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ENGLISH
P18414B
MARCH 2012
OPERATORS MANUAL
& PARTS LIST

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH P18414B MARCH 2012 OPERATORS MANUAL & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Simba International Limited hereby declare that the Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500, as defined by the Serial Number attached to the Machine Chassis, conforms with the following Directives and Regulations, and has been certified accordingly.
  • Page 4 Some specific 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. 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: make good the machine or part thereof at the Company’s expense, or...

  • Page 5: Machine Identification

    Dealer’s Customer No.: ______________________________ Simba Great Plains Address: Simba Great Plains Woodbridge Road Ind. Est. Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 7EW Tel.: +44 (0) 1529 304654 Fax: +44 (0) 1529 413468 E-Mail: simba.international@simba.co.uk SImba Great Plains Customer No.: ______________________ Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 Technical Data ................17 Adjustment/Operation ..............
  • Page 7 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 Faults and Remedies ..............32 Parts & Assembly ................33 7.1 Parts & Assembly Contents ...................33 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    (warranty) relating to our products is 12 instructions! months. In the case of written deviations from the statutory provisions, these agreements Simba Great Plains will not accept any shall apply. responsibility for any damage or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the They shall become effective upon installation Operating Instructions.

  • Page 9: Safety Data

    Operating Instructions! Ne v er r ea ch int o a n y Never reach into areas revolving parts! where there is a danger of being crushed by moving parts! Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 10 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). Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 11: Use For The Intended Purpose

    The risk will be borne solely by the operator. Therefore, it is crucial to always check your machine before and Use of the Flatliner 500 behind high power during operation for correct tractors (in excess of 40% above the operation and adequate application maximum recommended) can lead to high accuracy.

  • Page 12: Traffic Safety

    Do not attempt being ejected at high speed during work. to modify hose routings or hose clamping arrangements, doing so my cause serious damage to the machine and/or injury. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 13: Changing Equipment

    If in doubt, consult trained personnel (such as your 1.6.4 During Operation local Simba Great Plains Dealer) to ensure Ensure that the working range and the area such valves are depressurised to the correct around the machine are clear (children!) procedure before removing or servicing before operating the machine.

  • Page 14: Operating Areas

    • Protective goggles (to stop dirt getting into your eyes). 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. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 15: Transportation/Installation

    • Check all important screw connections! • Lubricate all nipples and joints! 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 d i m e n s i o n s a n d w e i g h t s w h e n transporting the machine.

  • Page 16: Hitching Up

    If the machine was parked unfolded ensure that it is fully raised, then 2.4.1 Hitching up a Tractor to fold using the wing cylinders. the Flatliner 500 / Preparing for Transport 2.5 When driving on the road When hitching-up the machine,...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    3. Technical Data 3. Technical Data Flatliner 500 Shear Tine Trip Reset Models 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...

  • Page 18: Adjustment/Operation

    4. Adjustment / Operation 4. Adjustment/Operation 4.1 Description Fig. 4.01: Flatliner 500 (with Double Disc roll) 3 Point Linkage Adjustable Tine Clamps Pro-Lift Tines Parking Stands Roll Cylinders Rear Roll Unit The Simba Great Plains Flatliner 500 is a heavy duty ‘V’ framed subsoiler designed to operate at depths of 300-500mm.

  • Page 19: Tines

    4. Adjustment / Operation 4.2 Tines 4.3 Pro-Lift Wings Standard Wing The Flatliner 500 is fitted with with Pro-Lift tines and points. The tines are arranged in P09060 a ‘V‘ frame to give lower draft requirements and the ability to work progressively deeper.

  • Page 20: Double Disc Roll

    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. Fig. 4.03: DD600 Roll Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 21: Operation

    4. Adjustment / Operation 4.5 Operation Fig. 4.04: Flatliner Operation With the Flatliner 500 mounted on the tractor increasing the angle of the points and wings three-point linkage, lower the machine until (shortening the toplink - A), and by minimising the foot of the leading tine is resting on the any draft control setting on the tractor.

  • Page 22: Using Shims

    Hard/Dry Conditions shims using the handle. Trying to manipulate shims using the jaws could result in injury. The Flatliner 500 achieves best results in dry conditions but under very hard/dry conditions it may produce large clods of When changing machine settings soil at the surface.

  • Page 23: Work Instructions

    4.7 Work Instructions 4.9 Checks Driving speed The working quality depends on the The Flatliner 500 should be driven within a adjustments and checks made prior to and speed range of 7-10 km/h. during work, as well as on regular servicing and maintenance of the machine.

  • Page 24: Servicing And Maintenance

    Do not attempt to modify hose routings or hose clamping arrangements, doing so my cause serious damage to the machine and/or injury. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 25: Trip Reset Tine Hydraulics

    Adjust pre charge valve (marked CCCA to their original setting (number of turns). LIN) fully clockwise. If necessary, note the number of turns that it takes for the system to be reset. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 26: Valve Setting Sequence - Factory Settings

    90 bar and the corresponding rod pressure reads between 10-20 bar (achieved by adjusting precharge valve (CCCA LIN)). Put main circuit in float, check above pressures are maintained at least at the lower values indicated. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 27: Double Disc Axles

    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 sufficient depending on daily work rates. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Overview

    Before Each Use Max Tyre Pressure: 75psi / 5bar Parking  Stands Before Each Use  10 Hours  Before Each Use Lights  Before Each Use Scrapers Tines & Clamps  10 Hours  10 Hours Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 29 5. Servicing and Maintenance Wheel Wheel Hubs Pivots   600 Hours 50 Hours Wing Pivots Wing Cylinders  50 Hours  50 Hours Trip Reset Tines DD Axles  50 Hours  10 Hours Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 30: Lubricating The Machine

    • Ensure that any oily footwear is disposed You should therefore not carry any oily cloths of in the proper manner. around. Change soiled work clothing as soon as possible. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 31: Lubricants

    Oil-contaminated waste and used oil must be disposed of in accordance with current legislation. Waste oil must be collected and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Never pour used oil into unsealed sewage systems or drains or onto the ground. Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 32: Faults And Remedies

    (see section 4.3) Running nose down Level frame Working too shallow Increase tine depth All ground not being moved Working too shallow Increase tine depth by tines Wings not aggressive Fit wider wings enough Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 33: Parts & Assembly

    Wing Circuit ........................78 Depth Control Circuit ......................80 Trip Reset Tine Circuit ....................82 Trip Reset Tine Circuit Schematic ..................84 Stickers ....................86 4.5m Sticker Layout ......................86 TurboJet ....................88 TurboJet Kit Assembly ....................88 Distributor Head Assembly .....................90 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 34 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 35 7. Parts and Assembly FLATLINER 500 - 4.5m C/W SHEAR AS4450 TINES ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS AS0949 AXLE ASSEMBLY - DD600 10 RINGS AS1266 TINE ASSEMBLY PROLIFT AS3857 TINE CLAMP ASSEMBLY - CENTRE AS3858 TINE CLAMP ASSEMBLY - RH...
  • Page 36 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 37 7. Parts and Assembly FLATLINER 500 - 4.5m C/W HYDRAULIC TINES AS4449 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS AS0949 AXLE ASSEMBLY - DD600 10 RINGS AS3860 TINE ASSEMBLY - AUTO RESET AS3861 F/W AUTO RESET TINE CLAMP CENTRE AS3862 TINE ASSEMBLY RH - AUTO RESET FL500...
  • Page 38 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 39 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P17272 STAND - FLATLINER P17579 PIN Ø40x125 TYPE P P17609 PIN Ø50x300 TYPE P P17815 MANUAL HOLDER - COMPLETE P18276 CHASSIS - FL500F P18390 TOP LINK PIN CAT 4 P18393 LOWER LINK PIN CAT 4 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 40 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 41 PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P00071 NIPPLE - GREASE P05534 NUT LOCK M10 P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P17579 PIN Ø40x125 TYPE P P17581 PIN Ø40x145 TYPE P P17583 PIN Ø40x165 TYPE P P18277 WING FRAME RH - 4.5m Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 42 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 43 PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P00071 NIPPLE - GREASE P05534 NUT LOCK M10 P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P17579 PIN Ø40x125 TYPE P P17581 PIN Ø40x145 TYPE P P17583 PIN Ø40x165 TYPE P P18278 WING FRAME LH - 4.5m Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 44 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 45 WHEEL 10.0/75-15 6 STUD RIM P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P16850 SHIM COLLAR P16851 SHIM END BLOCK P17491 WHEEL ARM RH P17493 WHEEL ARM MOUNT RH P17499 DEPTH ROD - 290mm P17580 PIN Ø40x135 P17585 PIN Ø40x200 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 46 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 47 WHEEL 10.0/75-15 6 STUD RIM P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P16850 SHIM COLLAR P16851 SHIM END BLOCK P17492 WHEEL ARM LH P17494 WHEEL ARM MOUNT LH P17499 DEPTH ROD - 290mm P17580 PIN Ø40x135 P17585 PIN Ø40x200 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 48 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 49 P15562 LIGHT BOARD RRH P15563 LIGHT BOARD RLH P15567 FLASHING BEACON P15941 WIRING LOOM - X-PRESS 4.0m FW P16070 ZIP TIE - BLACK 4x125 P16838 DECAL-SPEED P17298 DECAL MOUNT - SPEED 90° P17482 LIGHT MOUNT BASE Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 50 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 51 NUT PLAIN M16 P02010 NUT LOCK M24 P02038 WASHER SPRING M16 P02318 BOLT M16x120 GR. 8.8 P02598 WASHER SPRING M30 P02604 WASHER FLAT M24 Ø50 P02608 WASHER FLAT M30 P04536 BOLT M24x130 GR. 8.8 P06510 CLAMP - SHORT Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 52 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 53 WASHER SPRING M16 P02318 BOLT M16x120 GR. 8.8 P02598 WASHER SPRING M30 P02604 WASHER FLAT M24 Ø50 P02608 WASHER FLAT M30 P04536 BOLT M24x130 GR. 8.8 P04675 RETAINING PLATE P06510 CLAMP - SHORT P06511 CLAMP - LONG Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 54 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 55 WASHER SPRING M16 P02318 BOLT M16x120 GR. 8.8 P02598 WASHER SPRING M30 P02604 WASHER FLAT M24 Ø50 P02608 WASHER FLAT M30 P04536 BOLT M24x130 GR. 8.8 P04675 RETAINING PLATE P06510 CLAMP - SHORT P06511 CLAMP - LONG Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 56 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 57 7. Parts and Assembly TINE ASSEMBLY AS1266 FLATLINER 500 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P10486 PROLIFT TINE - FLATLINER 500 P11181 WEAR SHROUD P09060 WING - PROLIFT LOW P09148 POINT - PROLIFT CrFe P10391 WEARSHIN NON REVERSIBLE P10392 WING - PROLIFT 250mm...
  • Page 58 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 59 WASHER FLAT M39 P00047 BOLT M36x240 GR. 8.8 P17378 CLAMP OUTER RH P12765 BOLT M30x120 GR. 8.8 P02038 WASHER SPRING M16 P04618 BOLT M16x25 GR. 8.8 P15149 WASHER FLAT M12 Ø54 P17384 BUSH Ø49.75xØ40.25x42 P00896 NUT PLAIN M30 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 60 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 61 WASHER FLAT M39 P03115 BOLT M20x60 GR. 8.8 P03222 BOLT M30x200 GR. 8.8 P04618 BOLT M16x25 GR. 8.8 P04675 RETAINING PLATE P15149 WASHER FLAT M12 Ø54 P17378 CLAMP OUTER RH P17379 CLAMP INNER RH P17384 BUSH Ø49.75xØ40.25x42 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 62 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 63 WASHER FLAT M39 P03115 BOLT M20x60 GR. 8.8 P03222 BOLT M30x200 GR. 8.8 P04618 BOLT M16x25 GR. 8.8 P04675 RETAINING PLATE P15149 WASHER FLAT M12 Ø54 P17380 CLAMP OUTER LH P17381 CLAMP INNER LH P17384 BUSH Ø49.75xØ40.25x42 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 64 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 65 WING - PROLIFT LOW P09148 POINT - PROLIFT CrFe P10391 WEARSHIN NON REVERSIBLE P10392 WING - PROLIFT 250mm P11181 WEAR SHROUD P13789 BOLT M30x150 GR.12.9 STR P14781 BUSH SPRUNG - Ø44xØ36x30 P17385 TINE - AUTO RESET FL500 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 66 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 67 ROLL FRAME ASSEMBLY RH - 4.5m AS4454 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P05534 NUT LOCK M10 P08802 SHIM KIT 7 PIECE P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P17583 PIN Ø40x165 TYPE P P18283 ROLL FRAME RH - 4.5m Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 68 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 69 ROLL FRAME ASSEMBLY LH - 4.5m AS4455 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P05534 NUT LOCK M10 P08802 SHIM KIT 7 PIECE P14520 BOLT M10x70 GR8.8 P17583 PIN Ø40x165 TYPE P P18284 ROLL FRAME LH - 4.5m Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 70 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 71 BEARING GUARD P08298 SPACER 10mm P00057 BOLT M16x60 GR. 8.8 P02602 WASHER FLAT M16 P02008 NUT LOCK M16 P01704 BOLT M16x50 GR. 8.8 P02603 WASHER FLAT M20 P02009 NUT LOCK M20 P01619 BOLT U M20 GR8.8 145x172 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 72 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 73 AXLE Ø60x2325 P08190 DD 600 - NUT SPOOL P08192 DD 600 RING P08191 DD 600 - INTERNAL SPACER P08189 DD 600 - BEARING SPOOL P08188 DD 600 - SPOOL P02489 PIN SPLIT Ø10x100 P01698 NUT CASTLE M60 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 74 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 75 NUT LOCK M16 'TYPE T' P02602 WASHER FLAT M16 P04179 WASHER FLAT M12 Ø38 P06802 BOLT U M16 GR8.8 190x117 P07736 SCRAPER STEM P08601 SCRAPER PLATE DD RING LONG P10029 SCRAPER 1 1/2 P17481 SCRAPER RAIL - DD600 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 76 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 77 NUT LOCK M16 'TYPE T' P02602 WASHER FLAT M16 P04179 WASHER FLAT M12 Ø38 P06802 BOLT U M16 GR8.8 190x117 P07736 SCRAPER STEM P08601 SCRAPER PLATE DD RING LONG P10029 SCRAPER 1 1/2 P17481 SCRAPER RAIL - DD600 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 78 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 79 CYLINDER - Ø90x400 - 45 P18727 HA 1/2"X2134 F/F P18728 HA 1/2"X1905 F/F90 P18729 HA 1/2"X975 F/F90 P18730 HA 1/2"X715 F/F90 P18731 HA 1/2"X2134 F/F P18732 HA 1/2"X1905 F/F90 P18733 HA 1/2"X975 F/F90 P18734 HA 1/2"X715 F/F90 P18735 MANIFOLD-WING/ROLL Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 80 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 81 CYL - Ø80x175-45 P18723 HA 3/8"X4040 F/F P18724 HA 3/8"X1735 F/F90 P18725 HA 3/8"X330 F/F P18726 HA 3/8"X1735 F/F90 P18735 MANIFOLD-WING/ROLL P18736 HA 3/8"X4040 F/F P18737 HA 3/8"X1735 F/F90 P18738 HA 3/8"X330 F/F P18739 HA 3/8"X1735 F/F90 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 82 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 83 BLANKING PLUG ½" BSP VENTED P15646 ADAPTOR T F/F ½"F 1/4" P17382 CYLINDER Ø100x310-50 P18276 CHASSIS - FL500F P18277 WING FRAME RH - 4.5m P18278 WING FRAME LH - 4.5m P18479 ADAPTOR 1" MALE-MALE ½" BSP Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 84 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 85 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 86 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 87 DECAL - ANTI TAMPER 62.5x40 P16755 DECAL-SIMBA GP 130X227 130x227 P17102 DECAL - 450 110x315 P17212 DECAL-GROUP WARNING P17251 DECAL-DD AND TENSION P17424 DECAL SIMBA 80X139 GP 65x114 P17704 DECAL - LEAKING OIL 62.5x40 P17718 DECAL - FLATLINER Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 88 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 89 M/M 3/8" RESTRICTED P16806 OSR OUTLET MOUNT P17318 SCREW M8x30 CSK P18716 OSR MOUNT - BASE P18717 OSR MOUNT-BACK PLATE P18718 NYLON GUIDE BLOCKS P18749 BOLT M30x87 GR. 8.8 P18766 RDS RADAR BRACKET P18766 RDS RADAR BRACKET Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 90 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 91 DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P14473 DISTRIBUTOR HEAD P14477 STAUFF CLAMP - 1 1/4" P14479 RUBBER MOUNT P14478 CLAMP LOCK NUT P14476 TOP PLATE P14474 BOLT M6x60 GR. 8.8 P14480 STAUFF CLAMP COMPLETE. 1 1/4" ITEMS 2 - 6 Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 92 7. Parts and Assembly Flatliner 500 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 94 Woodbridge Road, Sleaford Lincolnshire, NG34 7EW 01529 304654 01529 413468 simba.international@simba.co.uk www.simba.co.uk...

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