Mandam TOP 2.5 Operation Manual page 19

The number of pawls on all shaft arm cylinders must always be equal!
It is also possible to change the distance of the shaft from the cultivator frame
(screw in Fig. 7). Note that too little distance between the tines and the plates can cause
clogging with plant residues.
The working depth of the discs is set according to the depth of the cultivator.
Note that the discs must work on the surface to evenly level the soil behind the plough
beams. When changing the height of the working shaft arms, adjust the height of the
disc beam so that the discs are always at the correct height relative to the field plane.
The TOP cultivator elements can be adjusted in terms of angle of attack. The more
horizontal position of the coulters reduces working resistance and undercuts the stubble
with low loosening - recommended for compact soils with optimum moisture content and
soils of medium and low compactness (Fig. 12 opening A, Fig. 13 nut C, unscrewed). The
steeper position of the coulter facilitates penetration and loosens the soil to a greater
extent - recommended for hard and dry soils (fig. 12 opening B, fig. 13 screw C, screwed).
In the case of working elements with spring guards, it must be remembered that with a
change in the torque of the screw, the releasing force of the guard also changes.
Fig. 12 Tooth deflection adjustment with screw lock.
Fig. 13 Tooth deflection adjustment with spring guard.
On cultivators with folding side frames, it is necessary to carry out the level
adjustment of these frames by means of the screws built into the front and rear of the
mid frame (at each hinge - Fig. 14A). Properly adjusted side arms should be at the same
level as the mid frame. Once adjusted, secure the screw with a lock nut.
Table 3 Side frame level adjustment.
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