This left-side tine-bar shield mounts to the cultivator frame to protect the tine assembly from soil impact and debris ingress. It bolts directly to the bar using two fasteners, with the shield's profile guiding soil flow around the tine rather than allowing it to pack against the mounting hardware. A worn or bent shield exposes the tine pivot to accelerated wear and can allow soil to jam the tine's return motion. The shield is formed from flat stock with a hole pattern that matches the original bar; when reinstalling, use the specified plow bolt and torque the fasteners to the frame manufacturer's specification.