare Parts List and a
Machine Registration form. Field service
technicians will instruct you in the operation
and servicing of your machine. Following
this, the Machine Registration form is to
be returned to your dealer. This conrms
your formal acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period begins on the date of
delivery.
We reserve the right to alter
illustrations as well as technical
data and weights contained in these
Operating Instructions for the purpose
of improving the machine.
Warranty Guidelines
The period of liability for material defects
(warranty) relating to our products is 12
months. In the case of written deviations from
the statutory provisions, these agreements
shall apply.
They shall become effective upon installation
of the machine with the end customer. All
wear parts are excluded from the warranty.
All warranty claims must be submitted to
Simba Great Plains via your dealer.
Introduction

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1. Safety Data
1. Safety Data
The following warnings and safety
instructions apply to all sections of these
Operating Instructions.
1.1 Safety Symbols
On the machine
No passengers are allowed
on the machine!
Keep clear of the working
range of foldable machine
components!
Never reach into areas
where there is a danger of
being crushed by moving
parts!
Watch out for escaping
pressurised uids! Follow
the instructions in the
Operating Instructions!
Read and observe the
Operating Instructions
before starting up the
machine!
Never reach into any
revolving parts!
Parts may fly off during
operation. Keep a safe
distance away from the
machine!

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Refer to Operating
Instructions before
attempting maintenance.
Operating Instructions:
The Operating Instructions distinguish
between three different types of warning and
safety instructions. The following graphic
symbols are used:
Important!
Risk of injury!
Risk of fatal and serious injuries!
It is important that all the safety instructions
contained in these Operating Instructions
and all the warning signs on the machine
are read carefully.
Ensure that the warning signs are legible.
Replace any signs that are missing or
damaged.
These instructions must be followed in order
to prevent accidents. Inform other users of
the warnings and safety instructions.
Do not carry out any operations which may
affect safe use of the machine.
All references to left and right in this manual
are made from the rear of the machine, facing
the direction of travel (unless otherwise
stated).
1. Safety Data

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1.3 Operational Safety
The machine is to be put in operation
only after instruction has been provided
by an employee of the authorised dealer
or an employee of Simba Great Plains.
The “Machine Registration” form is to be
completed and returned to your dealer.
All protective and safety equipment, such
as removable protective equipment, must
be in place and functioning reliably before
the machine is put in use.
Check screws and bolts regularly
for tightness and retighten if
necessary.
In the event of malfunctions,
stop and secure the machine
immediately.
Ensure that any faults are remedied
immediately.
1.4 No Liability for
Consequential Damage
The Flatliner 500 has been manufactured
with great care. However, problems may
still occur when it is used for the intended
purpose. These may include:
• Worn wearing parts.
• Damage caused by external factors.
• Incorrect driving speeds.
• Incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect
attachment, non-adherence to the Setting
instructions).
Therefore, it is crucial to always
check your machine before and
during operation for correct
operation and adequate application
accuracy.
Compensation claims for damage which has
not occurred to the machine is excluded.
This includes any consequential damage
resulting from incorrect operation.
1.2 Use for the Intended
Purpose
The Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500 is
built using the latest technology and in
accordance with the relevant recognised
safety regulations. However, risks of
injury for the operator or third parties and
impairment of the machine or other tangible
assets can arise during use.
The machine is only to be operated when
in a technically perfect condition and for the
intended purpose, taking into consideration
safety and risks and following the Operating
Instructions. In particular, faults that can
impair safety are to be remedied immediately.
Original parts and accessories from
Simba Great Plains have been specially
designed for this machine. Spare parts
and accessories not supplied by us have
not been tested or authorised. Installation
or use of non-original Simba Great Plains
products may have a detrimental effect on
specic design features of the machine and
affect the safety of machine operators and
the machine itself. Simba Great Plains will
accept no liability for damage resulting from
the use of non-original parts or accessories.
The Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500 is
designed solely as a cultivation implement.
Use for any other purpose, e.g., as a means
of transport, will be deemed to be improper
use. Simba Great Plains will accept no
liability for damage resulting from improper
use. The risk will be borne solely by the
operator.
Use of the Flatliner 500 behind high power
tractors (in excess of 40% above the
maximum recommended) can lead to high
loads and stresses which can cause long
term structural damage to the chassis and
key components. Such overloading can
compromise safety and is to be avoided.
1. Safety Data

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Beware of trapping hazards when
manipulating the parking stands
or other moving parts. Ensure
any heavy components are fully
supported when removing pins /
bolts.
1.6.1 Hitching-up the
machine
There is a risk of injury when hitching/
unhitching the machine. Observe the
following:
• Secure the machine against rolling.
• Take special care when reversing the
tractor!
• There is a risk of being crushed between
the machine and the tractor!
• Park the machine on rm, level ground.
1.6.2 On the Hydraulic System
Do not connect the hydraulic lines to the
tractor until both hydraulic systems (machine
and tractor) are depressurised.
Any hydraulic system containing
an accumulator can remain
under pressure permanently
(even after following manual
depressurisation procedures
with a tractor / implement
combination). It is therefore
important to check all lines, pipes,
and screw connections regularly
for leaks and any recognisable
external damage.
The hydraulic circuit contains
specialised ttings which should
not be tampered with under any
circumstances. Do not attempt
to modify hose routings or hose
clamping arrangements, doing so
my cause serious damage to the
machine and/or injury.
1.5 Road Trafc Safety
When driving on public roads, tracks and
areas, it is important to observe the relevant
road traffic laws as well as the specific
regulations relating to this machine.
Pay attention to the permitted axle
loads, tyre carrying capacity, and
total weight in order to maintain
adequate braking and steerability
(these gures are shown on the
serial plate).
Passengers on the machine are
strictly forbidden!
Max. road transport speed 16mph
(25km/h).
1.6 Accident Prevention
In addition to the Operating Instructions, it is
important to observe the accident prevention
regulations specied by agricultural trade
associations. It is the Operator’s responsibility
to ensure that all other persons are excluded
from the danger zones surrounding or on the
machine during its operation.
It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure:
• the Operator is trained and competent to
use the machine & tractor,
• the tractor is suitable for the machine
• adequate Risk and COSHH assessments
have been undertaken regarding the
machine’s use. Specically, these include
issues concerning contact with the soil,
dust, crop residues, chemicals, lubricants
and other compounds during operation or
maintenance, and the possibility of stones
being ejected at high speed during work.
1. Safety Data

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Do not stand on the machine while it is in
operation!
Operators must have a valid driving licence
in order to drive on public roads. In the
operating area, the operator is responsible
for third parties.
The person in charge must:
• provide the operator with a copy of the
Operating Instructions, and
• ensure that the operator has read and
understood the instructions.
• make sure that the operator is aware of the
specic regulations relating to the machine
when driving on public roads.
Only use appropriate aids when checking
for leaks. Repair any damage immediately.
Spurting oil can cause injuries and res!
In case of injury, contact a doctor immediately.
The socket and plugs for the hydraulic
connections between the tractor and the
machine should be colour-coded in order
to avoid incorrect use.
1.6.3 Changing Equipment
• Secure the machine to prevent it from
accidentally rolling away!
• Use suitable supports to secure any
raised frame sections suspended above
you!
• Caution! Risk of injury due to projecting
parts!
Never climb on to rotating parts
such as the roll unit. These parts
may rotate causing you to slip and
suffer serious injury!
Removing components during
maintenance may affect the
stability of the machine. Ensure
it is fully supported in case of
unexpected weight shifts.
1.6.4 During Operation
Ensure that the working range and the area
around the machine are clear (children!)
before operating the machine.
Always ensure adequate visibility!
Fig. 1.01: HydraulicTaps
1.7 Servicing &
Maintenance
Ensure that regular checks and inspections
are always carried out within the periods
required by law or specified in these
Operating Instructions.
When carrying out service and maintenance
work always:
• switch off the tractor engine and remove
the ignition key.
• wait until all the machine parts have
stopped moving.
• depressurise the hydraulic system.
Many hydraulic circuits contain lock or
overcentre valves which can retain pressure
in the lines even after depressurising the
tractor side of these circuits. If in doubt,
consult trained personnel (such as your
local Simba Great Plains Dealer) to ensure
such valves are depressurised to the correct
procedure before removing or servicing
any parts connected downstream of these
valves.
1. Safety Data

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1.8 Operating Areas
The operating areas include the drawbar,
hydraulic connections and depth adjustment
equipment as well as all operating points
requiring maintenance.
All operating areas will be specied and
described in detail in the following chapters
on servicing and maintenance.
Observe all safety regulations included in
the section dealing with Safety, and in the
subsequent sections.
1.9 Authorised Operators
Only those persons who have been
authorised and instructed by the operator
may operate the machine. The operator
must be at least 16 years of age.
1.10 Protective
Equipment
For operation and maintenance, you require:
• Tight tting clothing.
• Strong protective gloves (to provide
protection against sharp-edged machine
components).
• Protective goggles (to stop dirt getting into
your eyes).
Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedy any deciencies immediately! Pay
particular attention to hose renewal intervals
as outlined in the specic sections which
follow. ALL hydraulic hoses have a safe
maximum working life of 6 (SIX) years from
date of installation, provided they remain in a
safe condition. Hoses which exceed 6 years
of age should be replaced, or inspected and
certied by a suitably qualied person to
have an extended life period which should
be recorded.
Pay particular attention to those items which
require specialist service tools or training
to be carried out by qualied personnel. Do
not attempt to service these items yourself!
These include items retaining pressure (e.g.
accumulator circuits), or force (e.g. spring
tines), and DD Rolls of any type.
Prior to performing maintenance and
servicing work, ensure that the machine
is positioned on solid, level ground and is
secured to prevent it rolling away. Do not
use any parts to climb on to the machine
unless they are specically designed for
this purpose.
Before cleaning the machine with water,
steam jets (high-pressure cleaning
apparatus) or other cleaning agents, cover
all openings into which, for reasons of safety
or operation, no water, steam or cleaning
agents are to penetrate (bearings, for
instance).
Lubricate all the lubricating points to force
out any trapped water.
When carrying out servicing and maintenance
work, retighten any loose screw connections.
When servicing the machine take precautions
against soil, dust, seed coatings, oil or any
other hazardous substances that you might
encounter.
On a new machine tighten all nuts and
bolts after 5 hours work and again after 15
hours. This also applies to parts that have
been moved or replaced. After the initial 15
hours of work a once a week check should
be sufcient depending on daily work rates.
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2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and
maintenance work there is a higher risk
of injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the machine and read the
Operating Instructions beforehand.
Operator instruction and initial installation of
the machine are carried out by our service
technicians or authorised distributors.
The machine must not be used in any way
beforehand! The machine can only be
released for operation after instructions have
been provided by our service technicians or
authorised distributors.
• If any modules or parts have been re-
moved for transportation, these shall
be mounted by our service technicians/
authorised dealers before the instruction
takes place.
• Check all important screw connections!
• Lubricate all nipples and joints!
2. Transportation and
Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered, fully
assembled, on a (low-bed) truck.
• The machine can be lifted off with a
crane, fork-lift truck, or other suitable
lifting equipment. When doing so, the
weights (see Technical Data), the centre
of gravity and the attachment points on
the machine are to be taken into account.
Depending on the lifting gear, attachment
is only to be at appropriate points on the
frame.
• The machine can be hitched to a tractor
and driven off a low-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The Flatliner 500 can be transported on
public roads by hitching it up to a tractor or
on a low-bed truck.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when
transporting the machine.
• Use suitable lifting gear, e.g. a fork-lift
truck.
• If the machine is transported on a trailer
or a at-bed truck, it must be secured
using straps or other devices.
• Before transporting the machine on
public roads, it must be adjusted to
its transportation position and the
stipulations relating to road transportation
fullled.
• The maximum permissible speed is 25
km/h.
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If the machine was parked unfolded
ensure that it is fully raised, then
fold using the wing cylinders.
Fig. 2.01: Parking Position
2. Transportation / Installation
2.4 Hitching Up
2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to
the Flatliner 500 / Preparing
for Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment:
As a general rule the tractor oil ow
rate should be set in the lowest set-
ting before starting. This can then
be increased to allow the desired
rate of operation as applicable.
This will minimise excessive oil ow
and consequent power usage and
heat generation.
1. Ensure the tractor hydraulics are de-
pressurised and in the locked or closed
(not oat) setting.
2. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the
tractor ensuring that the two wing
hoses (yellow) are together, the roll
circuit hoses are together and the
tine circuit hoses (if applicable) are
together.
3. Connect the tractor to the machine
using the hydraulics to raise or lower
the the height of the tractor lower link
arms.
4. When the lower link arms are aligned t
the lower link pins and the lynch pins.
5. Fit the tractor toplink between the
tractor and the machine.
6. Raise the machine using the tractor
link arms.
2.6 Parking the machine
In order to avoid damage as a result of
moisture, the machine should be parked, if
possible, indoors or under cover.
When manoeuvring the machine,
pay attention to your surroundings.
Ensure that nobody is in the
manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).
• Unfold the machine.
• Extend the roll cylinders to lower the
rolls. Add shims to the cylinders.
• Lower the parking stands into the parking
position.
• Lower the machine to the ground
ensuring that it is stable.
• Remove the toplink and lower the link
arms so that pins can be removed.
• Switch off the tractor.
• Disconnect hydraulic and electric lines
from the tractor.
2.5 When driving on the
road
When driving on the road the machine must
be converted to the transportation position.
When driving on the road, raise
the machine completely to prevent
the working elements dragging on
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3. Technical Data
Flatliner 500
* It is important to correctly match your implement to your tractor for optimum performance.
3. Technical Data
Shear Tine
Models
Trip Reset
Tine Models
Working Width (mm) 4530 4530
Transport Width (mm) 2800 2800
Transport Length (mm) 3975 3975
Weight (Kg) 3735 4810
Tines Qty/Spacing (mm) 7 / 645 7 / 645
Power Requirement (Hp)* 210-360 210-360

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4. Adjustment/Operation
1. 3 Point Linkage
2. Adjustable Tine Clamps
3. Pro-Lift Tines
4. Parking Stands
5. Roll Cylinders
6. Rear Roll Unit
Fig. 4.01: Flatliner 500 (with Double Disc roll)
The Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500 is a
heavy duty ‘V’ framed subsoiler designed
to operate at depths of 300-500mm.
Adjustable tine clamps offer exibility of
spacing to provide optimum shatter. Depth
control is achieved using the rear roll,
ensuring maximum consolidation.
4.1 Description
4. Adjustment / Operation
1
2
3
6
5
4

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Standard Wing
P09060
• Maximum soil disturbance with minimum
draft requirement under normal circum-
stances.
• Wing angle reduces wear rates on leg.
Extra Lift Wing
P10392
• Increased lift height and and rake angle
creates greater soil disturbance on all soil
types especially in moister conditions.
• Lower relative distance between edge of
wing and point reduces draft requirement.
• Has ability to work at lower depths with
no decrease in soil disturbance or risk of
smear.
Extra Wide Wing
P10411
• Improved lateral shatter in moist/wet soils,
or non-cohesive soils.
• Ideal for deep vegetable applications
under light/medium soils.
Wear Shroud
P11181
• Wear plate to take soil abrasion so lower
trailing edge of tine does not wear.
4. Adjustment / Operation
4.2 Tines
The Flatliner 500 is tted with with Pro-Lift
tines and points. The tines are arranged in
a ‘V‘ frame to give lower draft requirements
and the ability to work progressively deeper.
Different wings are available to suit the soil
conditions and optimise the performance
of the machine.
Main working depth is set using the rear roll.
On machines tted with shear-bolted tines
coarse tine depth can be adjusted by moving
the tines up and down in the adjustable
clamps.
4.3 Pro-Lift Wings
Fig. 4.02: Tine in Tine Clamp

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4.4 Double Disc Roller
The standard DD600 roller is made up of
individual Double Disc (patented) Ring
segments.
The DD rings are designed to consolidate
the soil whilst cutting and crushing any clods.
Even in heavy, wet soils it can easily be
operated with minimal blockages occurring.
4. Adjustment / Operation
Fig. 4.03: DD600 Roll