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Contents

Safety

Safety decals

Technical specifications

Handling and unpalleting

Assembly instructions

General information

Adapting to the tractor

P.T.O. shaft

Transport

Working position

Adjustments

Safety breakaway

Parking the machine

Operating the mower conditioner

Lubrication

Maintenance

Inspection of knives & securing elements

Optional accessories

Trouble shooting guide

Storing the mower conditioner

Limited warranty

1998

KUHN

S.A.

Summary of Contents for FC 240 P

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL FC 240 P FC 280 P Mower conditioner PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE N 95100 B GB 02 98...

Page 2: ...instruct you on the general operation of your machine He is interested that you get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operati...

Page 3: ...pting to the tractor 23 P T O shaft 25 Transport 26 Working position 27 Adjustments 29 Safetybreakaway 31 Parking the machine 32 Operatingthemowerconditioner 33 Lubrication 35 Maintenance 39 Inspectio...

Page 4: ...machine also means following operation maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer using only genuine spare parts equipment and accessories as designated by the manufacturer FC 24...

Page 5: ...ed and in accordance with current safety standards 10 When attaching or removing the machine place the parking stand into the corresponding position 11 Special care should be taken when attaching or r...

Page 6: ...der the wheels 27 Before any adjustments maintenance or repairs are carried out ensure that the machine cannot be started up accidentally ATTACHMENT 1 When attaching or removing the machine from the t...

Page 7: ...essure 200 bars 2900 psi 2 When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders ensure that connections have been made correctly as per manufacturer sinstructions 3 Before connecting hoses to the tractor hydrau...

Page 8: ...1 Use a tractor equipped with an enclosed cab with windows made of safety glass and kept closed It is recommendedtofitpolycarbonatescreensinsidethetractorsafetycab ssideandrearwindowsortoinstallmesh g...

Page 9: ...s may be projected It is therefore imperativethateveryonebekeptawayfromthedangerzone thatextracarebetakenandthatextra precaution such as safety indicators be taken when mowing pastures alongside roads...

Page 10: ...ED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS INDICATED THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING ENSURE THAT TH...

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Page 12: ...kW 80 hp P TO speed 540 rpm 1000 rpm Lift system hydraulic Tractorattachment 3 point cat 2 Weight approx 900 kg 1980 lbs 965 kg 2123 lbs Bevel gearbox oil capacity Oil quality SAE 80 W EP GL4 Cutterb...

Page 13: ...kg 2607 lbs To lift the pallet engage the fork lift front end loader crosswise from the cutterbar side only photo A 2 The machine can also be unloaded using a lifting device fitted with a hook hoist...

Page 14: ...the 4 identical length textile slings as shown in photos F and G here minimum lift capacity 2000 kg 4400 lbs on the 2 strands of each sling Position slipknots as shown above circled to prevent hoops...

Page 15: ...edges Never make slipknots with chain type slings 1 4 Keepallpeopleclearfromthezoneoftheload Lift slowly until the machine starts to tilt photo H 1 5 Slowlytipoverthemachine palletassemblyuntil the ma...

Page 16: ...n flat horizontal ground photo K Check that all tension hoops are in place and in good condition Replace any that are missing or damaged 2 2 Take off the protective cover and remove all unassembled it...

Page 17: ...uck loader photo O 2 6 Remove the tension hoops taking the usual precautions beware of lash to unfasten the machine from the pallet photo P 3 Operating before assembly Before beginning assembly remove...

Page 18: ...blingtheframeontothecutting conditioning unit photo2 Check that the nylon bush bore is clean and well greased Remove the protection paint on the mating areaofthegearhousingfrontcover Fixtheframetothe...

Page 19: ...nto the pivoting housing 29 using a screw M 8 x 25 and a clamp nut M 8 photo 5 Fix the front belt shield 30 in position using 3 spacers 31 and 2 self locking nuts M 12 photo 6 Do not use the hole clos...

Page 20: ...d 39 using 2 self locking screws 40 M 8 x 12 and 2 clamp nuts M 8 on one part and 3 self locking nuts 41 and 3 lock washers diameter 12 4 x 27 x 1 8 on the other part photo 8 Fix the gearbox guard 42...

Page 21: ...nting upwards photo10 According to the required conditioning rotor rotating speed connect the secondary PTO transmission shaft 46 to the upper or lower output shaft of the gearbox photo11 seespecifici...

Page 22: ...13 and 14 All straps are attached to the underside of the safety curtain Attach both hinges 6 with cup square bolts 7 M 10 x 20 photo 13 and figure 15 Install the front safety guard with its curtain t...

Page 23: ...25 with bar 26 and 5 cup square bolts 23 M 10 x 20 5 plain washers 27 dia 11 x 24 x 2 and 5 self locking nuts M 10 28 see photo 18 and fig 19 The lower hitch pins should stay parallel to the ground wh...

Page 24: ...Checktightnessofscrews U afterthefirst ten hours of use Note 825 mm dimension is correct when the distance X isthesameforthetwolowerhitchpins The parking stand on the FC 240 P and FC 280 P machines h...

Page 25: ...hitch pins Followfig Bforcategory2tractorswithnarrowwheel tracks Follow fig C for category 2 tractors with standard wheel tracks Follow fig D for category 2 tractors with wide wheel tracks NOTE Always...

Page 26: ...rame is lifted parallel to the ground photoF Ifnecessary adjustlevellingrods F photo E If oncethisadjustmenthasbeenmade thecutting conditioning unit is still not parallel to the 3 point frame levelitb...

Page 27: ...tubisasshort aspossible 4 ConnectthehalftransmissiontubestotheircorrespondingPTOstubs freewheelclutchonmachineside tractor end yoke on the 540 rpm PTO for FC 240 P and on the 1000 rpm PTO for FC 280 P...

Page 28: ...E VERTICAL POSITION BE SURE THAT EVERYONE IS AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MOWER CONDITIONER PIVOTING AREA WARNING BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY THE OPERATOR SHOULD MAKE SURE THA...

Page 29: ...t into the work posi tion by releasing the hydraulic pressure As soon as the cutting conditioning unit starts to pivot release pressure on the cord A Whenthecuttingconditioningunitisinthehorizon tal p...

Page 30: ...hitch pin attach chain L and washer M and reinstall roll pin K Lower machine until hitch pins T are 400 mm 16 or slightly more from the ground roll pin F isslightlyexcenteredinregardtoitsaperture H A...

Page 31: ...P THE TRACTOR ENGINE REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT FOR ROTATING DISCS AND ROTOR TO STOP Cutting height Maximum cutting height 80 mm 3 fig 26 is achieved when the discs are parallel to the ground Adjust...

Page 32: ...temisfactoryadjusted so that dimension X photo 32 is 25 mm 1 for the FC 240 P 55 mm 2 1 6 for the FC 280 P Whenworkingconditionsaredifficult adjustmentcan be modified as follows Put machine in parking...

Page 33: ...nditioner thebreak away linkage must be checked for good operation making sure all components slide correctly and are well greased Check for any cutting conditioning unit damage if an obstruction is e...

Page 34: ...n its support R photo 37 3 Release hydraulic pressure to lower cutting conditioning unit to the horizontal position cylinder V is fully extended 4 Withthehydraulic3 pointlift lowerthemachineto the gro...

Page 35: ...onerisequippedwitha2speedrotor 888and615rpm Thesespeedsareobtainedbyconnecting the PTO shaft to one of the two rotor drive shafts photo 38 FC 280 P 1000 rpm drive gearbox fig 39 p 34 High speed upper...

Page 36: ...TONYORROCKYGROUNDS Extra care and precautions should be taken in rough or debris ridden fields The following adjustments should be made to the mower conditioner in these conditions to minimize the pos...

Page 37: ...il plug and its washer 19 20 photo 42 and fig 43A and let the old oil drain out into an appropriate container 4 Removeinnerplug 21 fig 43 5 Cleanmagneticpluganditswasher 19 20 andfit back into place 6...

Page 38: ...oth filler plugs 21 fig 43 If in doubt as to the amount of oil contained in the cutterbar do not add oil Drain the oil completely and refill with the prescribed quantity NOTE Provided above instructio...

Page 39: ...iscorrect when the oil reaches the edge of the hole When the cutterbar is in the vertical position oil can be drained throughplug C CHANGING ROTOR GEARBOX OIL photos 45 and 45 A Change oil of rotor ge...

Page 40: ...yinggrease Greasebreakawayslidingcomponentsasrequired Regularlylubricate3 pointframepivot E photo46 A Afterevery50hoursofoperation oilallmovingparts and pivot points THE RECOMMENDED GREASE AND OIL CHA...

Page 41: ...unter nut E photo47 aftertheadjust ment has been made and refit the belt guard This precise adjustment should be made when a belt is replaced and also when retensioning a belt loosenedforstoragepurpos...

Page 42: ...ovenutwiththeboxspanner suppliedwiththemachine Ensuresecuringelements areingoodconditionandfitknivessothatthearrowon theirupperfaceispointinginthedirectionofrotationof the disc it is fitted to Torque...

Page 43: ...E 1 MM SPACER BETWEEN THE DISC AND ITS MOUNTING HUB FOR INCREASED CLEARANCE fig 50 A Make sure cone lids 14 15 are properly secured in place photos 51 and 51 A Tightening torque of bolts V is 8 daNm 6...

Page 44: ...sk of accidents deterioration of cutting quality risk of damage to the cutterbar 2 Worn knives Length A of a knife should be greater than 65 mm The width B of a knife measured at a distance of 10 mm a...

Page 45: ...to infiltration of water oil or dirt When wear on the head reaches the contact area of the knife When the diameter D of the bolt shoulder is less than 15 mm 5 8 2 The nuts must be replaced When the co...

Page 46: ...FC 280 P To install this kit proceed as follows Attach tail lamp N to panel A Bolt panel A to support S with 3 hexagon screws E M10x20 3plainwashers dia 11x24x2 and 3 self locking nuts M 10 Attach gu...

Page 47: ...be removed The kit is made up of two deflectors 1 and a left and arightswathshield 2 whicharetobefixedontheside plates 3 of the hooding using 12 cup square bolts 4 M 10 x 20 12 flat washers diameter...

Page 48: ...Soil build up in front of Very wet conditions Adjust main frame height by cutterbar shortening chain as necessary see pages 27 28 Toomuchcutterbar Adjust compensating spring tension downpressure see p...

Page 49: ...n its parking stand to adjust see page 32 for correct procedure Machine cannot be coupled The 3 point frame is not hori Check the cutting conditioning unit or uncoupled easily zontal in detached posit...

Page 50: ...117 REV February 1988 Health and Safety Executive The method employed corresponds to the method No 4 in this document Unspecified testing conditions comply with ISO 5131 standard Measuring equipment c...

Page 51: ...it has been misused neglected or damaged by accident or let out on hire Nor can claims be accepted if parts other than those manufactured by us have been incorporated in any of our equipment Furtherm...

Page 52: ...ions on all questions as to defect and to the exchange of any part or parts That all safety instructions in the Operator s Manual shall be followed and all safety guards regularly inspected and replac...

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Page 55: ...tive The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code For your own safety use only genuine KUHN spare parts The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due...

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