Kongskilde Z 455 H, Operator'S Manual

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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual scope and required training level
Introduction to this manual
This manual gives information about the use of your
KONGSKILDE machine as intended and under the
conditions foreseen by KONGSKILDE during normal
operation, routine service, and maintenance.
This manual does not contain all the information that re-
lates to periodic service, conversions, and repairs that
only trained service personnel can perform.
Some of
these activities may require appropriate facilities, techni-
cal skills, and/or tools that KONGSKILDE does not supply
with the machine.
The manual contains the chapters as shown on the Con-
tents pages. See the Index at the end of this manual to
locate specific items about your KONGSKILDE machine.
Normal operation
Normal operation consists of the use of this machine for
the purpose KONGSKILDE intends by an operator that:
• Is familiar with the machine and any mounted equip-
ment or towed equipment
• Complies with the information on operation and safe
practices as specified by KONGSKILDE in this manual
and by the signs on the machine
Normal operation includes:
• Preparation and storage of the machine
• Addition and removal of ballast
• Connection and disconnection of mounted equipment
and/or towed equipment
• Adjustment and configuration of the machine and
equipment for the specific conditions of the job site,
field, and/or crop
• Movement of components into and out of working po-
sitions
Routine service and maintenance
Routine service and maintenance consists of the daily
activities necessary to maintain the proper machine
function. The operator must:
• Be familiar with the machine characteristics
• Comply with the information on routine service and safe
practices as specified by KONGSKILDE in this manual
and by the signs on the machine
Routine service can include:
• Fueling
• Cleaning
• Washing
• Topping up fluid levels
• Greasing
• Replacing consumable items such as light bulbs
Periodic service, conversions, and repairs
Periodic service consists of activities that are necessary
to maintain the expected life of the KONGSKILDE ma-
chine. These activities have defined intervals.
Trained service personnel familiar with the machine char-
acteristics must perform these activities at the defined
intervals. Trained service personnel must comply with
the information on periodic service and safe practices as
partly specified by KONGSKILDE in this manual and/or
other company literature.
Periodic service includes:
• Oil change service for the engine, hydraulic circuits, or
transmission
• Periodic exchange of other substances or components
as required
Conversion activities rebuild the KONGSKILDE machine
in a configuration that is appropriate for a specific job
site, crop, and/or soil conditions (e.g., installation of dual
wheels). Conversion activities must be done:
• By trained service personnel familiar with the machine
characteristics
• By trained service personnel that comply with the
information on conversion as partly specified by
KONGSKILDE in this manual, assembly instructions,
and/or other company literature
Repair activities restore proper function to a
KONGSKILDE machine after a failure or degradation
of performance. Dismantling activities occur during the
scrapping and/or dismantling of the machine.
Trained service personnel familiar with the machine char-
acteristics must perform these activities. Trained service
personnel must comply with the information for repair as
specified by KONGSKILDE in the service manual.
Before you operate
Read this manual before you start the engine or
operate this KONGSKILDE machine. Contact your
KONGSKILDE dealer if:
• You do not understand any information in this manual
• You need more information
• You need assistance
All persons training to operate, or who will operate
this KONGSKILDE machine should be old enough to
possess a valid local vehicle operating permit (or meet
other applicable local age requirements). These persons
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