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Original instructions

KN114CGB E

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Mower conditioner

FC4000RG

KN114CGB E

- English - 11-2010

Summary of Contents for FC 4000 RG

Page 1: ...Original instructions KN114CGB E OPERATOR S MANUAL Mower conditioner FC4000RG KN114CGB E English 11 2010...

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Page 3: ...MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual 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 o...

Page 4: ...6 Safety instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 18 Road safety equipment and recommendations 21 Machine specifications 22 Description and glossary 22 Technical specif...

Page 5: ...ing the machine into work position 37 Adjustments in working position 39 Machine use 45 Optional equipment 46 1 3 4 20 spline yoke 46 Maintenance and storage 47 Frequency chart 47 Lubrication 48 Maint...

Page 6: ...Mower conditioner 4 FC4000RG Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view 2 Rear view...

Page 7: ...e This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type FC4000RG Serial no 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine TYPE MASSE kg...

Page 8: ...ates 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 could...

Page 9: ...t 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 i...

Page 10: ...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 distributio...

Page 11: ...ce any missing or broken equipment Gross weight and weight per axle Always obey current regulations for driving on roads The drawings are not legally binding their only aim is to illustrate the method...

Page 12: ...load on tractor front axle T2 kg Empty load on tractor rear axle t kg Axle loads Tractor machine t1 kg Load on front axle Tractor machine t2 kg Load on rear axle Tractor machine t1 max kg Maximum loa...

Page 13: ...inimum front axle load is exceeded Repeat checking procedure Stage 3 To measure Total weight t Tractor machine transport position Ballast weights Checking To go to the next stage Check in the tractor...

Page 14: ...formity with the requirements of the tractor manufacturer Example Load on rear axle t2 8500 kg 18740 lb Check in the tractor s operator s manual that the value measured is below the maximum allowed tr...

Page 15: ...ic 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 ch...

Page 16: ...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 f...

Page 17: ...tandardized 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 S...

Page 18: ...r pressure or tension springs 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 sho...

Page 19: ...tions given in the present manual 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 part...

Page 20: ...Mower conditioner 18 FC4000RG Safety 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals 59900600 599011001...

Page 21: ...efore 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 brake P...

Page 22: ...not come to a complete stop Cutting tools 6 The cutting tools and their attachment hardware meet safety and reliability criteria set by standards and by the manufacturer For your own safety and for co...

Page 23: ...hatever the speed we recommend for everyones safety not to exceed a maximum speed of 25 km h 15 5 mph The rear safety device comprises 2 signalling lights 1 red light stop light turn signal light 1 su...

Page 24: ...s Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 0 1 Check chain 2 Gyrodine hitch tube 3 PTO shaft support 4 Parking stand 5 Side guard 6 Gearbox 7 Suspension spring 8 Drawbar shift cylinder 9 Cu...

Page 25: ...G 23 0 0 1 Drawbar 2 Gyrodine gearbox 3 Toolbox 4 Secondary PTO shaft 5 Suspension adjustment crank 6 Conditioning roller 7 Central gearbox 8 Pitch angle adjustment rod 9 Wheel 10 Swath shield 11 Lift...

Page 26: ...ransport position 7 27 m 23 10 Disc rotational speed 2610 min 1 Roller speed 850 min 1 Roller width 2 45 m 8 PTO speed 1000 min 1 Weight 3050 kg 6724 lb approximately Minimum PTO power requirement 81...

Page 27: ...1 to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks 2 Coupling and uncoupling Description of coupling elements A PTO shaft 1 3 8 21 splines 2 check chains 1 hydraulic hose controlling the mowing...

Page 28: ...oupler category 2 or 3 The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of 1000 min 1 The tractor must be equipped with 1 double acting hydraulic outlet 1 single acting hydraulic outlet Hitch pin paralleli...

Page 29: ...hitch coupler category 2 a or 3 b Lower the tractor three point linkage Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins Attach lower links to the hitch pins on the inside of the yokes...

Page 30: ...2 hydraulic hoses of the drawbar shift cylinder to a double acting valve 1 Connect the mowing unit lift cylinder to a single acting valve 2 Electrical connections Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor Fi...

Page 31: ...e maintained 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 overl...

Page 32: ...Mower conditioner 30 FC4000RG Putting into service Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole 1 on machine side Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard 1...

Page 33: ...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 34 mm 1 33 c The friction slip clutch...

Page 34: ...f 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 600 mm 1 11 from the ground Attach check...

Page 35: ...three point linkage to rest the machine on the ground Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses on holder 2 Disconnect and store 7 pin plug in its holder Release t...

Page 36: ...s to fully raise the machine Operate drawbar shift cylinder to put the drawbar in transport position Lock drawbar in transport position using lock 1 Secure using R clip 2 Before placing the machine in...

Page 37: ...r conditioner FC4000RG 35 Shut off mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves 1 The machine is in transport position Opened position 1 Closed position 2 Never engage the tractor PTO drive when the machine...

Page 38: ...unctions before transporting the machine on public roads Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations Check that lift cylinders val...

Page 39: ...From the transport position Remove R clip 2 Remove drawbar lock 1 Open the mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves 1 Before placing the machine in working position Check that nobody is within the machi...

Page 40: ...r conditioner 38 FC4000RG Instructions for work Operate drawbar shift cylinder to put drawbar in working position Lower the mowing unit using the machine lift cylinders The machine is in working posit...

Page 41: ...to reduce cutting height a Turn counter clockwise to increase the cutting height b Remov handling rod 2 Place the machine on flat ground The cutting height is adjusted with the machine attached hitch...

Page 42: ...se the ground pressure Lock crank 2 with chain 1 after adjustment To check the ground pressure From the working position Check that the chassis height is correct H 600 mm 1 11 Raise the mowing unit Th...

Page 43: ...o 5 daN cm 0 25 lbf in Adjustment of the conditioning intensity Fold and lock front guards Loosen counter nut 1 Tighten nut 2 to increase the conditioning intensity a Loosen nut 2 to reduce the condit...

Page 44: ...rallelism and gap Tie rods 1 located on each conditioner are factory adjusted to ensure the parallelism and a minimum play between rollers Fold and lock front guards The machine is fitted with two set...

Page 45: ...n counter nut 1 Tighten nut 2 to increase gap between rollers Unscrew nut 2 to reduce gap between rollers Tighten counter nut 1 Repeat procedure on the second set of rollers Check minimum gap between...

Page 46: ...side swath screens in lower position use rods 4 Pivot swath shields outwards to increase the swath width Tighten 4 handles 3 The narrow configuration Swath width adjustment Loosen 4 handles 3 Place si...

Page 47: ...dy is within 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 ha...

Page 48: ...Mower conditioner 46 FC4000RG Optional equipment Optional equipment 1 1 3 4 20 spline yoke Kit no 4503713 A specific yoke is available as option for tractors equipped with a 20 spline pto stub...

Page 49: ...oving parts have come to a standstill and remove PTO shaft After the first 10 hours of use Every 20 hours Every 200 hours or at the end of the season Greasing and oil change Oil change Cutterbar Centr...

Page 50: ...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 universal...

Page 51: ...FC4000RG 49 Intermediate PTO shafts Every 20 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 Every 100 hours guide rings 3 The pictorials show the points to be greased 1 Tertiary PTO shaft Every 100 hou...

Page 52: ...ssary Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for...

Page 53: ...washer Replace if necessary Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug 1 Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Checking the oil level Check the level o...

Page 54: ...orresponds 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 operate...

Page 55: ...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 filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before d...

Page 56: ...RG Maintenance and storage Grease The drawbar pivot pin 1 The Gyrodine hitch tube pivot pins 1 and 2 The suspension rock levers 1 The pitch angle rod 1 A73001851 A73001851 1 A73001851 A73001851 A73001...

Page 57: ...FC4000RG 55 Roller bearing housings 1 The pivot cylinders 1 The roller drive chains Remove cover 1 Clean cover and chain Pack chain and cover with grease Install cover 1 Torque bolts to 2 Torque 6 3 d...

Page 58: ...tall filler 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...

Page 59: ...evel in lower gearbox The MAX level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug A The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug B Gearbox Check angle gearbox oil level The MAX level corre...

Page 60: ...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 10 mm...

Page 61: ...rn 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 follow...

Page 62: ...ecessary 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 two...

Page 63: ...loosen nut 2 Check that roll and scraper do not contact by rotating the roller The minimum play between the rollers must not be below 1 5 mm 1 16 Tighten counter nut 1 Repeat procedure on the second...

Page 64: ...between the two roller profiles Otherwise replace the chain Proceed the same way on the other side Chain replacement and roller synchronization Remove cover 1 and its seal 2 Check their condition rep...

Page 65: ...nd holder 5 Remove sprockets 1 and chain 2 Clean out old grease from holder and cover Place pinion and sprocket in the new chain Tension lower chain span align marks and reinstall the unit The marks e...

Page 66: ...ffset it by one spline with regards to shaft 1 Repeat procedure if necessary Reinstall screws 1 and washers 2 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft Fill chain cover with one cartridge of grease Reinstall cover a...

Page 67: ...place Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts See section Inspection of knives and securing elements Depressurize all hydraulic functions At the start of each season Re read the operators manual Pr...

Page 68: ...nd 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 unit ground pressure Very wet work...

Page 69: ...unladen weight T1 kg Unladen load on tractor front axle T2 kg Empty load on tractor rear axle t kg Axle loads Tractor machine t1 kg Load on front axle Tractor machine t2 kg Load on rear axle Tractor...

Page 70: ...e required minimum front load is reached Indicate front axle calculated load value and the one indicated in the tractor operators manual T1 real M1 x a b T1 x b M2 x c d b 4 Calculation of the total w...

Page 71: ...nual Double value of the authorized capacity per tyre 2 tyres Minimum front rear ballasting kg Total weight kg kg Load on front axle kg kg kg Load on rear axle kg kg kg The minimum ballasting must be...

Page 72: ...its centre of gravity d Tractor only T1 Load on front axle Tractor only T2 Load on rear axle Tractor only If the data required to calculate the total weight axle loads and minimum ballasting are not...

Page 73: ...Appendix Mower conditioner FC4000RG 71 T Axle loads Tractor only T _______kg T _______kg...

Page 74: ...empty Calculating the rear tool weight M2 M2 T t Calculating the distance d d b x T1 t1 M2 c If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the countrie...

Page 75: ...cturer concerned in as much as the latter justifies such a claim This Limited Warranty does not apply to failure through normal wear and tear to damage resulting from negligence or from lack of inspec...

Page 76: ...ntity of lubricants used must always be in accordance with Company specifications The safety measures mentioned in the Operator s manual and on the machine itself have been followed and all the guards...

Page 77: ...serial number conforms to the requirements of the European directive 2006 42 CE conforms to the requirements of following European harmonized standards EN 1553 NF U 02 007 EN 703 EN 708 EN 745 A1 EN...

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