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1. 12772 B10 Replacement lower tine c w 460mm 18 dual discs and hub assembly to fit 12772 12781 Lower tine only to fit disc bracket 12789 Hub amp bracket assembly to fit 12781 12788 460mm 18 cuttaway disc 12787 Disc bearing kit to fit 12781 12800 B11 Disc hub single c w fasteners 12919 B5 Frame to upper tine clamp 2 required 12771 B6 Upper to lower tine eye bolt amp U bolt 12770 B7 Pivotpinfor12772 12778 B8 Bush for pivot pin 12778 1 pair 12777 B9 Tube socket bush for 12772 single 12776 ILLUS PROD NO DESCRIPTION NO DEFLECTOR KIT for Disc Tool Bars Attach the rubber deflector panel to either side of the Flatlift Packer frame to retain surface soil within the working width for a neat finish B12 Side deflector kit for disc tool bars 12830 Consists of 2 rubber deflectors complete with fixings B12 Replacement rubber deflector 12831 Spaldings Limited For replacement parts Tel 01522 507600 Freefax 0800 716040 Section OPTIONS 7 8 Air seeding unit A fluted roller system ensures that seed is delivered evenly through air vents into cultivated soil A 12 volt electric drive fan provides airflow with in cab control while the heavy duty landwheel drive gives accurate ground speed metering 12 volt electric drive fan unit provides air flow2. Auto trip means we can increase our forward speed but the real beauty of the system is that we don t have to keep getting on and off the tractor to replace shear bolts The fact that the legs also swivel means that they are not rigid if they hit something solid rather than lifting out of the ground along with whatever has been hit Mr Reid says It just does not make sense not to have one especially on our soil types up here 7 4 Mole drainer conversion leg 02200 Mole conversion for diamond bar Flatlift machines Consisting of 1 x 02198 Flatlift mole hinge A 1 x 01185 single ended 40 x 8 x 1 mole blade B 1 x 01187 3 x 26 mole foot C 1 x 01188 312 expander D 1 x 01191 coupling E 3 x 01190 M20 x 65mm double roll pins 1 x 07594 M20 x 100mm 8 8 grade shear bolts pack of 5 1 x 07058 M20 x 100mm 10 9 grade pivot bolt 12928 Replacement bush for mole hinge 10 Auto trip Heavy duty hydraulic ram pressurised by a hydro pneumatic accumulator allows the leg to trip back Ball joint ram design maintains the Flatlift legs unique capacity to swivel reducing side stress Auto trip legs can be retro fitted to existing machines or ordered as standard with new machines A simple cost effective way of converting your FLATLIFT from a subsoiler into a mole drainer release the hinge pin replacing the Flatlift hinge with the new mole hinge and leg assemb
3. CE m Operating Instructions Tree d s i Re i K EE e Zea 4 i pei Elk UV SPALDINGS Customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 E mail custservice spaldings co uk Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 0 ICE CAU EE 1 BT MESEN eerie ai DE SE a r a 1 SAFETY GUIDELINES GEEN dadea E EE anne DS be EE 2 2 1 Understanding the safety symbols 2 22 Before USE renderar aN a E Sato ene UA 3 2 93 DURING REA 3 24 GAUERA rena a arenes Eb BEE 3 25 AIMONS ES nee AET E e a ene EKE 3 20 NA AAE 3 MAINTENANCE 3 0 Lubrication and maintenance 4 3 1 Shear bolt protection 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 0 Connection to atractor 5 4 1 Adjusting the working depth 5 4 2 Working speed 5 23 DSC ait EEE Ek EE RON d ieta 5 4 4 Packer rollers 5 4 5 Checking for wear 5 4 6 General working hints 6 SPECIFICATIONS amp OPTIONS LISTING 7 PARTS LISTING 8 OPTIONS 7 0 Spiked packer roller 9 7 1 Depth wheel assembly 9 7 2 Hydraulic depth control kits 9 7 3 Hydraulic auto trip
4. 762 838 30 33 150 6 12947 7 Leg 3 5m 1017kg cat 3 up to 43cm 17 380 15 150 6 12948 7 Leg auto trip 3 5m cat 3 up to 43cm 17 380 15 150 6 PROD DESCRIPTION PROD DESCRIPTION TO FIT NO NO FLATLIFT MODEL AUTO TRIP LEG KITS DEPTH WHEELS amp TRASH DISCS 12903 3 Leg auto trip conversion kit 02188 R H Depth wheel All models 12946 4 Leg auto trip conversion kit 02189 L H Depth wheel All models 12988 5 Leg auto trip conversion kit 2 beam 12832 Heavy duty trash disc assembly 12905 5 Leg auto trip conversion kit 3 beam one required per leg All models 12949 7 Leg auto trip conversion kit PROD DESCRIPTION TO FIT DEPTH TOTAL PACKER OPTIONAL NO FLATLIFT MODEL CONTROL WIDTH DIAMETER HYDRAULIC DEPTH CONTROL SPIKED PACKER ROLLER 12829 Packer 3 4 leg top link 2 85m 405mm 16 02330 12802 Packer 4 7 leg top link 3 5m 405mm 16 02332 Packer roller to fit pre 2006 3 leg Flatlift 02288 2 6m packer PROD DESCRIPTION TO FIT CULTIVATION OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL NO FLATLIFT FRAME ASSEMBLIES CULTI WING DEFLECTOR KIT ERAD TINE KIT CULTIVATION TOOL BARS 12960 Disc tool bar 2 85m IO R H amp 10 L H disc assemblies 12830 12961 Disc tool bar 3 5m 12 R H amp 12 L H disc assemblies 12830 12827 Tine tool bar 2 85m 5 tine assemblies 19077 12830 12833 7 tine 12793 Tine tool bar 3 5m 6 tine assemblies 19077 12830 12808 8 tine Tool bars are also available to fit pr
5. 1 First set the Flatlift to the required working depth 2 3 Slightly loosen the 4 clamp bolts at each end of the tool bar Rotate the turnbuckle on the side of the tool bar to either raise or lower the tool bar as required It is necessary to either turn the adjusting bars simultaneously requiring 2 people or to turn each bar a number of revolutions in sequence Once at the required height re tighten the 4 clamp bolts at each end of the tool bar firmly UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO USE THE TOOL BAR WITHOUT THE CLAMP BOLTS FIRMLY TIGHTENED Once in operation observe the action of the tines and adjust the spring tension screws so that a little movement can be observed on the tines End bolts x2 Fig 3 Tool bar adjustment Clamp bolts x4 Turnbuckle 8 3 Tool bar specification 8 2 Tool bar maintenance Essential maintenance and operation points 1 O Grease turnbuckle screw threads and ensure that the thread is kept protected with a coating of grease Grease the grease points daily Ensure the end bolts on the height adjustment are kept tight at all times Ensure the clamp bolts on the height adjustment are kept tight at all times Check all tine assembly bolts on a daily basis Grease tine disc assemblies on a daily basis Replace any worn parts immediately TOOL BAR DIMENSIONS WEIGHT MAX WORKING DEPTH POWER REQ MODEL L W H BAR
6. Lower link pin 270mm Category 3 02340 D3 Lower link pin Category 2 3 stepped to fit post 2008 model 3 leg machines 12957 8 Spaldings Limited For replacement parts Tel 01522 507600 Freefax 0800 716040 Section OPTIONS depth control amp consolidation raa pape scrapers for maximum Roller for efficient cleaning consolidation Vertical scraper mountings let trash fall through YEAR FRAME Supplied with adjustable top links Full working width for as standard efficient consolidation TT ARNAR OPTIONAL hydraulic depth control allows the Flatlift working depth to be adjusted effortlessly see below 7 2 7 0 Spiked packer roller IN THE EVENT OF A BLOCKAGE The spiked packer roller provides depth control with consolidation and Loosen the rear most bolts on the scraper beam A GE is essential for moisture conservation and rapid seed germination undo the front bolts B removing the nuts whilst tg Suitable for both arable and grassland applications leaving the bolts in position Pull on the fully retracted EO packer stands to take the weight of the scraper beam r and remove the front bolts B one at a time With the bolts fully removed pull the stand to swivel the beam over on the rear bolts A For specification and product numbers see page 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS Tighten the rear bolts fully to ensure the beam does De modmadle scraper 02599 Steel
7. such as erosion of paint finish distortion of linkage pin holes etc Section 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES 2 0 Safety warning signs Safety signs are applied to the machine to indicate potential dangers The operator must fully understand the warning symbols on the machine DANGER To draw the operator s attention to situations which could endanger his or other peoples safety CAUTION To draw the operator s attention to situations which could affect the machine performance but not his or other peoples safety IMPORTANT To draw the operator s attention to situations which do not affect the machine performance and his or other peoples safety 2 1 Understanding the safety symbols Before operating the machine it is important that each operator understands the following explanations Safety symbol REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE LIFTING POINT Symbol meaning BEFORE MAINTENANCE 1 Important carefully read the manufacturers handbook before attempting maintenance DANGER OF FOOT INJURY 2 Any person near the machine when working must keep a safe distance LIFTING GEAR 3 When lifting the machine always use appropriate lifting gear attached to the lifting eyes on the machine frame 2 Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 Section gt SAFETY GUIDELINES A 2 2 Before use e Ensure operators have read and are f
8. with in cab on off control Heavy duty landwheel drive giving accurate ground speed metering UNIVERSAL FITTING Designed for the Flatlift Spaldings air seeding units can also be fitted to other makes of 3m to 3 5m subsoilers and cultivators bracket modifications may be required cost effective seed placement Seeder unit cuts cost of oil seed rape establishment A 3 leg Flatlift with tool bar and seeder unit is used for rape establishment by Northants farmer Mr Hutchinson He describes how two main aims guided him in the choice of a Flatlift seeder system The primary motivation was to significantly reduce our oil seed rape crop growing costs by combining multiple operations into one and improve our Soil structure which is critical for oil seed rape In reality subsoil conditioning surface cultivation seeding and consolidation with just one tractor and driver enabled us to remove several passes from our rape establishment system As well as saving money the Flatlift legs shatter compaction and help condition the soil structure getting the crop off to the best possible start In fact crops sown with conventional multiple pass systems struggled significantly to germinate as critical moisture was lost during multiple cultivations in a difficult season For specification and product numbers see page 7 STANDARD AIR SEEDING UNIT suited to establishment systems where a t
9. E FRAME WITH TINES WITH DISCS WITH TINES WITH DISCS PER TINE DISC TOOL BARS 2 85m 1 2m 2 85m 1 54m tines 220kg 430kg 545kg 0 200mm 8 0 100mm 4 5 10hp 3 5m 1 2m 3 5m 1 45m tines 222kg 612kg 0 100mm 4 5 10hp e mail custservice spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 15 16 Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 e mail custservice spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk www spaldings co uk UV SPALDINGS Spaldings Limited Sadler Road Lincoln LN6 3XJ Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 Spaldings Ireland Limited Moydrum Business Park Athlone Co Westmeath Tel 090 6486008 Fax 090 6486133 Flatlift Inst 02 2010
10. amiliar with the instructions contained in this manual Ensure that the Flatlift is level and stable The parking prop should be lovvered and support blocks used where necessary Consult the tractor manufacturer s manual for instructions on safe mounting of implements and working methods A 2 3 During use e Ensure the Flatlift is correctly attached to the tractor and the parking prop is raised e Be alert to underground obstructions e g tree roots cables boulders pipes etc Should an obstruction be encountered stop immediately and investigate Ensure all persons are well clear of the Flatlift whilst in use e Observe safe driving procedures e g reducing speed on slopes and sharp turns e Never turn corners with the Flatlift in the ground A 2 4 After use e Check that all fasteners are tight e Carry out all lubrication and maintenance work as detailed in this manual e mail custservice spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk AN os aus Wear substantial or safety footwear Wear gloves when handling worn parts with sharp edges Ensure the Flatlift is not operated by untrained persons Use the Flatlift only for the purpose for which it was designed and tested and in accordance with the guidelines in this manual Interpret right and left as the right and left of the operator facing forward in the tractor cab A 2 6 NEVER Carry out adjustments or repairs to the Flatlift u
11. are bossed hinge 02224 A19 Clasp bolt M20 x 260mm c w nut and spring washer 02181 FLATLIFT DISC ASSEMBLY EEE Diamond Bar Frames o assembly will fit all B1 Heavy duty disc assembly diamond bar Flatlifts one assembly required per leg 12832 For the perfect finish to E 20 Fluted disc only beg Ge b Eg Me Gte E GIEK gag 02207 grassland or to cut Disc set screw M12 x 20mm Pack of 10 12836 through straw and trash DISC alega 12838 edi SPINde Shall sist Mangas Aad pw eek Boas el 12835 BARO Disc bearing kit for forks 12839 FLATLIFT DEPTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Diamond Bar Frames C1 R H assembly for 3 Leg Flatlift amp 02188 post 2008 model 4 5 amp 7 leg Flatlift L H assembly for 3 Leg Flatlift amp 02189 post 2008 model 4 5 amp 7 leg Flatlift Depth wheel bearing kit A 12756 1 x 30206 taper roller bearing 30 x 62mm 1 x 30209 taper roller bearing 45 x 85mm 1 x Dust seal 45 x 85mm Wheel bearing kit B 12757 1 x 30206 taper roller bearing 30 x 62mm 1 x 30208 taper roller bearing 40 x 80mm 1 x Dust seal 40 x 80mm Depth wheel hub cap ela 12769 LINKAGE PINS D1 Top link pin 160mm Category 2 02341 Lower link pin 170mm Category 2 02356 D2 Top link pin 160mm Category 3 02339
12. assembly 12970 ka Pince Shear bolt amp nut Pk 10 08881 4mm R clip Pk 30 07626 Eradicator tine bracket assembly fits 120 x 80mm 12790 ILLUS PROD NO DESCRIPTION NO TOOL BAR adl parts Centre bar for 2 85m tool bars 12954 Bolt for 12954 12956 A6 Tool bar turnbuckle 12955 Tool bar end bracket RA S 12953 A6 Tool bar end bracket GEER 12972 ILLUS PROD NO DESCRIPTION NO TINE TOOL BAR HER accent parts Complete cultivation tine assembly c w heavy duty point items A1 2 amp 3 12817 B1 Replacement complete upper tine and spring assembly 12772 B2 Replacement lower tine to fit 12772 12763 B3 Heavy duty reversible point 02107 6x 65mm fastener to fit 02107 PACK OTTO eve stone rare 09207 B4 One piece cultivator wing 19077 6x 75mm fastener to fit 19077 BACK OTTO vec snes alata carie 09208 B5 Frame to upper tine clamp 2 required 12771 B6 Upper to lower tine eye bolt and U bolt 12770 B7 Pivol PINTOFI27 E 12778 B8 Bush for pivot pin 12778 1 pair 12777 B9 Tube socket bush for 12772 single 12776 ILLUS PROD NO DESCRIPTION NO DISC TOOL BAR Pre 2009 Replacement parts Complete cultivation disc tine assembly items A1 amp A10 12816 B1 Replacement complete upper tine and spring assembly
13. ast methods the Flatlift seeding unit gives superior seedling establishment and tap root development for increased yield potential Reduce the cost of oil seed rape establishment with Flatlift e mail agsales spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 13 Section 8 SINGLE PASS TOOL BARS 8 0 Tool bar to Flatlift attachment Please note this procedure requires the use of suitable lifting equipment 1 If necessary remove packer roller from Flatlift 2 Securely attach slings to the tool bar around the spring assemblies to enable the tool bar to be lifted in a safe level manner 3 Fit the eccentric bush in the upper front holes of the tool bar 4 Lift the tool bar and offer up to the rear brackets of the Flatlift 5 Align the lower holes first and secure with the pins 6 Align the top holes as close as possible using the forklift Using a pry bar rotate and align the eccentric bushes and secure with the pins DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALIGN OR ROTATE THE BUSHES USING FINGERS TOOL BAR FLATLIFT Turnbuckle Upper fixing holes Packer mounting points Lower fixing holes Fig 2 Tool bar to Flatlift attachment 14 Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 Section 8 SINGLE PASS TOOL BARS 8 1 Tool bar operation and adjustment The working height of the tines or discs can be adjusted independent to the Flatlift and Packer as follovvs
14. djustable working depth Heavy duty reversible points fitted as standard optional wings for greater ERADICATOR TINE KITS lift are also available Designed to fit the packer roller frame tine kits can be used with tine tool bars for an extra level finish CULTIVATION WINGS Can be fitted beneath the standard points on tine tool bars for increased penetration and soil disturbance YEAR FRAME WARRANTY For specification and product numbers see page 7 e mail agsales spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 11 Section OPTIONS 7 7 Single pass tool bar replacement parts e Used with tine tool bars eradicator tines fit the Flatlift packer roller for an extra level finish ILLUS PROD ILLUS PROD NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION NO DISC TOOL BAR series 2 ERADICATOR TINES Replacement parts A5 6Tinekit 12786 A1 Complete hub and bracket assembly R H for series 2 AS 7Tinekit 12833 GUA E a bende E te cant dees 12967 AS amp Tinekit 12808 Complete hub and bracket assembly L H for series 2 Replacement parts disc tool bar u u i2968 DIPPErIINE pii rsads 11534 A2 16 cutaway disc for series 2 disc tool bar 12966 2holepoint 05370 A3 Bearing kit for series 2 disc tool bar 12969 M10 x 70mm bolt amp nut A4 Rubber spring for series 2 disc bracket assembly Ge Pattada dk 4 required per
15. e 2006 3 leg Flatlift 12962 2 6m disc tool bar 12762 2 6m tine tool bar Disc tool bar conversions are also available to retro fit to pre 2009 tool bars 12963 2 85m 12964 3 5m 12965 2 65m PROD DESCRIPTION TO FIT OIL SEED RAPE HOPPER SEED NO FLATLIFT MODEL SEEDING RATE CAPACITY OUTLETS AIR SEEDING UNITS Standard Seeder 12834 Air seeding unit Flatlift amp other 3 3 5m subsoilers etc from 2 4 17kg per hectare 100 ltrs 4 for rape seeding into cultivated top soil Narrow Band Seeder 12950 Air seeding unit 4 7 leg Flatlift machines from 2 4 17kg per hectare 200 Itrs up to 8 for rape seeding directly behind subsoil legs e mail agsales spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 7 Section O FLATLIFT PARTS LIST ILLUS DESCRIPTION SPALDINGS NO PROD NO FLATLIFT LEG ASSEMBLY Flatlifte Punch Diamond Bar Frames For Flatlift roll pins A and B Leg assembly c w swivel box and all wearing parts 02194 12760 32 x 200mm A1 6 Leg c w wearing parts 02359 parallel punch A1 34 Leg c w connecting tongue and wing brackets 02170 A4 EEE OE E V EET 02154 M10 x 35mm roll pin fits point amp lower shin Pack of 10 02334 A5 Lower reversible Shin 02153 A6 Upper reversible shin 02152 M10 x 25mm roll pin fits upper shin Pack of 10 02329 Flatlift punch for roll
16. essary to remove a tine or workthe land at a shallower depth in one direction then cross the land working at a greater depth PENETRATION In most conditions the Flatlift frame should be set parallel with the ground however it may be necessary to shorten the top link if penetration is difficult due to adverse conditions 6 Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Freefax 0800 716040 Section D FLATLIFT SPECIFICATIONS amp OPTIONS LISTING ON 7 2 mig rr dd Both 2 85m and 3 5m width Flatlifts can be fitted with a range of A ds machine options spiked packer roller discs cultivation tool bar gt 4 and seeding unit for increased choice and flexibility PROD DESCRIPTION FRAME LINKAGE WORKING WORKING WIDTH WING SIZE NO WIDTH WEIGHT CATEGORY DEPTH BETWEEN mm mm FLATLIFT MACHINES 2 85m width 12825 3 Leg 2 85m 638kg cat 2 amp 3 up to 43cm 17 762 838 30 33 150 6 12906 3 Leg auto trip 2 85m 872kg cat 2 amp 3 up to 43cm 17 762 838 30 33 150 6 12977 4 Leg 2 85m cat 243 up to 43cm 17 610 24 150 6 3 5m width 12944 4 Leg 3 5m 699kg cat 3 up to 43cm 17 660 26 150 6 12945 4 Leg auto trip 3 5m cat 3 up to 43cm 17 660 26 150 6 12791 5 Leg 3 5m 805kg cat 3 up to 43cm 17 762 838 30 33 150 6 12907 5 Leg auto trip 3 5m 1194kg cat 3 up to 43cm 17
17. hear bolts means no need to leave the cab the pressurised system automatically re sets the Flatlift leg For specification and product numbers see page 7 NO shear bolts to replace Subsoiler trip leg minimises downtime Perth based arable farmer Graham Reid says pressure on autumn workloads and labour availability coupled with a limited number of days for autumn cultivations means he cannot afford downtime or less than ideal soil conditions for crop establishment The Farm s 2000 acres of cropped land has a variety of soil types including heavy clay medium loam and light lands Cropping includes winter cereals as well as potatoes and carrots We have tried various one pass systems says Mr Reid But we find our best results come after ploughing To aid drainage and ploughing 300 400 acres are subsoiled each year during August and September This is carried out using a Spaldings Flatlift fitted with auto trip legs to a depth of 12 14 inches pulled by a 130hp John Deere Before auto trip was available on the Flatlift it was not uncommon to replace at least 20 shear bolts per day on the stronger land easily taking two hours out of a working day downtime we simply could not afford We fitted the auto trip system ourselves which involved quite a lot of welding he says We also have the disc cultivation tool bar for going into old potato land in front of the drill
18. ilth is desirable illustrated The standard seeding unit for use with cultivation tool bars features a 100 litre seed hopper with four seed outlets and deflector plates to ensure seed is spread accurately into cultivated soil before the packer roller 100 litre seed hopper _ manufactured from seamless polyethylene with rain proof lid and rubber seal Tried and tested positive displacement metering system NARROW BAND AIR SEEDING UNIT for oil seed rape most suited to drier conditions where minimum soil cultivation is required The new seeder unit is based on the existing positive displacement feed roller design It is available with two 100 litre hoppers and up to eight seed outlets which deliver seed in bands directly behind the subsoiler legs before the packer roller NB The air seeding unit is not suitable for grass seed SO Rape established by 6 gt Al Flatlift amp seeding unit b strong root with excellent growth V r4 ee Rape established by traditional plough 244 beda A cultivation and drill i X poor growth e SAVE seedbed establishment costs e SAVE cultivation time and labour costs With the Flatlift tool bar and seeding unit establishment costs can be dramatically cut in comparison to conventional plough and e SAVE fuel costs reduced field work cultivation systems REDUCE soil compaction AR Compared to traditional broadc
19. legs 10 7 4 Mole conversion kits 10 7 5 Disc cultivation tool bar 11 7 6 Tine cultivation tool bar 11 7 7 Tool bar replacement parts 12 7 8 Air seeding units ebi gu adit Eat bre d Euz EEK GE 13 SINGLE PASS TOOL BARS 8 0 Tool bar to Flatlift attachment 14 8 1 Tool bar operation and adjustment 15 8 2 Tool bar maintenance 15 8 3 Tool bar specification 15 e mail custservice spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1 0 Identification You can find the registration number of the Flatlift subsoiler stamped on the identification label see Fig 1 The label contains the following information Address of the Manufacturer EU mark A Identification number of the machine B Model of the machine D Weight kilograms UU SPALDINGS CE Head office Spaldings Limited Sadler Road Lincoln LN6 3XJ www spaldings co uk SERIAL No RE MODEL HE Ko ULW Fig 1 Identification plate WARRANTY 1 1 Warranty All Flatlift frames are guaranteed against bending or breaking for FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase providing the implement has not been abused and that no more than the recommended horse power has been used This warranty does not cover normal wear
20. ly Spaldings Limited For replacement parts Tel 01522 507600 Freefax 0800 716040 Section OPTIONS Fitting between the Flatlift legs and packer roller tool bars efficiently mix the top soil and crop residue providing cost effective single pass soil conditioning tool bar single pass savings A 3 leg Flatlift and cultivation tool bar is used by Herefordshire farmer Mr Nigel Roper I was particularly pleased with the job the Tool Bar was doing it adds another dimension to the Flatlift comments Nigel the Flatlift becomes a one pass machine capable of subsoiling and cultivating in one go with the obvious savings in fuel labour and compaction that another pass would incur The wings and points have also shown little sign of wear in our abrasive sandy soils save fuel cultivation time and labour costs 7 5 Disc cultivation tool bar NOW available with up to 24 disc units the new more efficient Disc tool bars cultivate to 4 with adjustable working depth e Opposing hardened conical discs ensure optimum mixing of top soil with surface trash e Long and reliable working life is achieved through shock absorbing rubber mounts TOOL BAR OPTIONS SIDE DEFLECTOR KIT For use with disc tool bars rubber deflector panels fit either side of the packer frame to retain soil within the working width for a neat finish 7 6 Tine cultivation tool bar Tine tool bars cultivate to 8 with a
21. nless the tractor engine is stopped and the Flatlift is firmly supported or lowered to the ground Leave the tractor cab unless the Flatlift is lowered the tractor gear shift is in neutral the brake applied the engine stopped and the ignition key removed Allow persons to ride on the Flatlift during operation and transportation Section 3 MAINTENANCE 3 0 Lubrication amp maintenance Before commencing any lubrication and maintenance ensure that you have read and are familiar with the safety precautions at the front of this manual KEY TO SYMBOLS All models TIGHTEN NUTS AND BOLTS GREASE 2 TORQUE 1 bf in SPECIFIED DAILY SIS SS 3 1 Shear bolt protection The Flatlift swivel tines are shear bolt protected except on hydraulic Auto trip legs When replacing shear bolts all adjacent parts such as shear bushes and hinge plates must be checked and replaced if worn It is essential to use the shear bolts specified failure to do so will invalidate any subsequent warranty claims FAILURE TO USE GENUINE SPALDINGS SHEAR BOLTS MAY INVALIDATE LEG WARRANTY 4 Spaldings Limited For customer service Tel 01522 507550 Fax 01522 689011 Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 0 Connection to a tractor 1 Back the tractor up to the Flatlift which should be on a firm level surface Position the Tractor lower links in line with the Flatlift lower mounting brackets 2 The linkage
22. pin holes selected will depend on the category of linkage the depth of work the lifting capacity of the tractor and the height of the tractor three point linkage from the ground Adjust the tractor top link to fit the Flatlift fit the linkage pins and secure using a linch pin 3 To disconnect the Flatlift from the tractor reverse the above procedure 4 When using the Flatlift with discs fitted to the front leg the drawbar should always be removed 4 1 Adjusting the working depth Depth is controlled and adjusted by the setting of the top links on the packer roller In most conditions the Flatlift frame should be set parallel with the ground however it may be necessary to shorten the top link if penetration is difficult due to adverse conditions 4 2 Working speed Forward working speed is not critical and in general the faster the speed the greater the soil shatter effect but this is obviously dependant upon all the many factors that can affect the soil and working conditions SPECIAL NOTES 1 The swivel action of the tine is designed to cope with side stresses Caused by soil expansion and allows the tines to pass around limited obstructions 2 The Flatlift is not designed to be turned whilst in work Always lift the implement when turning at headlands e mail custservice spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 4 3 Discs Discs are recommended for working in grass or heavy trash conditions Disc
23. pins 12760 A2 6 Wing 2 hole RH a egiz OT err wed ewe dp 02168 A3 GAMING BEZa ABB e 02169 Ya x 40mm HT Bolt and nut Pack of 10 09216 A2 Durafaced 6 wing 2 hole R H D2168 A3 Durafaced 6 wing 2 hole L H D2169 i Ya x 40mm HT Bolt and nut Pack of 10 09216 A7 Durafaced weld on leg wear plate R H 190 x 190mm D2016 A7 Durafaced weld on leg wear plate L H 190 x 190mm D2038 A8 Weld on lower shin tongue Pre 2000 legs 02261 A10 Weld on point tongue 02276 A9 Connecting tongue Pre 2000 legs 02175 A11 Weld on wing bracket unit 2 hole R H amp L H complete 02171 NB Grooved shear A12 Leg KEA EE e GE a aia E 02287 bolts check type of hinge boss bush and 20 groove position x for correct fit FLATLIFT HINGE ASSEMBLY Diamond Bar Frames A13 20 Hinge assembly 02361 K AS ing cdi adle 02178 B lt A14 Bottom clasp plate 02180 c A15 Top clasp gua 02179 A16 Hinge pin spring washer and nut 02182 Heavy duty be A20 Stepped shear bolt bush for square bossed hinge 02297 square boss EO 17 A17 M16 x 100mm shear bolt grooved x 23 5mm for square bossed hinge Pack of 10 08719 HAT A A18 Pivot bolt M24 x 130mm for Squ
24. s can be fitted to all the current range of machines and can be supplied either as original equipment or later as required Discs can be adjusted for depth independently by slackening the disc clamp screw and raising or lowering the disc The clamp screw must be securely tightened onto the disc post before commencing work 4 4 Packer rollers Packer rollers are available for all models Please refer to pages 7 and 9 within this book For further details contact your local Spaldings representative or telephone our Sales Office 01522 507600 or email agsales spaldings co uk 4 5 Checking for wear The operator should check the tine wearing parts frequently and should replace worn items as follows POINTS Change prior to side or underside of tongue wearing WINGS Change prior to side or underside of wing bracket wearing SHIN Change prior to side of shank wearing Section OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 6 General working hints WORKING REQUIREMENT TINE CENTRE SETTINGS 1 Very thorough soil shatter Set tine centres closer Working in light soil 2 Deep or shallow work in soil that may e Set tine centres wider be liable to excess surface disturbance due to over cultivation 3 Work in highly compacted areas Set tine centres wider e g tramlines potato row bottoms and trailer wheelings HEAVY LAND When working deep in some very difficult heavy land with limited horse power it may be nec
25. scraper post 1996 models Single not move whilst cleaning Reverse the procedure to assembly allows easy 18917 M8 x 30mm HT coach bolt amp lock nut Pack of 10 return the beam to normal access for cleaning 12958 Packer roller bearing post 2006 models 7 1 Depth wheel 7 2 Hydraulic assemblies depth control kits Fitted to the frame and designed for basic depth The conversion kit simply attaches to the spiked control these units are more often used in grassland applications Allows the Flatlift s working depth to be set without the need of a packer roller 02188 R H assembly 02189 L H assembly packer roller in place of the existing manual adjusting links e Allows the Flatlift s working depth to be adjusted while on the move e Saves operator downtime less effort needed than with manual adjustment e Ensures optimum Flatlift productivity as conditions and soil types change e c w all necessary fittings and pipework 02330 Hydraulic depth control kit to fit 3 leg Flatlift spiked packer rollers 02332 Hydraulic depth control kit to fit 4 7 leg Flatlift spiked packer rollers The minimum tractor hydraulic requirement is one double acting spool valve e mail agsales spaldings co uk visit www spaldings co uk 9 Section OPTIONS 7 3 Hydraulic auto trip legs The Flatlift auto trip leg comes into its own in the more stony and rocky areas of the country dramatically saving downtime No s
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