Great Plains Simba Flatliner 500 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

22 Simba Flatliner 500
611-128M-ENG
2012-12-21
If the roll is exerting too much pressure for
the conditions, but if raised will cause the
machine to operate too deeply, then draft
control may have to be used. The operating
depth can be controlled to a certain extent
by lengthening the tractor top link. This
causes the implement to run tail down and
reduces the downward thrust on the points
and wings, reducing the shattering effect of
the tines.
The lowest draught requirement is achieved
when the machine is slightly tail down (all
points touching the ground at the same
time). However the best shattering effect is
achieved when the main frame is running
level, this attitude being more desirable.
Hard/Dry Conditions
The Simba Flatliner 500 achieves best
results in dry conditions but under very hard/
dry conditions it may produce large clods of
soil at the surface. If the roll unit is unable
to break these clods down effectively this
may be overcome by removing the tines
and increasing the spacing, or an initial
precultivation at 50 to 100mm (eg. Disc)
depth to eliminate the possibility of forming
large clods from soil at this depth.
Surface Trash
The ‘ V ‘ shape of the Simba Flatliner frame
is ideal for fields with surface trash as there
are few places for blockages to occur,
but under extreme conditions fouling may
still be evident. This can be overcome by
either increasing the mainframe to ground
clearance of the implement (by lowering the
tines in their clamps) or by removing some
tines if necessary.
4. Adjustment / Operation
4.8 Work Instructions
Driving speed
The Simba Flatliner 500 should be driven
within a speed range of 7-10 km/h.
This depends on the field conditions (type
of soil, surface trash, etc.).
Drive more slowly if the conditions are
difficult.
Turning:
Before turning, the machine should
be eased out of work while driving.
Likewise, it should eased back
into work once the turn has been
completed.
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 (children!) is
in the manoeuvring area.
• Park the machine on level and solid ground.
• With the machine raised set the parking
stand to the desired height.
• Lower the machine onto the parking
stands and the tines, ensuring that it is
stable.
• Shut down the tractor.
• Unhitch the machine.