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KN084EGB E

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Mower conditioner

ALTERNA400

KN084EGB E

- English - 11-2009

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Page 1: ...KN084EGB E OPERATOR S MANUAL Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 KN084EGB E English 11 2009...

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Page 3: ...carefully KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE Pass it on to the next owner if you re sell the machine Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts These parts are manu...

Page 4: ...ctions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 15 Road safety equipment and recommendations 18 Machine specifications 20 Description and glossary 20 Technical specifications 22 Requ...

Page 5: ...k 44 Putting the machine into work position 44 Adjustments in working position 45 Machine use 50 Optional equipment 53 Yokes 53 Maintenance and storage 54 Frequency chart 54 Lubrication 55 Maintenance...

Page 6: ...Mower conditioner 4 ALTERNA400 Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view...

Page 7: ...Please write below the type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type FC400 Serial no 3 Optional equipment Part no 4503710 1 3...

Page 8: ...cates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious bodily injury This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which if not followed strictly coul...

Page 9: ...st only be operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machines specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must...

Page 10: ...n place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Tractor handling stability performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight distributi...

Page 11: ...ny circumstances be less than 20 of the tractor s unladen weight If necessary add ballast weights to the front or to the rear to preserve the steering and braking efficiency Transport position Before...

Page 12: ...lic circuit To avoid making incorrect connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colors WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regularly c...

Page 13: ...on the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts have come to a complete stop If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or a...

Page 14: ...standardized tools Before any work is performed on the wheels ensure that the machine rests on the ground and is perfectly stable so that it cannot move accidentally put chocks in place Safety decals...

Page 15: ...pressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regulation equipment Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand gloves shoes goggles helmet ear defende...

Page 16: ...nual Immediately replace any worn damaged or missing cutting tool or element To do this use the tool outfit supplied with the machine For your safety only use genuine parts Regularly check the conditi...

Page 17: ...Safety Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 15 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 18: ...or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park br...

Page 19: ...is running the PTO drive engaged and the moving parts have not come to a complete stop Cutting tools 6 The cutting tools and their attachment hardware meet safety and reliability criteria set by stand...

Page 20: ...mit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Whatever the speed we recommend for everyones safety not to exceed a maximum speed of 25 km h The rear safety device comprises 2 signalling l...

Page 21: ...heel tyre pressure c 1 8 bar 25 psi Instructions specific to France Speed Always keep to the legal speed limit of 25 km h for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Specific requirements f...

Page 22: ...Machine specifications Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 0 1 Drawbar 2 Check chains 3 Parking stand 4 Wheel chocks 5 Cutterbars 6 Side guards 7 Front guards 8 Drawbar shift cylinder...

Page 23: ...Machine specifications Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 21 0 0 1 Transport wheels 2 Work wheels 3 Secondary PTO shaft 4 Toolbox 5 Swath shields...

Page 24: ...on 1 60 m 5 3 Length in working position 5 93 m 19 5 Width in transport position 2 50 m 8 2 Height in transport position 2 04 m 6 8 Length in transport position 8 40 m 27 7 Disc rotational speed 2610...

Page 25: ...ountry concerned 3 possibilities Without actuation system hydraulic actuation system The equipment is composed of 3 hydraulic hoses 1 2 single acting cylinders 2 1 parking brake 7 Pneumatic actuation...

Page 26: ...cordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN 1553 Agricultural machinery Self propelled mounted semi mounted and trailed Common safety recommendations Weighted equivalent continuous acousti...

Page 27: ...ox wrench 1 to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks The machine is fitted with one electric control handle 1 The control handle changes the function of the tractor s double acting valve...

Page 28: ...battery is delivered with the machine Connect the wiring harness directly to the battery terminals respecting the polarities The wiring harness is fitted with a 15 Amp ATO type fuse Part no 83233017...

Page 29: ...rolling the drawbar shift cylinder 4 A 7 pin electric plug for the electrical signalling equipment 5 1 control handle When the machine is fitted with a brake actuation system An coupling disconnection...

Page 30: ...th a 3 point hitch coupler category 2 or 3 The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of 1000 min 1 The tractor must be equipped with 2 double acting hydraulic outlet Hitch pin parallelism Adjust tra...

Page 31: ...nks as close as possible under the hitch pins Attach lower links to the hitch pins on the inside of the yokes Category 2 a Category 3 b Secure each hitch pin with lynch pin Lift the machine with the t...

Page 32: ...Mower conditioner 30 ALTERNA400 Putting into service When the machine is fitted with a brake actuation system Unlock handbrake...

Page 33: ...linder to a double acting valve 1 Connect mowing unit lift cylinder hoses to a double acting valve 2 Connect hydraulic hose for braking system to the tractor trailor brake coupler Pneumatic braking co...

Page 34: ...nnections Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor Fit check chain See section Frame height adjustment to position the check chain Parking brake cord When the machine is fitted with a brake actuation system...

Page 35: ...Remove screw 3 and washer 4 Remove friction slip clutch Loosen nuts to release friction discs a Let the friction discs slip for a few seconds b Tighten nuts until distance L is 35 mm 0 The friction sl...

Page 36: ...ed When the PTO shaft is in its maximum extended position the tube overlap must be more than 250 mm 10 If this is not the case Mark length H to cut when the transmission is the maximum overlap positio...

Page 37: ...Putting into service Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 35 Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole 1 on machine side Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard...

Page 38: ...s of the lift linkage and lock lower link stabilizers Frame height and check chains Lower tractor lift linkage until hitch pins are at a distance H slightly over 650 mm 2 1 from the ground Attach chec...

Page 39: ...ight hand mowing position Drawbar shift cylinder The measure X is factory set at 557 mm 1 9 The drawbar shift cylinder enables placing the machine in 3 different positions Intermediate position a for...

Page 40: ...lift cylinders to place the machine in raised position The transport wheels are raised Loosen counter nut 1 Fully tighten screw 2 Simultaneously operate push button of control handle and transport whe...

Page 41: ...t position Pull handle 1 Lower and lock parking stand 2 Remove and store check chains Lower the tractor three point linkage to rest the machine on the ground Block machine with wheel chocks 1 Park the...

Page 42: ...ore it in its holder on the machine Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor Secure primary PTO shaft using safety chain 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses on holder 2 Disconnect and store 7 pin...

Page 43: ...of control handle and transport wheel lowering cylinders to fully lower the transport wheels Wait until transport wheels are fully lowered Operate mowing unit lift cylinders to lower the machine until...

Page 44: ...ng units are latched underneath the drawbar Operate mowing unit lift cylinders to fully raise work wheels Disconnect and place hydraulic hose couplers in their holders Disconnect and store control han...

Page 45: ...he machine on public roads When the machine is fitted with a brake actuation system Make sure that the coupling disconnection cord is properly attached to a fixed point on the tractor Before driving t...

Page 46: ...ot and position machine perpendicular to the drawbar Operate mowing unit lift cylinders to lower work wheels until they touch the ground Simultaneously operate push button of control handle and transp...

Page 47: ...unit lift cylinder to place the machine onto the wedges Remove screw 2 Remove pin 1 Position skid opposite hole that corresponds to the required adjustment Reinstall pin 1 Refit screw 2 Torque 8 5 da...

Page 48: ...emove the 4 nuts 2 Remove 4 bolts 1 Remove side skids Fit side skids corresponding to the central skid adjustment height Reinstall bolts 1 and nuts 2 Torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Side skids Cutting heig...

Page 49: ...pproximately 50 daN 110 lbf on each side Readjust if necessary To adjust the suspension From the working position Loosen counter nut 2 Turn adjustment screw 1 to reach optimal tension Turn clockwise t...

Page 50: ...to increase the conditioning intensity b Lower and lock hood 1 Proceed the same way on the other side Check that the adjustment is identical on the 2 mowing units Operate mowing unit lift cylinder to...

Page 51: ...ther position Clean and reassemble the unit Torque 5 daN m 37 lbf ft Proceed the same way on the other side Swathing system The swathing system comprises 2 swath shields 1 Swath width adjustment Loose...

Page 52: ...ithin the machine pivoting area Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone Never lean or step on the guards In case an obstacle has been struck check that the mowing unit has not b...

Page 53: ...onditioner ALTERNA400 51 Working back and forth First pass Operate drawbar shift cylinder to put the drawbar in working position a Make first pass Second pass Operate drawbar shift cylinder to positio...

Page 54: ...Mower conditioner 52 ALTERNA400 Instructions for work Work around the field...

Page 55: ...er conditioner ALTERNA400 53 Optional equipment 1 Yokes Additional yokes are available for the primary PTO shaft 1 3 8 6 spline yoke Part no 4503710 1 3 4 6 spline yoke Part no 4503712 1 3 4 20 spline...

Page 56: ...ff the engine remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake After the first 10 hours of use Every 8 hours Every 100 hours Every 200 hours or at...

Page 57: ...the machine must be placed in transport position for all maintenance operations knife replacement lubrication etc Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft Every 20 hours univer...

Page 58: ...er conditioner 56 ALTERNA400 Maintenance and storage Secondary PTO shaft Every 20 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 Every 100 hours guide rings 3 The pictorials show the points to be grease...

Page 59: ...rrect oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug Clean and reinstall filler plugs 3 and their seals Replace if necessary Invert wedges Follow same procedure on the second cutterba...

Page 60: ...X level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil...

Page 61: ...evel The MAX level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug Clean and reinstall dipstick plug 1 Replace it if necessary Before draining oi...

Page 62: ...corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug Clean and reinstall dipstick plug 1 Replace it if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up The upper gea...

Page 63: ...l must reach lower part of level plug hole Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace it if necessary Clean and reinstall level plug Replace it if necessary Before draining oil operate t...

Page 64: ...Mower conditioner 62 ALTERNA400 Maintenance and storage Grease Pivot points 1 Pivot point 1 Ball joints 1 Chain 2 Pin 1 Proceed the same way on the other side...

Page 65: ...Maintenance and storage Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 63 Pressure pads 1 Grease Wheel arms 1 From the transport position...

Page 66: ...lt tension Tigthen nut 1 Reinstall belt guard Torque 4 9 daN m 36 lbf ft Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine...

Page 67: ...ion Apply a force of 35 N 1 6 lbf on the belt the belt should not deflect more than X 10 mm 0 4 Reinstall belt guard Torque 4 9 daN m 36 lbf ft Braking system The braking system is mounted and adjuste...

Page 68: ...plugs and their seals 1 and 2 Replace if necessary Before checking that the discs rotate freely by hand If in doubt as to the oil quantity contained in the cutterbar fully drain and refill cutterbar r...

Page 69: ...ponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug Filter cleaning The filters are located in a filtering block at the front of the drawbar Disconnect the...

Page 70: ...es in the following cases Damaged knives Very rough conditions can cause knives to crack and become deformed Worn knives Knife length C must exceed 65 mm 2 6 Knife width B measured at a distance A of...

Page 71: ...worn or inoperational When the bolt head wear reaches the center line of the bolt When diameter D of the bolt shoulder is less than 15 mm 0 6 After having been removed 5 times Replace nuts in the fol...

Page 72: ...f necessary replace them Torque knife locknut to 12 daN m 89 lbf ft Dull knives require more horse power and have a negative effect on the cut quality Disc replacement Place a wooden wedge 2 between t...

Page 73: ...Maintenance and storage Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 71 Drawing of the hydraulic circuit...

Page 74: ...d replace worn or damaged fingers on the conditioning rotor Slacken V belts and check their condition Depressurize all hydraulic functions At the start of each season Re read the operators manual Pres...

Page 75: ...g unit ground pressure Tangled and down crops Reduce cutting height Adjust the mowing unit ground pressure Soil build up in front of the cutterbar Too much cutterbar down pressure Adjust the mowing un...

Page 76: ...own pressure Adjust the mowing unit ground pressure Considerable vibrations The conditioning rotors are not balanced Check condition of the swinging fingers Replace them by pairs if necessary Equal we...

Page 77: ...Limited warranty Mower conditioner ALTERNA400 75 Limited warranty...

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