GREAT PLAINS Simba DTX Operating instructions

GREAT PLAINS
Brand
GREAT PLAINS
Model
Simba DTX
Type
Operating instructions
Operator Manual
Read the operators manual entirely. When you see this symbol,
the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Simba DTX300 / DTX350
Great Plains
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2014 Printed 2016-07-15
604-107M-ENG Rev A EN
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pleasecontactyourdealerorGreatPlains.
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DeclarationofConformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GreatPlainsUKLtd.herebydeclarethattheGreat Plains Simba DTX,asdenedbytheSerialNumber
attachedtotheMachineChassis,conformswiththefollowingDirectivesandRegulations,andhasbeen
certiedaccordingly.
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Specicallyrelatedharmonisedstandardsare:
EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 4254-1: 2009 (Agricultural machinery - Safety - General Requirements).
THEMANUFACTURER:
GreatPlainsUKLtd.
WoodbridgeRoad
SLEAFORD
Lincolnshire
NG347EW
England
Telephone(+44)(0)1529304654.
CERTIFIEDONBEHALFOFGREATPLAINSUKLTD.:
ColinAdams
ManagingDirector
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WARRANTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
InthiswarrantyGreatPlainsUKLtd.,isreferredtoas“theCompany”.
1. SubjecttotheprovisionsofthiswarrantytheCompanywarrantseachnewmachinesoldbyitto
besoldfreefromanydefectinmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodof12monthsfromdateof
installationwiththeend-user.
Somespecicitemshaveadditionalwarrantyoverandabovethestandard12months.Detailsof
thesecanbeobtaineduponrequestdirectlyfromthedistributororGreatPlainsUKLtd.
2. 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:
(a) makegoodthemachineorpartthereofattheCompany’sexpense,or
(b) makeanallowancetothepurchaseragainstthepurchasepriceofthemachineorpart
thereof,or
(c) acceptthereturnofthemachineandatthebuyersoptioneither:
I) repayorallowthebuyertheinvoicepriceofthemachineorpartthereof,or
II) replacethemachineorpartthereofasisreasonablypractical.
3. ThiswarrantyshallnotobligetheCompanytomakeanypaymentinrespectoflossofprotor
otherconsequentiallossorcontingentliabilityofthePurchaserallegedtoarisefromanydefect
inthemachineorimposeanyliabilityontheCompanyotherthanthatcontainedinclause2.
4. AnyclaimunderthiswarrantymustbenotiedtotheCompanyinwritingspecifyingthematters
complainedofwithin14daysfromthedateofrepair.
5. Anyclaimunderthiswarrantymustbemadebytheoriginalpurchaserofthemachineandisnot
assignabletoanythirdparty.
6. Ifthepurchaserhiresoutthemachinetoanythirdpartythewarrantyshallapplyonlytomatters
notiedtotheCompanyinwritingwithin90daysofthedateofdeliveryandclause1shallberead
asiftheperiodof90daysweresubstitutedfortheperiodof12months.
7. Thewarrantywillceasetoapplyif:
(a) anypartsnotmade,suppliedorapprovedinwritingbytheCompanyarettedtothemachineor
(b) anyrepairiscarriedouttothemachineotherthanbyorwiththeexpresswrittenapprovalofthe
Companyor
(c) anyalterationsnotexpresslyauthorizedbytheCompanyinwritingaremadetothemachineor
(d) themachineisdamagedbyaccidentor
(e) themachineisabusedoroverloadedorusedforapurposeorloadbeyonditsdesigncapabilities,
orusedinconjunctionwithatractorwhosepoweroutputcapabilityexceedsthestatedimplement
powerrequirementbymorethan40%.Forthepurposeofthesetermsandconditions,“stated
implementpowerrequirement”referstowheeledtractorsunlessspecicallystated.Thesepower
requirementsshouldbereducedby20%whenusedinconjunctionwithtrackedtractors.
(f) themachineisoperatedaspartofa‘cultivationtrain’wheremorethanoneimplementisbeing
towed,withouttheexpresswrittenapprovalofGreatPlainsUKLtd.
(g) anymaintenanceisnotcarriedoutinaccordancewiththeserviceschedulesintheoperator’s
manual.
(h) the Installation and Warranty Registration Certicate is not received by Great Plains UK Ltd.,
ServiceDept.,WoodbridgeRoad,Sleaford,Lincolnshire,England,NG347EW,within7daysof
installinganewmachine.
Introduction
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Machine Identication
Entertherelevantdatainthefollowinglistuponacceptanceofthemachine:
Dealer Address:
Name: _________________________________
Street: _________________________________
Place: _________________________________
Tel.: _________________________________
Dealer’sCustomerNo.: ______________________
Great Plains Address:
 GreatPlainsUKLtd.
 WoodbridgeRoadInd.Est.
 Sleaford
 Lincolnshire
 NG347EW
 
Tel.: +44(0)1529304654
Fax: +44(0)1529413468
E-Mail: [email protected]
CustomerNo.: _________________________
Serial Number
Type of Machine
Machine Width
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Accessories
MachineIdentication
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Contents
MachineIdentication.......................................................................................................5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8
Foreword..........................................................................................................................8
WarrantyGuideines..........................................................................................................8
1.0 Safety Data ....................................................................................... 9
1.1 SafetySymbolsonthemachine................................................................................9
1.2 UsefortheIntendedPurpose.................................................................................11
1.3 OperationalSafety...................................................................................................11
1.4 NoLiabilityforConsequentialDamage...................................................................11
1.5 RoadTrafcSafety..................................................................................................12
1.6 AccidentPrevention.................................................................................................12
1.6.1 Hitching-upthemachine.......................................................................................12
1.6.2 ChangingEquipment............................................................................................12
1.7 Servicing&Maintenance.........................................................................................13
2.0 Transportation and Installation ..................................................... 15
2.1 Delivery....................................................................................................................15
2.2 Transportation..........................................................................................................15
2.3 Installation...............................................................................................................15
2.4 HitchingUp/PreparingforTransport......................................................................16
2.5 Whendrivingontheroad........................................................................................16
2.6 Parkingthemachine................................................................................................16
3.0 Technical Data ................................................................................ 17
4.0 Adjustment/Operation ..................................................................... 18
4.1 Description...............................................................................................................18
4.2 3PointLinkage........................................................................................................20
4.3 Tines........................................................................................................................20
4.3.1 Pro-LiftWings.......................................................................................................20
4.4 DiscUnits................................................................................................................21
4.5 DDLiteRoller..........................................................................................................21
4.6 DD600Roller...........................................................................................................21
4.7 WorkSettings..........................................................................................................22
4.8 GeneralRuleswhenSettingtheSimbaDTX..........................................................22
4.9 StartingSettings......................................................................................................23
4.10 AdjustingDepth.....................................................................................................23
4.11 TurboJet.................................................................................................................24
4.12 WorkInstructions...................................................................................................24
4.13 Parkingthemachine..............................................................................................24
4.14 Checks...................................................................................................................24
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Contents
MachineIdentication.......................................................................................................5
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8
Foreword..........................................................................................................................8
WarrantyGuideines..........................................................................................................8
1.0 Safety Data ....................................................................................... 9
1.1 SafetySymbolsonthemachine................................................................................9
1.2 UsefortheIntendedPurpose.................................................................................11
1.3 OperationalSafety...................................................................................................11
1.4 NoLiabilityforConsequentialDamage...................................................................11
1.5 RoadTrafcSafety..................................................................................................12
1.6 AccidentPrevention.................................................................................................12
1.6.1 Hitching-upthemachine.......................................................................................12
1.6.2 ChangingEquipment............................................................................................12
1.7 Servicing&Maintenance.........................................................................................13
2.0 Transportation and Installation ..................................................... 15
2.1 Delivery....................................................................................................................15
2.2 Transportation..........................................................................................................15
2.3 Installation...............................................................................................................15
2.4 HitchingUp/PreparingforTransport......................................................................16
2.5 Whendrivingontheroad........................................................................................16
2.6 Parkingthemachine................................................................................................16
3.0 Technical Data ................................................................................ 17
4.0 Adjustment/Operation ..................................................................... 18
4.1 Description...............................................................................................................18
4.2 3PointLinkage........................................................................................................20
4.3 Tines........................................................................................................................20
4.3.1 Pro-LiftWings.......................................................................................................20
4.4 DiscUnits................................................................................................................21
4.5 DDLiteRoller..........................................................................................................21
4.6 DD600Roller...........................................................................................................21
4.7 WorkSettings..........................................................................................................22
4.8 GeneralRuleswhenSettingtheSimbaDTX..........................................................22
4.9 StartingSettings......................................................................................................23
4.10 AdjustingDepth.....................................................................................................23
4.11 TurboJet.................................................................................................................24
4.12 WorkInstructions...................................................................................................24
4.13 Parkingthemachine..............................................................................................24
4.14 Checks...................................................................................................................24
5.0 Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................ 25
5.1 Servicing..................................................................................................................25
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................................................................25
5.3 DiscHubMaintenance...........................................................................................25
5.3.1 TighteningDiscHubs............................................................................................25
5.4.1 BearingSeals.......................................................................................................26
5.4 DDLiteRoll.............................................................................................................26
5.5 DoubleDiscAxles....................................................................................................26
5.6 PreparationforStorage...........................................................................................26
5.7 Tines........................................................................................................................27
5.8 OperatorSupport.....................................................................................................27
5.9 MaintenanceIntervals.............................................................................................27
5.10 MaintenanceOverview..........................................................................................28
5.11 LubricatingtheMachine.........................................................................................29
5.12 HandlingofLubricants...........................................................................................29
5.13 Lubricants..............................................................................................................30
5.14EndofSeasonService/Storage.............................................................................31
6.0 Faults and Remedies ...................................................................... 32
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Introduction
Foreword
Make sure you have read and follow the
Operating Instructions carefully before
using the machine. By doing so, you will
avoid accidents, reduce repair costs and
downtime and increase the reliability and
servicelifeofyourmachine.Payattention
tothesafetyinstructions!
GreatPlainswillnotacceptanyresponsibility
for any damage or malfunctions resulting
from failure to comply with the Operating
Instructions.
These Operating Instructions will assist
youingettingtoknowyourmachineandin
usingitcorrectlyforitsintendedpurposes.
First,youaregivengeneralinstructionsin
handlingthe machine.Thisis followedby
sections on servicing, maintenance and
theactiontobetakenshouldamalfunction
occur.
Theseoperatinginstructionsaretoberead
andfollowedbyallpersonsworkingonor
withthemachine,e.g.:
• Operation (including preparation,
remedying of faults in the operating
sequenceandservicing).
• Maintenance (maintenance and
inspection)
• Transportation.
Together with the Operating Instructions,
you receive a Spare Parts List and a
Machine Registration form. Field service
technicianswillinstructyouintheoperation
and servicing of your machine. Following
this, the Machine Registration form is to
be returned to your dealer. This conrms
your formal acceptance of the machine.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedateof
delivery.
We reserve the right to alter
illustrations as well as technical
data and weights contained in
theseOperatingInstructionsforthe
purposeofimprovingthemachine.
Warranty Guidelines
Theperiodofliabilityformaterialdefects
(warranty) relating to  our products is 12
months. Inthecase ofwritten deviations
from the statutory provisions, these
agreementsshallapply.
They shall become effective upon
installation of the machine with the end
customer.Allwearpartsareexcludedfrom
thewarranty.
All warranty claims must be submitted to
GreatPlainsviayourdealer.
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1.SafetyData
1.0 Safety Data
The following warnings and safety
instructions apply to all sections of these
OperatingInstructions.
1.1 Safety Symbols on
the machine
Nopassengersareallowed
onthemachine!
Keep clear of the working
rangeoffoldablemachine
components!
Never reach into areas
wherethereisadangerof
being crushed by moving
parts!
Watch out for escaping
pressurised uids! Follow
the instructions in the
OperatingInstructions!
Read and observe the
Operating Instructions
beforeusingthemachine!
Never reach into any
revolvingparts!
Parts may y off during
operation. Keep a safe
distance away from the
machine!
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Refer to Operating
Instructions before
attemptingmaintenance.
Operating Instructions:
The Operating Instructions distinguish
between three different types of warning
and safety instructions. The following
graphicsymbolsareused:
Important!
Riskofinjury!
Riskoffatalandseriousinjuries!
Itisimportantthatallthesafetyinstructions
contained in these Operating Instructions
andall thewarningsigns onthe machine
arereadcarefully.
Ensurethatthewarningsignsarelegible.
Replace any signs that are missing or
damaged.
Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedinorder
topreventaccidents.Informotherusersof
thewarningsandsafetyinstructions.
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).
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1.3 Operational Safety
Themachineistobeputinoperationonly
after instruction has been provided by an
employee of the authorised dealer or an
employee of Great Plains. The “Machine
Registration”formistobecompleted and
returnedtoyourdealer.
All protective and safety equipment, such
as removable protective equipment, must
beinplaceandfunctioningreliablybefore
themachineisputinuse.

Checkscrewsandboltsregularly
for tightness and retighten if
necessary.
In the event of malfunctions,
stop and secure the machine
immediately.
Ensure that any faults are
remediedimmediately.
1.4 No Liability for
Consequential Damage
The Simba DTX has been manufactured
byGreatPlainswithgreatcare.However,
problemsmaystilloccurwhenitisusedfor
theintendedpurpose.Thesemayinclude:
•Wornwearingparts.
•Damagecausedbyexternalfactors.
•Incorrectdrivingspeeds.
• Incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect
attachment, non-adherence to the Setting
instructions).
Therefore, it is crucial to
always check your machine
before and during operation for
correct operation and adequate
applicationaccuracy.
Compensation claims for damage which
has not occurred to the machine is
excluded.Thisincludesanyconsequential
damageresultingfromincorrectoperation.
1.2 Use for the Intended
Purpose
TheGreatPlainsSimbaDTXisbuiltusing
the latest technology and in accordance
with the relevant recognised safety
regulations.However,risksofinjuryforthe
operatororthirdpartiesandimpairmentof
the machine or other tangible assets can
ariseduringuse.
Themachineisonlytobeoperatedwhen
inatechnicallyperfectconditionandforthe
intendedpurpose,takingintoconsideration
safety and risks and following the
OperatingInstructions. Inparticular, faults
thatcanimpairsafetyare toberemedied
immediately.
OriginalpartsandaccessoriesfromGreat
Plains  have been specially designed for
thismachine.Sparepartsandaccessories
not supplied by us have not been tested
or authorised. Installation or use of non-
original Great Plains products may have
a detrimental effect on specic design
features of the machine and affect the
safety of machine operators and the
machineitself.GreatPlainswillacceptno
liabilityfor damageresulting from theuse
ofnon-originalpartsoraccessories.
TheGreat PlainsSimba DTX isdesigned
solely as a cultivation implement. Use for
any other purpose, e.g., as a means of
transport, will be deemed to be improper
use.GreatPlainswillacceptnoliabilityfor
damageresulting from improper use.The
riskwillbebornesolelybytheoperator.
UseoftheSimbaDTXbehindhighpower
tractors (in excess of 40% above the
maximumrecommended)canleadtohigh
loads and stresses which can cause long
termstructuraldamagetothechassisand
key components. Such overloading can
compromisesafetyandistobeavoided.
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1.5 Road Trafc Safety
When driving on public roads, tracks and
areas,itisimportanttoobservetherelevant
road trafc laws as well as the specic
regulationsrelatingtothismachine.
Payattentiontothepermittedaxle
loads, tyre carrying capacity, and
total weight in order to maintain
adequatebrakingandsteerability.
Passengers on the machine are
strictlyforbidden!
Check that lights / indicators (if
applicable) are working before
transportingthemachine.
Max.roadtransportspeed16mph
(25km/h).
Beware of trapping hazards
when manipulating the parking
stands, steps or other moving
parts. Ensure any heavy
components are fully supported
whenremovingpins/bolts.
1.6.1 Hitching-up the
machine
There is a risk of injury when hitching/
unhitching the machine. Observe the
following:
• Securethemachineagainstrolling.
• Take special care when reversing the
tractor!
• Thereisariskofbeingcrushedbetween
themachineandthetractor!
• Parkthemachineonrm,levelground.
1.6.2 Changing
Equipment
• Secure the machine to prevent it from
accidentallyrollingaway!
• Use suitable supports to secure any
raisedframesectionssuspendedabove
you!
• Caution!Riskofinjuryduetoprojecting
parts!
Never climb on to rotating parts
such as the roll unit.These parts
mayrotatecausingyoutoslipand
sufferseriousinjury!
Removing components during
maintenance may affect the
stability of the machine.  Ensure
it is fully supported in case of
unexpectedweightshifts.
1.SafetyData
1.6 Accident Prevention
In addition to the Operating Instructions,
it is important to observe the accident
prevention regulations specied by
agricultural trade associations. It is the
Operator’sresponsibilitytoensurethatall
otherpersonsareexcludedfromthedanger
zones surrounding or on the machine
duringitsoperation.
ItistheOwner’sresponsibilitytoensure:
• theOperator istrainedand competent
tousethemachine
&
tractor,
• thetractorissuitableforthemachine
• adequateRiskandCOSHHassessments
have been undertaken regarding the
machine’s use. Specically, these
includeissuesconcerningcontactwith
thesoil,dust,cropresidues,chemicals,
lubricantsandothercompoundsduring
operation or maintenance, and the
possibility of stones being ejected at
highspeedduringwork.
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1.7 Servicing &
Maintenance
Ensurethatregularchecksandinspections
are always carried out within the periods
required by law or specied in these
OperatingInstructions.
Whencarryingoutserviceandmaintenance
workalways:
• switchoffthetractorengineandremove
theignitionkey.
• wait until all the machine parts have
stoppedmoving.
• depressurisethehydraulicsystem.
Many hydraulic circuits contain lock or
overcentrevalveswhichcanretainpressure
in the lines even after depressurising the
tractor side of these circuits. If in doubt,
consult trained personnel (such as your
localGreat PlainsDealer) toensuresuch
valves are depressurised to the correct
procedure before removing or servicing
anypartsconnecteddownstreamofthese
valves.
Check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedy any deciencies immediately!
Pay particular attention to hose renewal
intervalsasoutlinedinthespecicsections
which follow.ALL hydraulic hoses have a
safemaximumworkinglifeof6(SIX)years
from date of installation, provided they
remain in a safe condition. Hoses which
exceed6yearsofageshouldbereplaced,
or inspected and certied by a suitably
qualied person to have an extended life
periodwhichshouldberecorded.
Payparticularattentiontothoseitemswhich
requirespecialistservicetoolsortrainingto
be carried out by qualied personnel. Do
notattempttoservicetheseitemsyourself!
These include items retaining pressure
(e.g. accumulator circuits), or force (e.g.
springtines),andDDaxlesofanytype.
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2.Transportation/Installation
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2.0 Transportation
and Installation
Transportationandinitialinstallationofthe
machinearedescribedinthischapter.
2.1 Delivery
The machine is normally delivered fully
assembled.
• The machine can be lifted off with a
craneorothersuitableliftingequipment.
• The machine should be hitched to a
tractoranddrivenoffalow-loader.
2.2 Transportation
The Simba DTX can be transported on
publicroadsbyhitchingituptoatractoror
onalow-loader.
• Itisimportanttoobservethepermitted
dimensions and weights when
transportingthemachine.
• Ifthemachineistransportedonatrailer
or a low-loader, it must be secured
usingstrapsorotherdevices.
• Before transporting the machine on
public roads, it must be adjusted
to its transportation position and
the stipulations relating to road
transportationfullled.
• The maximum permissible speed is
25km/h.
On machines tted with a
TurboJetseederunitthehopper
should be emptied before road
transport.
2.Transportation/Installation
2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and
maintenanceworkthereisahigherriskof
injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the machine and read the
OperatingInstructionsbeforehand.
Operatorinstructionandinitialinstallationof
themachinearecarriedoutbyourservice
techniciansorauthoriseddistributors.
Themachinemustnotbeusedinanyway
beforehand! The machine can only be
released for operation after instructions
have been provided by our service
techniciansorauthoriseddistributors.
• If any modules or parts have been
removedfortransportation,theseshall
bemountedbyourservicetechnicians/
authoriseddealersbeforetheinstruction
takesplace.
• Checkallimportantscrewconnections!
• Lubricateallnipplesandjoints!
• Check all hydraulic connections and
linesfordamage.
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2.4 Hitching Up / Preparing
for Transport
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between
thetractorandthemachine.
1. Connect the tractor to the machine
usingthehydraulicstoraiseorlower
thetheheightofthetractorlowerlink
arms.
2. Whenthelowerlinkarmsarealigned
t the lower link pins and the lynch
pins.
3. Fit the tractor toplink between the
tractorandthemachine.
4. Raise the machine using the tractor
linkarms.
Fig. 2A: Parking Position
Fig. 2B: Parking Stand Stowage
2.Transportation/Installation
2.5 When driving on the
road
Whendrivingontheroadthemachinemust
beconvertedtothetransportationposition.
Whendriving onthe road,raise
the machine completely to
prevent the working elements
draggingontheground.
Ensurethatthetractorrearlights
are visible from behind during
transport.
2.6 Parking the machine
In order to avoid damage as a result of
moisture,themachineshouldbeparked,if
possible,indoorsorundercover.
When manoeuvring the
machine, pay attention to your
surroundings. Ensure that
nobody is in the manoeuvring
area(watchforchildren!).
 Park the machine on level and solid
ground.
 Lower the machine onto the parking
stands/tinesensuringthatitisstable.
 Removethetoplinkandlowerthelink
armssothatpinscanberemoved.
 Switchoffthetractor.
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3.0 Technical Data
3.TechnicalData
3.0m 3.5m
Working Width 3000mm 3500mm
Transport Width 3000mm 3500mm
Transport Height N/A N/A
Transport Length 3356mm 3356mm
Weight 2590kg 3260kg
Centre of Gravity* 1642mm 1620mm
Tractor Power Req.** 200-300Hp 200-400Hp
*Dimensionfromlinkageintransportposition.
**Itisimportanttocorrectlymatchyourimplementtoyourtractorforoptimumperformance.
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4.0 Adjustment/Operation
4.1 Description
Fig. 4.01: Great Plains Simba DTX300
1. 3PointLinkage
2. Pro-LiftTines
3. Discs
4. DiscAngleAdjuster
5. RollDepthLinkage 
6. DDLiteRoll
7. DDLiteScrapers
 
1
2
4
5
6
3
7
4
4.Adjustment/Operation
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The Great Plains Simba DTX is an
amalgamation of time proven, successful
Great Plains designed components
brought together to form this important
development.TheSimbaDTXprovidesa
onepassmixwithassuredlayeratdisc
depthforthroughdrainageandrootaccess
to lower horizons.  This enables rapid
drainage and access after rain, creating
a greater effective capacity for moisture
compared to ploughing for the same
effectivetotaldepthofcultivation.
In principle, the machine is a subsoiler
followedbyanoffsetdiscdesignedforlow
draft,highspeedoperations.Theaddition
of a rear mounted roll enables effective
cultivation in one pass.  The key to the
SimbaDTX’ssuccessarethetineswhich
maintain shatter across the full width of
cultivation.  This is followed by the discs
thatcultivatethesoilsurfaceandminimise
and clod formation.  Finally, the rear roll
consolidatesthesurface,cracksanyclods
andrmsthesoilproleafterthereardiscs
completemixingtodepth.Thisstartsthe
‘top down’ cultivation process, retaining
weatheredtilthinthesurfacelevelforstale
seedbed purposes.  The corrugated top
andshattered lowerhorizons areleftfully
weatherproof to any conditions between
cultivation and drilling whilst retaining
moisturebelowthesurfaceforrapidstraw
breakdownandoptimumestablishmentof
thenextcrop.
4.Adjustment/Operation
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Fig. 4.02: 3 Point Linkage
4.2 3 Point Linkage
The Simba DTX is tted with a standard
Category 3 linkage at the front of the
machine.
4.3 Tines
TheSimbaDTXisttedwitheitherPro-Lift
or LD (Low Disturbance) tines. The tines
are arranged in a staggered formation
to give lower draft requirements and the
ability to work progressively deeper.  The
tinesarespacedat 400mm.Eachtineis
shearboltprotected.Tinedepthisachieved
by moving the tines up and down in the
adjustableclamps.
Differentwingsareavailabletosuitthesoil
conditions  and optimise the performance
ofthemachine.
Fig. 4.03: Pro-Lift Tines
Standard Wing
P09060
 Maximum soil disturbance with
minimum draft requirement under
normalcircumstances.
 Wing angle reduces wear rates on
leg.
Extra Lift Wing
P10392
 Increased lift height and rake angle
creates greater soil disturbance on
all soil types especially in moister
conditions.
 Lower relative distance between
edgeofwingandpointreducesdraft
requirement.
 Has ability to work at lower depths
with no decrease in soil disturbance
orriskofsmear.
Extra Wide Wing
P10411
 Improved lateral shatter in moist/wet
soils,ornon-cohesivesoils.
 Idealfordeepvegetableapplications
underlight/mediumsoils.
4.3.1 Pro-Lift Wings
4.Adjustment/Operation
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GREAT PLAINS Simba DTX Operating instructions

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