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16.1 OPTIONS, TINES
Tines are essential for the correct working of the machine. Several tines are available for this
machine, see the spare part pages for a total overview. Generally speaking, tines can be divided into
two categories: Solids and Hollows. We advise using genuine tines, since they are fully adapted to the
machine.
In fig.11. several tine combinations are given. The tineholders have 5 x 12 mm (1/2”) holes and 2 x 24
mm (1”) holes for adapting tines. The lock bolt A may be tightened till 40 Nm (30 lbs.ft.) and B till 70
Nm (50 lbs.ft). If the tines still slip out of the adapter, grind a flat area to the tine.
16.1.1 SOLID TINES
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Solid tines will break the hard compaction in the ground. The tine angle setting (see par.6.0) determines
the amount of “kick” action in the ground. If the angle is adjusted from 90 degrees up to 75 degrees, the
“kick” action increases. With a 90 degrees setting we hardly create any tine motion in the ground, with
75 degrees we have the maximum tine action in the ground.
When tines are new, they may disrupt the turf, specially when the root system is weak. Clean the tines
first by hand or use the machine for 10 minutes at another rough area.
If the rootsystem is weak, don’t try to break the soil much deeper than the root system. Adjust the
working depth till the penetration is about 75 mm (3”) more than the root system depth. This allows
the roots to grow deeper. Next time penetrate deeper. Using this method will safe you from damaging
the turf and will establish a healthy rootsystem.
We advise to use the solid tines with the sharp point facing to the front roller. This will create the best
tine action in the ground. However with a weak turf, it is worth using the tines with the sharp edge
facing the rear roller.
The rear roller may not be locked.
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