KUHN ALTERNA 500R, Assembly & Operators Manual

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ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR
- Back the tractor up to the mower conditioner and
attach lower links (5) to the interior of the pivoting
yokes (4) with hitch pins (3). Secure the hitch pins
with linchpins (1).
For category 2 tractors use 28 mm hitch pins (3). For
category 3 tractors use 37 mm hitch pins (3) and
spacers (2).
- Activate the tractor hydraulics to completely raise
lower links (5).
- Fold up parking stand (6) and lock in place using
handle (7).
- Secure the tractor lower links laterally using check
chains or linkage stabilizer bars provided at the same
time making sure that the tractor PTO and machine
input shaft are lined up in the vertical plane.
Fitting the primary PTO shaft :
Connect the primary PTO shaft’s flanged yoke (8) to the
Gyrodine slip clutch. Secure in place using 6 self-
locking bolts (9) (M 12 x 25).
Tighten to a torque of 9 daNm (66 ft.lbs).
Make sure bolts are torqued to 9 daNm (66 ft.lbs).
To avoid accidents which could be serious, make
sure that the guards are always correctly in place
and secured with the safety chains. The safety
chain on the machine side must be attached on the
guard of the torque limiter. All worn or damaged
guards must be replaced immediately.