Frontflex 2000
GB
150, 300 and 400 cm
Страница 1: ...Frontflex 2000 GB 150 300 and 400 cm ...
Страница 2: ...f your manufacturing number There is a list of spare parts at the back of the manual which provides you with an overview of the single parts EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DAL BO A S DK 7183 Randbøl declares herewith that the above machine is manufactured in accordance with the provi sions of directive 2006 42 EC which replaced directive 98 37 EC and change direc tives 91 368 ECC 93 44 ECC and 93 68...
Страница 3: ...ONS 10 MAINTENANCE 11 BACKLASH IN THE RINGS 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 12 OPTIONS 13 CRACKERBOARD 13 Operation 13 Angle and depth adjustment 13 Power requirements 15 Refitting 15 Maintenance 16 INDICATOR LIGHTS 17 REPAIRS 18 REPLACING BEARINGS SHAFTS RINGS 18 Crosskill rings 18 Mounting 19 REPLACING CRACKERBOARD TINE POINTS 19 REPLACING TINES ON THE CRACKERBOARD 19 REPLACING NYLON RAIL 20 REPLACI...
Страница 4: ...low anyone to be underneath Frontflex unless the implement is securely blocked Serious injury or death could result If the Frontflex is hitched to the tractor it is important to set the tractor brakes When changing bearings shafts and rings the main frame must be securely blocked by a solid support Best results can be achieved by mounting the Frontflex in the three point hitch of the tractor with ...
Страница 5: ...with a mechanically operated Crackerboard up to 3 m available as optional equipment Frontflex 2000 is equipped with Crosskill rings Crosskill rings are excellent for seedbed preparation as they effectively crush clods and achieve a good crumb structure Frontflex 2000 is constructed to be drawn across the soil even though it is mounted on the front This specially designed mounting system provides b...
Страница 6: ... clear the ground and placing the implement in an operating position Ñ Remember to secure the lift arms and top link with lynch pins Fig 1 Lift arm tilt angle With the Frontflex in an operating position the lift arms B should be tilted at an angle preferably a couple of degrees above horizontal of the direction of travel or at least horizontal This angle will enable the Frontflex to roll over any ...
Страница 7: ...mounting the Frontflex onto the rear of the tractor while it is equipped with the Crackerboard The Crackerboard must be in a raised position and the tines must be tilted in the passive setting see page 13 Options Ñ Remember to secure the lift arms and top link with lynch pins Unhitching To unhitch the procedure for hitching should be followed in reverse order Ñ It is important to secure the Frontf...
Страница 8: ...nt hitch If you need to move the Frontflex other than by use of the three point hitch we recommend lifting it with straps in the main frame or in the linkage so that the Frontflex hangs in balance Weight kg Type Crosskill Ring 150 cm 715 300 cm 1075 400 cm 1215 ...
Страница 9: ...re are no adjustments to be made on the Frontflex 2000 except for any ad justments necessary during regular maintenance Operation of Frontflex requires no hydraulic outlets on the tractor The Frontflex does not have any special transport position Fig 4 ...
Страница 10: ...ft in a starting po sition so the implement and the tractor can function independently of one an other If you are working in loose and friable soil and would like greater con trol over the machine raise the linkage to reduce the slack in the chains The implement will then be hanging from the chains almost tight instead of rest ing on the main frame If the rings start sinking too deeply into the gr...
Страница 11: ...e fore do not lubricate the nylon rail Lubricants can collect dirt and grit which may cause excessive wear Ñ Tighten all nuts bolts or any other fastened assemblies after a few hours use Check often to make sure that they remain thoroughly tightened Inspect all pins screws and bolts for wear or damage and make sure that all are securely in place to avoid any possible damage or breakdown of the mac...
Страница 12: ... suitable size between the ring and the lock washer see page 18 Replacing bearings shafts rings Fig 7 Cleaning and maintenance When preparing for storage at the end of the season clean the machinery thoroughly to prevent corrosion and facilitate future maintenance and repairs Check that the rings are intact and can turn freely without unnecessary play in the bearings Check the linkage slide bar ny...
Страница 13: ...results will be achieved by setting the tines of the Crackerboard at a 70 angle to the surface of the ground The working depth must be adjusted according to subsequent crops and the condition of the field The Crackerboard is not intended for use as a bulldozer blade but rather for light tillage operations Each tine moves and flexes individually in response to counter pressure from land contours re...
Страница 14: ... sides of the spindles are marked with numbers to facilitate uniform angle adjustment Never set the Crackerboard too deep when first starting the machine since this will put a greater strain on the Crackerboard than necessary Fig 10 If a ridge suddenly builds up in front of the Crackerboard while the implement is in operation raise the lift slightly but only until the chains fig 5 B are tight The ...
Страница 15: ...he tines The greatest advantage of the Crackerboard lies in the fact that the tines can move independently and thus flex individually in re sponse to counter pressure from land contours This provides the user with greater flexibility than a levelling board since the entire levelling unit does not have to be disturbed because of a single obstacle Increasing the penetrating depth of the Crackerboard...
Страница 16: ...iddle telescoping piece is mounted without a spindle and a different mounting plate is used Crackerboard Model Weight Number of Tines 150 115 18 300 175 22 Maintenance Tighten all nuts bolts or any other fastened assemblies after the first work day It is important that the bolts on which the Crackerboard is hinged Fig 13 A are properly tightened so the Crackerboard can move freely when changing th...
Страница 17: ...hat require lubrication Indicator Lights When driving on public roads indicator lights must be mounted All Cracker board models are equipped with a specially designed bracket for mounting in dicator lights Fig 15 A Fig 15 The use of indicator lights requires a 7 pole female socket farm trailer socket on the tractor in connection with the front lift A ...
Страница 18: ...st be no air between the lock washer and the end of the shaft since the lock washer must press against the end of the shaft If the rings are difficult to pull off the shaft try using a high pressure cleaner to flush out rust and soil from out between the rings and the shaft If there is time place the shaft upright in a vertical position apply a rust releasing agent and let the shaft and rings stan...
Страница 19: ...s underneath the large rings see also introduction to sec tion Repairs Replacing Crackerboard tine points Replace tine points before the tines themselves become worn 1 The Frontflex must be in a lowered position resting securely on the ground 2 Remove the bolts fastening the points to the tines and mount new points The bolts may be used again if they are in good condition but changing the bolts ma...
Страница 20: ...prevent the risk of getting pinched or crushed 2 Remove the Taptite screws self tapping screws from the nylon rail 3 Remove the nylon rail and install a new rail Fig 20 Replacing spindles on the Crackerboard Lower the Frontflex to the ground and make sure that there is no danger of personal injury 1 Securely block the Crackerboard 2 Remove the bolts A 3 Install a new spindle Fig 21 A A ...
Страница 21: ...e 21 Scrapping Remove the shaft with the rings see section Repairs under Replacing bearings shaft rings The rings are made of cast iron and the tines are made of hardened steel All iron used in the machine is recyclable ...
