Great Plains Simba Flatliner 500 FW Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

24 Simba Flatliner 500 FW
270-600M-ENG
2013-02-06
5. Servicing and
Maintenance
Follow the safety instructions for
servicing and maintenance.
Specialist equipment is required
for the disassembly of Double
Disc axles. Please consult your
dealer under any circumstances
that require disassembly of these
axles.
5.1 Servicing
Your machine has been designed and con-
structed for maximum performance, opera-
tional efficiency and operator friendliness
under a wide variety of operating conditions.
Prior to delivery, your machine has been
checked at the factory and by your authorised
dealer to ensure that you receive a machine
in optimum condition.
To ensure trouble-free operation,
it is important that servicing and
maintenance work is performed at
the recommended intervals.
5.2 Cleaning
In order to ensure that the machine is
always in operating condition and to achieve
optimum performance, perform the cleaning
and servicing work at regular intervals.
Avoid cleaning the roll bearings with a
high-pressure hose or a direct water jet.
The housing, screwed connections and ball
bearings are not watertight.
5.3 Changing Tine Points
and Wings
When changing the tine points and wings it is
important to observe safe working practices.
• The machine should be raised and the
parking stands should be put into the
lowest setting.
• Fully extend the roll cylinders and add
shims in.
• Lower the machine so it it supported by
the roll and parking stands
• While still attached to the tractor, the
tine points will be clear of the ground
allowing for the maintenance to take
place (remove the tractor key for safety).
Do not attempt to assist fitting
tine points with a steel headed
hammer, as this can lead to
splintering of the metal due to its
hardness, which can cause injury.
If tine fitting requires assistance,
a copper/hide mallet should be
used. Wear eye protection.
5.4 Hydraulics
A low oil flow should be used,
i.e., tractor tickover or low flow
selected.
Exercise extreme care when
checking the valve or circuits, and
under no circumstances attempt
to adjust or loosen fittings without
prior reference to your authorised
dealer, and detailed maintenance
instructions.
The hydraulic circuit contains
specialised fittings 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.
5. Servicing and Maintenance