K-Line Ag 3400 Series ThunderRipper Operator Safety Manual

K-Line Ag 3400 Series ThunderRipper Operator Safety Manual

3400P SERIES FORWARD FOLD THUNDER RIPPER

OPERATOR & SAFETY MANUAL

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing a Thunder Ripper®. We would like to assure you that you have made a good choice, and will be able to rely on this high quality piece of equipment. We ask you to follow the user’s instructions closely, as this will ensure that you experience the benefits of using the machine without experiencing the unnecessary down time caused by misuse. When you receive the machine, make sure that it has not been damaged during transportation and that no parts are missing. Contact your dealer immediately if any parts are missing. Ensure that all components are correctly adjusted. Please read, fill, sign and submit the Warranty Registration Document (including Safety Acknowledge- ment) that was provided with your Product. Upon submission of the Warranty Registration Document, your Dealer will provide you with a copy which should be kept in a safe place for easy access in future. Before operating PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN the process of operation. Do not take the unit for granted; ease into becoming familiar with your new equipment. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained for this purpose. Do NOT allow persons to operate or assemble the unit until they have read this manual and understand how to use this machine, and observe the safety precautions. Never exceed the limits of this machine. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DO NOT TRY IT.

DO NOT attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Remember - Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator.

If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or be free to phone us on our free call number:

AUS - 1800 194 131

The team here at K-Line Agriculture trust you enjoy a good season and prove the benefits of owning and operating a quality machine that is built to perform.

Signed:

David Larsen National Operations & Development Manager, K-Line

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OP & SAFETY MANUAL Table Of Contents

CUSTOMER LETTER

3

EXPLODED VIEWS

28-30

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

5

Hydraulic Tine

28 29 30

Shear - Pin Trip Tine Pear Roller Bearing

SPECIFICATIONS

5

Hydraulic Cylinder Layout

31

INTRODUCTION

6 6 6 6 6

Availability Of Genuine Parts

Bolt Torque Tables

32-33

Identifying The Machine Tractor Requirements

TESTIMONIAL PERMISSION FORM

34-35

Defintions Used In This Manual

RISK MANAGEMENT

7-9

Identifying Hazards

7

Risk Assessment

7 7 7

Risk Control

END OF DOCUMENT

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Monitor & Review Control Measures

Risk Assessment Score Chart

8 9

Risk Assessment Table

SAFETY

10-24

Important Notice (MUST READ)

10

Safety Alert Symbol

11 11 11

Signal Words

Your Safety & The Safety Of Others In Important Safety Decal Placement Of Both Machines

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Safety Decals

13-16

Logo Stickers & Quantities

17 18 19

Safety Sign Care

Tyre Safety & Pressures

Hydraulic Operation & Safety Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up Hose Grip Colour Codes Priming Hydraulic System Hydraulic System Failure Electrical Connection Hook-Up Hooking/ Unhooking Tractor

20 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 27

Transporting/Roading

Folding/ Unfolding Machine

Crushing Hazard

Maintenance & Safety

Operating Instructions & Tips After Delivery Check-List

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER LAST UPDATED: 10/08/21

The information contained in the K-Line Industries Pty Ltd (also trading as “K-Line Ag” and “K-Line Agriculture”) manual is for general information purposes only. K-Line Industries Pty Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the book. In no event shall K-Line Industries Pty Ltd be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. K-Line Industries Pty Ltd reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modification to the contents of this manual at any time without prior notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL SIZES

3445P

3460P

4.5M (14.8FT)

6M (19.FT)

OPERATING WIDTH APPROX.

9 (500MM) (20") 13 (350MM) (14") 4750KG (10500LB)

11 (550MM) (21.7") 13 (462MM) (18") 7000KG (15500LB)

NO.TINES (TINE SPACING)

WEIGHT APPROX.

3.6M (11.8FT) 2.5M (8.2FT) 5.45M (17.9FT)

4.2M (13.8FT) 3.5M (11.5FT) 5.75M (18.9FT)

TRANSPORT HEIGHT APPROX. TRANSPORT WIDTH APPROX.

TRANSPORT LENGTH

315-520HP (235-390KW)

385-520HP (285-390KW)

TRACTOR POWER RANGE*

TRACTOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS

STANDARD: 3 X DOUBLE SPOOL HYDRAULIC TINES: 3 X DOUBLE SPOOL + 1 X SINGLE SPOOL

HYDRAULIC REMOTES

2800 PSI (190 BAR) (19000KPA)

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE

HYDRAULIC FLOW CAPACITY REQUIRED MAXIMUM FLOW 10GPM (38 LITRES/MIN) FLOW ADJUSTABLE *TRACTOR POWER DEPENDANT ON NUMBER OF TINES. REFER PAGE 6 FOR TRACTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS

Figure 1

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AFTER DELIVERY

When you receive the machine, make sure that it has not been damaged during transportation and that no parts are missing. Only by giving us immediate notice can the necessary replacement parts be obtained. Ensure that all components are correctly adjusted.

GENUINE PARTS

K-Line spareparts and accessories havebeen specificallydesigned anddeveloped for themachines produced. We would call your attention to the fact that non-genuine parts and accessories are not recommended by K-Line. The use of such replacement parts frees K-Line from all liability and makes the warranty void. The installation and/or use of non-genuine parts may, because of technical characteristics of construction, modify or influence the performance of the machine negatively.

IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE FOR REQUESTING SPARE PARTS

The machine is identified by the serial number on the metal plate on the machine. When requesting spare parts or maintenance service, please indicate the model and number of your equipment to ensure prompt and efficient attention.

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

• 35-40 Horsepower x no. of tines • 26-30 Kilowatt x no. of tines • Tractor weight must be the same as or greater than the towed unit.

DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Figure 2

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R I S K M A N A G E M E N T

Risk management is the process of finding out what may cause an injury, determining what may happen as a result, and doing something about it.

The steps of risk management are: • Identify the hazards to workplace health and safety arising from work activities • Assess the risks

• Determine and implement control measures to reduce risk • Monitor and review the effectiveness of the control measures IDENTIFYING HAZARDS

Prior to commencing work, all hazards related to the work tasks should be identified. The selection of the appropriate work procedure(s) will depend on the type of work procedure(s) and hazards involved. Regular safety inspections will also identify hazards and ensure that control measures are in place. RISK ASSESSMENT Risk assessment allows appropriate control measures to be developed. Once hazards have been identified, they should be assessed in terms of their potential to do harm. To assess risk, consideration should be given to probability and consequences. (SEE RISK ASSESSMENT SCORE CHART - Pg 8). RISK CONTROL Risk control is the process of eliminating or reducing risk factors. Control measures should be chosen and implemented to eliminate or reduce risk as far as practicable. When deciding on the most appropriate measures to use, practicality and acceptance of the control measures should be considered. Safe Working Procedures should be developed for all medium-high risk hazards. MONITOR AND REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES The risk identification, assessment and control process requires regular monitoring to ensure the implemented control measures perform as originally intended and continue to prevent or adequately control the risk of injury or incident. Control measures should also be checked carefully to ensure that new hazards are not created, directly or indirectly, by the original control measures.

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R I S K A S S E S S M E N T S C O R E C H A R T

Figure 3

AT ALL TIMES COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

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CONT I NUED

R I S K A S S E S S M E N T

RISK SCORE

REVISED RISK SCORE

CODE

HAZARDS

CONTROL

ADJUSTING & CLEANING MUST ONLY BE DONE WHEN MACHINE IS LOWERED OR IN TRANSPORT POSITION AND ONLY AFTER ALL CHAINS AND BOLTS HAVE BEEN CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS & WEAR IN THE LOWER POSITION. ENSURE JACK IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY & JACK RECEIVES REGULAR MAINTENANCE. KEEP FEET AND BODY CLEAR WHEN OPERATING. ENSURE NO PERSONNEL ARE BETWEEN TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT WHEN HITCHING/ UNHITCHING TRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT MACHINE MUST BE LOWERED INTO WORKING POSITION USING SUITABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT BEFORE PRIMING IS EFFECTED. PRIME BY SLIGHTLY LOOSENING FITTING/S INTO CYLINDERS AND OPERATING TRACTOR HYDRAULICS TO ACHIEVE FULL UNINTERRUPTED TRAVEL OF CYLINDER SEVERAL TIMES TO BLEED AIR. THEN RE-TIGHTEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ENSURE JACK(S) ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED AND TAKING WEIGHT BEFORE REMOVING DRAWBAR PIN. STICKERS WARN OPERATOR MAINTAIN REGULAR CHECKS ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR WEAR & CHECK ALL FITTINGS ARE SECURE ENSURE TRACTOR OIL FLOW IS LIMITED TO REDUCE FALLING SPEED OR DO NOT INTERRUPT MACHINE FALLING UNTIL MACHINE IS FULLY IN LOWERED POSITION SAFETY PINS MUST BE PUT IN PLACE AS SOON AS MACHINE IS PUT IN TRANSPORT POSITION AND IF TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC ROADS TO DISCONNECT HYDRAULICS FROM TRACTOR

CRUSHING - WHEN ADJUSTING AND CLEANING, AS MACHINE MAY DROP WITHOUT WARNING

5

1(A).

1

CRUSHING - IMPROPER USE OF JACK

1(B).

1

5

CRUSHING - WHEN HITCHING TRACTOR

1(C).

2

5

CRUSHING - PRIOR TO PRIMING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, AS MACHINE MAY DROP WITHOUT WARNING

1(D).

1

5

SUDDEN LIFT OR DROP OF DRAWBAR, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY IF MACHINE BECOMES UNHITCHED PENETRATION OF OIL - BROKEN OR BADLY MAINTAINED HYDRAULIC LINES RUPTURE OF OIL LINES BY OVER PRESSURE WHEN MACHINE COMES TO SUDDEN STOP BEFORE FULLY LOWERED TO WORKING POSITION COLLISION - HYDRAULICS ACCIDENTALLY LOWERED WHEN MACHINE IS BEING OPERATED IN TRANSPORT

1(E).

1

5

2(A).

2

5

2(B).

2

5

1

5

3.

Figure 6

ALL HAZARDS & RISKS ARE CONTROLLED THROUGH SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES & ADEQUATE SIGNAGE

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It is the responsibility of the operators to: Read and understand your manual. Take time to familiarize yourself with the operation of this machine, particularly the safety signs and devices fitted to this machine.

USE OF MACHINE BEYOND ITS LIMITS OR INTENT OF OPERATION WILL VOID WARRANTY.

Slow down in terrain such as rocks, or other difficult operating conditions.

I MPORTANT NOT I C E

• Safe work procedure analysis must be performed before attempting to assemble this machine.

• Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of Drugs & Alcohol. • K-Line Ag can not be held responsible for any injury, death or property damage in the process of assembling this machine.

For further information please contact :

AU: 1800 194 131

• Ensure Hydraulic system is fully primed, pg 20.

K-Line Ag has produced this manual as a guide for the operation of your machine. While every care and precaution has been taken in compiling this booklet, K-Line Ag carries no responsibility for errors and omissions. • This production is made available as is, without warranty of any kind expressed or implied. • K-Line Ag assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. • This booklet is compiled to comply with the present state of the machine at the time of publication, and K-Line Ag reserves the right to improve and revise their products at any time.

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S A F E T Y A L E R T ! ! S A F E T Y . . . Y O U C A N L I V E W I T H I T Y O U R S A F E T Y A N D T H E S A F E T Y O F O T H E R S I S I M P O R TA N T

• BE PREPARED! • BE SAFE! • BE AWARE! • BE SEEN!

When you see this symbol, you must be alert to the possibility of injury or death. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

SIGNAL WORDS

The use of signal words, DANGER , WARNING AND CAUTION relating to the safety messages. The appropriate signal word is selected when using the following guidelines.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided, WILL result in serious injury or death if proper safety measures are not taken.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided COULD result in serious injury or death if proper safety measures are not taken .

Indicates potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided MAY result in serious injury or death if proper safety measures are not taken.

ALL OPERATORS MUST UNDERSTAND AND ABIDE BY MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROCEDURES SET OUT IN THIS BOOK. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ASSEMBLER TO ATTACH ALL SAFETY SIGNS AND DEVICES TO THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS BOOKLET COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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SAFETY DECAL PLACEMENT

*NOTE: Shown on 3445P model

Figure 5

Decals & quantities shown in table below:

DECALS USED ON MACHINE A B C D E G H J K L M N O R S T 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 6 2 1 1 2 1

Figure 6

IMPORTANT If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized dealer or direct from factory.

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SAFETY DECALS

CONT I NUED

BOM ID PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

A B C D

DECAL. WARNING TRANSPORT SPEED 160MM X 120MM. ORANGE - BLACK ON WHITE

(A) 9WD-W022

DECAL. CAUTION WHEEL NUT TENSION 160MM X 40MM. YELLOW- BLACK

(B) 9WD-C023

DECAL. WARNING CRUSHING 160MM X 80MM. ORANGE - BLACK ON WHITE

(C) 9WD-W05

DECAL. DANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK 160MM X 80MM. RED - BLACK ON WHITE

(D) 9WD-D04

E

DECAL. DANGER CRUSHING WING (HORIZONTAL) 180MM X 70MM. RED - BLACK

(E) 9WD-D01H

F

DECAL. DANGER CRUSHING WING (VERTICAL) 70MM X 180MM. RED - BLACK

(F) 9WD-D01V

G

DECAL. WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 160MM X 60MM. ORANGE - BLACK

(G) 9WD-W021

H

DECAL. CAUTION SERIOUS INJURY 140MM X 140MM. YELLOW - BLACK

(H) 9WD-C04

I J

DECAL. IMPORTANT DAILY GREASE PURGE 100MM X 40MM. BLUE - BLACK

(I) 9WD-I01

DECAL. WARNING HIGH PRESS. FLUID 160MM X 80MM. ORANGE - BLACK

(J) 9WDW-T5

K

DECAL DANGER CRUSHING MACH. IMPLEMENT 160MM X 80MM. RED - BLACK

(K) 9WDD-T3

L

DECAL. WARNING HYDRAULIC PRIME 160MM X 60MM. ORANGE - BLACK ON WHITE

(L) WD-W024

M N O

DECAL. WARNING PINCH POINT 100MM X 70MM. ORANGE - BLACK ON WHITE

(M) 9WD-W10

DECAL. WARNING STEPPING ON WHEELS 160MM X 60MM ORANGE - BLACK ON WHITE

(N) 9WD-W01

DECAL. DANGER UPTHRUST 200MM X 70MM. RED - BLACK ON WHITE

(O) 9WD-D01

P

DECAL. RAM STOP COMBINATION 300MM X 80MM. MULTI-COLOUR

(P) 9WD-R01

Q.1A Q.2A Q.2B Q.2C Q.2D

DECAL DEPTH CONTROL 6 TURNS PER INCH 100 X 70 DECAL TILT CONTROL 2 TURNS PER INCH 100 X 70 DECAL TILT CONTROL 3 TURNS PER INCH 100 X 70 DECAL TILT CONTROL 4 TURNS PER INCH 100 X 70 DECAL TILT CONTROL 5 TURNS PER INCH 100 X 70

(Q.1A) 9WD.F01DC6TPI (Q.2A) 9WD.F01TC2TPI (Q.2B) 9WD.F01TC3TPI (Q.2C) 9WD.F01TC4TPI (Q.2D) 9WD.F01TC5TPI

R

DECAL. 32-KMH/ 20-MPH 190MM X 80MM. RED - BLACK ON WHITE

(R) 9WD-S01

T

DECAL. 5 COLOUR HYDRAULIC COLOURS 160MM X 100MM. MULTI-COLOUR DECAL.

(T) 9WD-H02

U

DECAL. IMPORTANT DISC BOLT RETORQUE 100MM X 80MM. BLUE- BLACK

(U) 9WD-I02

W

DECAL 5 COLOUR FOLD-UNFOLD 280MM X 180MM. RED - BLACK ON WHITE

(W) 9WD-F04

XA XB XC

DECAL TYRE PRESSURE + WHEEL NUT TORQUE - 425/65R22.5 DECAL TYRE PRESSURE + WHEEL NUT TORQUE - 500/60R22.5 DECAL TYRE PRESSURE + WHEEL NUT TORQUE - 400/60R15.5

(XA) 9WD-I-425-65-225 (XB) 9WD-I-500-60-225 (XC) 9WD-I-400-60-155

Y

DECAL. WHEEL DEPTH 330MM X 140MM. BLACK

(Y) 9WD-WD1

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*NOTE:

NOT ALL DECALS GO ON ALL MODELS. (See previous page for details)

A. 9WD-W022

B. 9WD-C023

E. 9WD-D01V

G. 9WD-W021

C. 9WD-W05

D. 9WD-D04

H. 9WD-C04

F. 9WD-D01H

I. 9WD-I01

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CONT I NUED

(J) 9WDW-T5

(M) 9WD-W10

(K) 9WDD-T3

(N) 9WD-W01

(L) 9WD-W024

(O) 9WD-D01

(P) 9WD-R01

(R) AUS SPEED STICKER MAX 32KPH/20MPH

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CONT I NUED

(Q.1A) 9WD.F01DC6TPI

(Q.2A) 9WD.F01TC2TPI

(Q.2B) 9WD.TC3TPI

(Q.2C) 9WD.F01TC4TPI

(Q.2D) 9WD.TC5TPI

(U) 9WD-I02

(T) 9WD-H02

(W) 9WD-F04

(XA) 9WD-I-425-65-225

(XB) 9WD-I-500-60-225

*NOTE: WHEEL DEPTH STICKER: WHITE WITH CUT OUTS (SHOWN AS BLACK)

(Y) 9WD-WD1

(XC) 9WD-I-400-60-155

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L O G O S T I C K E R S

THUNDER RIPPER STICKER: 980 X 80MM (2 x either side of drawbar) (Left side - decal cut in half)

Figure 7

K-LINE AGRICULTURE STICKER: 380 X 125MM (1 x back of center frame)

Figure 8

LEFT VIEW

Centre between arrows shown in images below

BACK VIEW

Figure 9

RIGHT VIEW

Figure 11

Figure 10

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S A F E T Y S I G N C A R E

• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.

TO ORDER SAFETY DECALS CONTACT:

K-Line Agriculture PO Box 340 74 Young Rd Cowra NSW 2794 Email: [email protected] Free-call: 1800 194 131

Australia:

USA: Contact your local CaseiH Dealer

HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS: • Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. • Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place. • Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place. • Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 12

Locate where necessary. Refer to safety decal placement, Pgs 12-17

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TYRE SAFETY & PRESSURES

SERVICING PROCEDURES

• Always cage tyres before seating beads. • Never exceed stated pressures when seating beads. • Do not attempt to mount a tyre unless you have the suitable equipment and experienced personnel. • Inflating tyres can be dangerous. Always stand to the side when inflating. • Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death. • Load ratings of replacement tyres should meet or exceed weight requirements. • Correct pressure is 90PSI/620KPA (Centre) • Before mounting wheel to machine, check all hub and rim contact surfaces are undamaged and free of paint, dirt and grease. • Lubricate wheel stubs with standard viscosity oil. • Tension wheel nuts to 350ft lbs/ 474Nm. • For field operation: Re-tension after 1st, 5th, then every 50 hrs of operation. • For road travel re-tension first 3 miles (5kms), 10 miles (15kms), & thereafter at 25 miles (40kms) intervals.

Figure 14

Figure 15

Tyre Pressures When Fitted With Standard 22.5 Inch Tyres

TYRE PRESSURE Centre: 90PSI/620KPA Wheel Nut Tension: 350ft lbs /474Nm

Figure 16

When optional flotation tyres are fitted use tyre pressures stated on the tyre. If no pressure stated use 50/55 PSI.

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HYDRAUL IC OPERATION & SAFETY

HYDRAULIC HOSE HOOK UP

• For ease of hook up, hose grip handles are colour coded. • The same colour is used for each hydraulic circuit. • To distinguish between EXTEND and RETRACT , hose grips are marked accordingly. • Clean hydraulic hose breakaway ends before connecting to tractor. • Hose grip circuits are colour coded and marked accordingly for In & Out . • After disconnecting tractor, ensure hydraulic hoses are safely stored in the hose holder.

HOSE GRIP COLOUR CODES

RECOMMENDED PORT NUMBER FUNCTION

COLOUR FROM JUNE 2021

COLOUR PRE JUNE 2021

1

WHEEL LIFT

RED

RED

2

FORE & AFT (TILT)

BLUE

YELLOW

3

WING FOLD

YELLOW

GREEN

4

ROLLER (OPTION)

GREEN

BLUE

5

JACK LIFT

ORANGE

GREEN YELLOW

Figure 17

EXTEND

Out

WHEEL CIRCUIT

RETRACT

In

EXTEND

Out

FOR & AFT (TILT) CIRCUIT

RETRACT

In

EXTEND

Out

WING CIRCUIT

RETRACT

In

EXTEND

Out

ROLLER CIRCUIT

RETRACT

In

EXTEND

Out

JACK CIRCUIT

RETRACT

In

Figure 18

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SAFETY

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to cause injury. Keep all hoses and connections in good serviceable condition. Failure to heed may result in serious personal injury or death. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving the pressure before disconnecting lines or performing work on the system. Make sure hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS , to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. DO NOT DELAY! If an accident occurs, see a doctor familiar with this type of injury immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin or eyes must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.

ENSURE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS FULLY PRIMED BEFORE USING

PRIMING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• Fully extend and retract hydraulic cylinders. • Repeat 3-4 times and hold lever extended each way for 10 to 15 seconds to release air from the system.

If problem exists hold hydraulic lever under pressure, until air is fully released from system.

POWER LINES CAN ARC & ELECTROCUTE WITHOUT COMING IN DIRECT CONTACT

Figure 19

Consult electricity authorities and all relevant energy companies to determine safe working distances from overhead power lines etc. BEFORE operation of this machine: • Ensure all operators are familiar with this manual and all safety devices and features of the machine. • Take every reasonable precaution as is commonly expected in this industry and in the operation of the machine. • Maintain the machine at all times in a condition that is safe to operate, and ensure it complies with any relevant safety acts of parliament, government authorities and regulations.

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SAFETY

IN THE EVENT OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE OR HYDRAULIC HOSE RUPTURE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE STEPS SET OUT BELOW. Escaping Hydraulic fluid is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death.

STEP 1: PREPARE FOR SHUTDOWN. • Immediately return hydraulic lever to neutral position. • Stop operating machine.

STEP 4: APPLY THE LOCKOUT / TAG-OUT DEVICE. • Disconnect all hydraulic hoses from tractor remotes. • Place Lockout or Out of Service Tags on all hoses. STEP 5: CONTROL THE STORED ENERGY. • Ensure no hydraulic pressure remains in system, slowly release bleed tap (if equipped), or slightly loosen one hydraulic connection on each circuit to allow any remaining fluid under pressure to be released. • Double check the steps and verify that the equipment has been shut down and has the Lock and Tag Labels evident to prohibit operation. Have repairs carried out and defective parts replaced. Do not re-connect to tractor or other hydraulic power source, until system has been fully tested. STEP 6: VERIFY ISOLATION OF EQUIPMENT.

STEP 2: SHUTDOWN THE EQUIPMENT. • Use hydraulic lever to lower machine to ground (if in raised position).

STEP 3: ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT. • Freely operate remote levers to release residual pressure from system. • If tractor is equipped place levers in float position. • Shut down tractor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION HOOK UP

• Ensure tractor and machine electrical connections are compatible. • Plug lead into tractor terminal. • Test lighting prior to road travel. (Power not required for field work)

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S A F E T Y

HOOKING UP TO TRACTOR

1. Keep well clear when backing up to machine. 2. Shut down tractor. 3. Secure & lock drawbar pin in place. 4. Install safety chain by crossing the chains under the tongue and secure to the drawbar hitch frame of the tractor. 5. Clean all hydraulic couplings. 6. Hoses are coded according to function Pg 20. 7. Beware of high pressure fluid. 8. Plug in hoses to respective remote ports. 9. Plug in electrical lead to tractor connection. 10. Release implement jack & store. 11. Check hydraulic cylinders are fully primed to avoid serious injury or death. 12. See Pg 20 to prime hydraulic system. UNHOOKING • Machine must be fully lowered or in transport position with safety locks engaged. • Use wheel chocks. • Release hydraulic pressure from system. • Lock Implement jack in place. • Remove safety chains and drawbar pin.

Figure 20

Figure 21

If implement jack is damaged DO NOT USE , replace immediately, or severe bodily harm may result.

Figure 22

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TRANSPORTING/ROADING

1. Ensure towing unit weight is the same as or greater than the towed unit. 2. Lockout tractor drawbar swing mechanism. 3. Ensure tyres are correctly inflated - Pg 19. 4. Check wheel nut tension *NB - Pg 19 for wheel nut re-tensioning times 4 sequence. 5. Ensure all safety locks are engaged. 6. Ensure safefy chains are attached to towing unit. 7. Ensure tractor brakes are latched together at all times. 8. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. 9. Observe bridge load ratings.

TIP OVER HAZARD this is an unbraked implement. Use extreme caution when turning and on steep terrain. Maximum towing speed is 20mph (32km/hr). DO NOT EXCEED AT ANY TIME. NEVER transport machine on public roads without complying with Federal and State laws and local regulations governing the safe movement of farm machinery. Refer to Figure 23

Figure 24

Figure 23

POWER LINES CAN ARC & ELECTROCUTE WITHOUT COMING IN DIRECT CONTACT

Figure 25

Consult electricity authorities and all relevant energy companies to determine safe working distances from overhead power lines etc. BEFORE operation of this machine. • Ensure all operators are familiar with this manual and all safety devices and features of the machine. • Take every reasonable precaution as is commonly expected in this industry and in the operation of the machine. • Maintain the machine at all times in a condition that is safe to operate, and ensure it complies with any relevant safety acts of parliament, government authorities and regulations.

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• Beware of pinch points in wing lift area when securing or releasing safety locks. • Never stand within radius of wings when in raised position, or folding and unfolding. BEWARE OF CRUSHING HAZARD WHEN ENGAGING & DISENGAGING SAFETY LOCKS & IN THE OPERATION OF THE WING FOLDING MECHANISM

Figure 26

FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

TO UNFOLD MACHINE • Fully raise with wheel lift. • Release safety locks. • Lift wings just free of lift saddle by operating tilt hydraulics (BLUE). • Extend wing cylinders to open position (YELLOW). • Lower tilt cylinders to work position (BLUE). • TO FOLD MACHINE • Fully raise with wheel lift. • Fully raise tilt (BLUE), and back of slightly so the wings at closing will contact saddle correctly. • Fold wings into saddle (YELLOW). • Lower into position (BLUE). • Secure safety locks. DANGER: BEWARE OF UPTHRUST AND DOWN THRUST ON DRAWBAR DURING OPERATION. Figure 28 • Tractor weight must be equal to machine weight. • Drawbar pin must be securely fastened with safety chains in place.

Figure 27 - Safety Lock

Figure 28

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M A I N T E N A N C E & S A F E T Y

• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Make sure maintenance area has plenty of ventilation. Beware, exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. • Prior to commencing work, IDENTIFY ALL HAZARDS! Use control measures to eliminate these dangers. • Use blocks to support frame of machine on level area free of obstruction. • Always use a safety support and chock the wheels. • Never use an implement jack to support the machine. Only when doing maintenance. • Never work under raised machine unless all components are securely positioned and locked. • Engage all safety transport locks, chock wheels and front drawbar for temporary service if machine is in free standing mode. • A fire extinguisher and first aid kits should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment. • Follow the torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts. • Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marking. • Always replace bolts with specified grades. • Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications, • Always use approved lifting equipment • If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does not accept any liability for warranty or personal injury. • Replace all shields and guards after servicing before moving. • After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed. • The machine is identified by the serial number on the metal plate on the machine. When requesting spare parts or maintenance service, please indicate themodel and number of your equipment to ensure prompt and efficient attention.

• K-Line Agriculture spare parts and accessories have been specifically designed and developed for the machines produced. We would call your attention to the fact that non- genuine parts and accessories are not recommended by K-Line. Use of non- genuine parts and accessories releases K-Line from all liability and makes the warranty void.

The installation and/or use of non- genuine parts may, because of technical characteristics of construction, modify or influence the performance of the machine negatively.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & TIPS

The K-Line Ag Thunder Ripper is a heavy-duty deep tillage tool designed for hard pan removal and soil fracturing. The key operating principle of the Thunder Ripper is that the roller controls the depth of the digging, and that the tilt cylinder (BLUE) is adjusted so front & rear tines dig at same depth. • When turning on headlands lift the Thunder Ripper out of the ground. • Shear-Pin trip style tines have a break-out at approx 5000kg, hydraulic tines have a breakout at approx 1000kg at 1000PSI. • Hydraulic tines can be adjusted to 1500kg break-out at 1450PSI, however it is not recommended to operate at this pressure at all times. Increased wear will occur on components then operating at this higher pressure. • If tines are breaking out regularly, consider slowing down, reducing ripping depth, or waiting for increase in moisture content in soil (after rain).

If you have any questions please call K-Line on (02) 6340 0400.

AFTER DEL IVERY CHECK L IST

1. Check all pivot pins are fastened and anchor bolts are correctly tensioned. 2. Before mounting wheel to machine, check all hub and rim contact surfaces are undamaged and free of paint, dirt and grease.

3. Lubricate wheel studs with standard viscosity oil. 4. Tension wheel nuts to torque specifications pg 19 5. Check tyres are inflated according to pressure stated on tyre.

6. Check for damaged, worn and fatigued parts. Have machine repaired if necessary. 7. Ensure all appropriate safety decals are securely attached to machine – Pg 12 8. Check all safety mechanisms are in place and operating correctly. 9. Instruction manual has been stored with machine.

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34000HTA01 BREAKDOWN

EXP L ODED V I EW

Figure 29

ITEM NO.

QTY.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

1

1

34000HTW01

3400 SERIES HYDRAULIC TINE (HEAD) WELDMENT 1

2

1

34000HTW02

3400 SERIES HYDRAULIC TINE (PIVOT ARM) WELDMENT 2

3

1

34000HTW03

3400 SERIES HYDRAULIC TINE (TOP HAT) WELDMENT 3

DISPLACEMENT CYLINDER - 2 3/4" BORE X 150MM STROKE X 2 3/4" ROD

4

1

9CYKL28.150D

5

2

9HSB38.32.38

HARDENED STEEL BUSH - 1.5'' OD x 1.25'' ID x 1.5'' LONG

6

2

9M16025Z8SS

M16 X 25MM, SET SCREW, ZINC PLATED, 8.8 GRADE

7

2

9M16SWZ

M16 SPRING WASHER, 5.5 X 4.0MM, ZINC PLATED

8

4

9M20065Z8

M20 X 65MM, ZINC PLATED, 8.8 GRADE

9

4

9M20SWZ

M20 SPRING WASHER, 6.0 X 4.0MM, ZINC PLATED

10

4

9M20HNZ

M20 HEX NUT, ZINC PLATED

11

1

9M20FWZ

M20 X 39 X 3.0MM FLAT WASHER, ZINC PLATED

12

1

9M20NYZ

M20 NYLOC NUT, ZINC PLATED

13

1

9M24120Z8

M24 X 120MM, ZINC PLATED, GRADE 8.8

14

1

9M24150Z8

M24 X 150MM, ZINC PLATED, GRADE 8.8

15

4

9M24FWZH

M24 X 50 X 4.0MM FLAT WASHER, ZINC PLATED, STANDARD

16

2

9M24NYG

M24 NYLOC NUT, GAL

17

1

9RCPB9RC

R-CLIP 2.5MM

18

1

9TDP32.130

MACHINING OF GREASE GROOVE IN 9TDP32.130 CHROME SHAFT

19

1

9TDP32.185

TEAR DROP PIN - Ø1.25" X 185MM LONG WITH GREASE GROOVE

20

1

9TP32.190

TAPERED PIN Ø1.25'' X 190MM - M20 THREAD

21

1

9WPAG28-TP1

AG 28'' TINE POINT 1

22

1

9WPAG28-TSG1

AG 28'' TINE SHIN GUARD 1

23

1

9WPAG28-TSL1

AG 28'' TINE SHANK LEG 1

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EXP L ODED V I EW

*NOTE: • ENTIRE TINE ASSEMBLY : 9WPAG7014-020.6 • 9WPTIAPAG016 COMES WITH THE 2 X RCPB11HP & THE 1 X PIN

• 9WPAG28-MBA.6 CAN BE ORDERED AS A WHOLE UNIT OR FIXING HARDWARE CAN BE SUPPLIED WITHOUT CP1 & CP2

Figure 30

BOM ID

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY PER TYNE

TOTAL QTY 3435D

TOTAL QTY 3460D

1

9M24090Z8

M24 X 90MM, ZINC PLATED, GRADE 8.8

4

28

44

2

9WPAG28-MBA.6.CP2

AG 28’’ TYNE - 6’’ MOUNT - CLAMP PIECE 2

1

7

11

3

9WPAG28-MBA.6.CP1

AG 28’’ TYNE - 6’’ MOUNT - CLAMP PIECE 1

1

7

11

4

9M24SWZ

M24 SPRING WASHER, 7.0 X 5.0MM, ZINC PLATED

8

56

88

5

9M24HNZ

M24 HEX NUT, ZINC PLATED

4

28

44

6

9I22089Z8

7/8 X 3.5” BOLT, UNC, GRADE 8, ZINC PLATED

1

7

11

7

9I022SWZ

7/8” SPRING WASHER, 1/4 X 3/16”, ZINC PLATED

1

7

11

8

9I022HNZ

7/8” HEX NUT, UNC, STEEL, ZINC PLATED

1

7

11

9

9WPTIAPAG016

SHEAR PIN FOR 9WPAG7014-020

1

7

11

10

9RCPB11HP

HAIR PIN CLIP - 3MM WIRE, SUITS 1” DIAMETER PINS

2

14

22

11

9WPAG28-TSL1

AG 28'' TINE SHANK LEG 1

1

7

11

12

9WPAG28-TSG1

AG 28’’ TINE SHIN GUARD 1

1

7

11

13

9RCPB9RC

R-CLIP 2.5MM

1

7

11

14

9WPAG28-TP1

AG 28’’ TINE POINT 1

1

7

11

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EXP L ODED V I EW

* X 4 BEARINGS REQUIRED EACH MACHINE (2 X BEARINGS PER ROLLER)

Figure 31

ITEM NO.

QTY.

PART NUMBER 9BUC60F212P6L

DESCRIPTION

1

1

PEER 60MM BEARING IN F212 HOUSING

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HYDRAUL I C CY L I NDE R L AYOUT

Figure 32

ITEM NO.

QTY.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

CYLINDER 5.5” X 48” X 2.5” ROD, WITH SF60ES BALL END ON BUTT END, M64 X 3 THREADED ROD CYLINDER HD 60MM ROD END BALL END (SIA60ES) WITH M64 THREAD PHASED CYLINDER 4.5" X 8" X 2"ROD, 1.3/4" UNF THREAD COMES WITH M64 ADAPTOR AND SF60ES ON BUTT END PHASED CYLINDER 5" X 8" X 55M,M ROD 1.3/4" UNF THREAD COMES WITH M64 ADAPTOR AND SF60ES ON BUTT END CYLINDER 5” X 24” X 2” ROD, WITH GK60DO BALL END ON BUTT END, M42 X 2 THREADED ROD

1

1

9CYKL55.48

2

1

9BESIA60ES

3

1

9CYKL45.8PH01

4

1

9CYKL5.8PH01

4

2

9CYKL5.24

5

2

9BESIGEW50ES

50MM ID SIGEW SERIES SCREW-ON ROD END BALL END

DISPLACEMENT CYLINDER - 2 3/4" BORE X 150MM STROKE X 2 3/4" ROD 31 OPERATOR & SAFETY MANUAL

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M E T R I C B O L T T O R Q U E TA B L E

Lubed means c l eaned dry bo l t s l ubr i cated wi th a s tandard med i um v i scos i t y mach i ne o i l . Lubr i cate a l l contac t areas of the bo l t s and washers . Lubr i cat i ng the bo l t s i s the sugges ted method. Thread Engagement

Figure 33

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Lubed means cleaned dry bolts lubricated with a standard medium viscosity machine oil. Lubricate all contact areas of the bolts and washers. Lubricating the bolts is the suggested method. Thread Engagement

Figure 34

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