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Machine specifications

Mower conditioner

FC243

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Description and glossary

1 :

Check chain

2 :

Hydraulic valves

3 :

Conditioning hood

4 :

Gauges

5 :

Connecting frame

6 :

Hitch pins

7 :

Cutterbar

8 :

Central gearbox

9 :

Right swath shield

10 :

Compensation cylinder

11 :

Hydro-pneumatic accumulator

12 :

Side gearbox

13 :

Work/transport cylinder

14 :

Parking lock

Summary of Contents for FC243

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Mower conditioner FC243 KN123BGB C English 02 2006...

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Page 3: ...ERATE AND 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 compl...

Page 4: ...ty instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 15 Road safety equipment and recommendations 18 Machine specifications 19 Description and glossary 19 Technical specification...

Page 5: ...sition 36 Adjustments in working position 37 Machine use 46 Optional equipments 47 Swath shield extensions 47 Wide spreading system 47 Maintenance and storage 48 Frequency chart 48 Cleaning the machin...

Page 6: ...Mower conditioner 4 FC243 Identification of the machine IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 1 Rear view...

Page 7: ...te below the type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type FC243 No 3 Optional equipments Tick box corresponding to the equipm...

Page 8: ...es 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 r...

Page 9: ...erated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machine specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must imperatively r...

Page 10: ...e firmly in place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Precision steering tractor adherence road holding and efficient braking are influenced by...

Page 11: ...cumstances 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 transp...

Page 12: ...aulic circuit To avoid making wrong connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colours WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regularly ch...

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: ...ndardized 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 Saf...

Page 15: ...othing for the work in hand gloves shoes goggles helmet ear protectors etc Do not solder weld or use a blow torch near fluids under pressure or inflammable products For your own safety and for correct...

Page 16: ...the machine For your safety only use genuine parts Regularly check the condition of the protection covers Immediatly replace any worn damaged or missing cover Before engaging the PTO rest the cutterba...

Page 17: ...Safety Mower conditioner FC243 15 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 18: ...ing 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 Projections 3 Stones and other deb...

Page 19: ...drive engaged and the moving parts have not come to a complete stop Cutting tools 7 The cutting tools and their attachment hardware meet safety and reliability criteria set by standards and by the man...

Page 20: ...safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized dealer according to current safety regulations The device is composed of A signalling light 1 A signalling panel 2 A reflector 3 Alway...

Page 21: ...ption and glossary 0 1 Check chain 2 Hydraulic valves 3 Conditioning hood 4 Gauges 5 Connecting frame 6 Hitch pins 7 Cutterbar 8 Central gearbox 9 Right swath shield 10 Compensation cylinder 11 Hydro...

Page 22: ...01 m 13 2 Disc rotational speed 2986 min 1 Rotor speed 615 and 888 min 1 Rotor width 1 90 m 6 3 PTO speed 540 min 1 Weight 852 kg 1878 lb approximately Minimum PTO power requirement 51 kW 70 hp Swath...

Page 23: ...an 18 mm box wrench 1 to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks 2 Coupling and uncoupling The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point linkage category 2 Description of coupling el...

Page 24: ...Check that the tractor s authorized gross weight as well as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not surpassed The front axle load 1 must never under any circumstances be less than 20 of...

Page 25: ...A is below 2 10 m 6 11 Place lower links in position a Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Position hitch pin 1 at measure A 10 mm 0 4 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 1 Torque 21...

Page 26: ...7 Place lower links in position b Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Centre hitch pin 1 with regards to the mounting plate Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 1 Torque 21 daN m 155 l...

Page 27: ...ower links in position c Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Position hitch pin 2 at measure A 10 mm 0 4 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 2 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft Position hitc...

Page 28: ...draft arms as close as possible below the hitch pins A 30 50 mm 1 2 maximum Lift the tractor lift linkage to connect the draft arms to the hitch pins Attach top link Use tractor and machine link hole...

Page 29: ...2 hydraulic hoses of the transport work cylinder to a double acting valve with float position Electrical CONNECTIONS Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor Fit check chain See section Frame height and che...

Page 30: ...25 mm 1 must be 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 th...

Page 31: ...friction slip clutch Uncouple secondary PTO shaft on friction slip clutch side Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key...

Page 32: ...FC243 Putting into service Tighten nuts to release the friction discs Rotate the torque limitor s hub a few turns Thread nuts away until they bottom against the threaded studs The friction slip clutch...

Page 33: ...position Measure and adjust the height of the hitch pins until the same measure is obtained on each side Note the difference in height between the two hitch pins Place the machine in transport positio...

Page 34: ...in check chain link corresponding to the required frame height and lock using roll pin 2 Attach each check chain with its hook supplied with the machine to one of the upper free holes at the tractor...

Page 35: ...contact with limiter 2 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 3 Detach the top link from the machine...

Page 36: ...osition Release cord The machine automatically locks in transport position The machine is in transport position Before placing the machine into transport position Wait until the rotating parts have co...

Page 37: ...ain road ensure that upper edge of signalling panel is not more than 1 5 m 4 11 m from the ground Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine meets current highway code regulati...

Page 38: ...ork position The machine is in headland turn position Lower the tractor three point linkage H 400 mm 1 4 The machine is in working position Before placing the machine in working position Wait until th...

Page 39: ...ine on the ground to remove weight from the top link Modify the top link length to alter the machine tilt angle Place the machine in working position to check cutting height If the tractor is fitted w...

Page 40: ...sition To check the ground pressure Place the machine in working position Check that the chassis height is correct H 400 mm 2 Check the pressure given on the gauge NORMAL operating pressure 105 bar 15...

Page 41: ...ired pressure is reached close the valve Position b Reduce pressure in the hydro pneumatic accumulator Stop the tractor engine Open the valve using 18 box spanner supplied with the machine Activate th...

Page 42: ...or speed adjustment With the machine in transport position Remove self locking nut of pivoting guardrail using the box spanner supplied with the machine 1 Pivot guardrail tube 2 Remove the 3 self lock...

Page 43: ...C243 41 Loosen the 2 pulley mounting bolts using box spanner Loosen belt tensioning bolt using box spanner 1 Remove belt tensioning bolt from its holder Tip over jockey pulley 2 Remove the 3 V belts R...

Page 44: ...lbf ft Reinstall the belt guard Check that the guard is engaged inside the rigid beld guard Tighten the self locking nuts using box spanner Pivot guardrail tube Tighten self locking nut of pivoting g...

Page 45: ...ning intensity reduce the distance between the conditioning hood and the conditioning rotor To reduce the conditioning intensity for mowing leguminous for example increase the distance between the con...

Page 46: ...nsity can be increased by using the second conditioning hood pivot point The pivot point reduces the distance E between the upper part of the hood and the rotor by 25 mm 1 mm The conditioning hood is...

Page 47: ...ole Reinstall bolts 1 Reassemble the unit Swathing system The swathing system comprises 2 swath shields Swath width adjustment Loosen 2 handles 1 Pivot swath shields inwards to reduce the swath width...

Page 48: ...ge the tractor PTO and slowly increase the speed up to 540 min 1 Groundspeed Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections lower the front guard Keep all persons and animals away from the machine d...

Page 49: ...PTIONAL EQUIPMENTS 1 Swath shield extensions Kit no 1076240 The swath shield extensions enable reducing the swath width to approximately 1 m 3 3 2 Wide spreading system Kit no 1076140 The wide spreadi...

Page 50: ...until all moving parts have come to a complete stop After the first 10 hours of use Every 30 hours Every 50 hours Every 200 hours or at the end of the season Oil change The cutterbar 3 3 The side ang...

Page 51: ...split pins on both tube ends Remove the rear part of the protection cover Clean and reassemble the unit 3 Lubrication Except for the secondary PTO shaft lubrication the machine must be placed in tran...

Page 52: ...ndary PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 Slide the black collar Turn the 2 PTO shaft guard tubes If necessary rotate a disc to access the grease zerk Slide the black collar...

Page 53: ...rrect oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 2 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so...

Page 54: ...The MAX level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the disptick plug Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up...

Page 55: ...he oil must reach the lower edge of the filling hole Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil war...

Page 56: ...itioner 54 FC243 Maintenance and storage Lubricate the following parts Oil The moving parts and pivot points Grease The mowing unit compensation cylinder ball joint 1 the cutterbar connecting frame pi...

Page 57: ...Place the machine in parking position Open valve a Release pressure until the gauge needle reads 0 Shut off valve Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait...

Page 58: ...utterbar stiffener equals measure A 577 mm 1 10 4 mm 0 16 Transport stop The transport stop 1 limits the machine s oscillation during transport Adjustment Place the machine in transport position Loose...

Page 59: ...length L to obtain a play J of 2 to 4 mm 0 08 0 16 between bracket 1 and frame stop 2 Belt tension Regularly check belt tension and in particular during the first hours of use Tighten belt tensioning...

Page 60: ...g bolt from its holder Tip over jockey pulley 2 Replace belts in full sets Reinstall belt tensioning bolt and washer on its support Tighten belt tensioning bolt using box spanner until the spring is c...

Page 61: ...e discs rotate freely by hand Side gearbox Check angle gearbox oil level The MAX level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the disptick plug If in doub...

Page 62: ...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 0 4 from the d...

Page 63: ...worn or inoperational When the bolt head wear reaches the knife contact area When diameter D of the bolt shoulder is less than 15 mm 0 6 After having been removed 5 times Replace nuts in the followin...

Page 64: ...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 wegde 2 between two discs to stop them from moving Remove 2 bolts...

Page 65: ...ner cone covers 2 and 3 6 daN m 44 lbf ft Replace any lost or damaged cover 2 Part no 56803400 3 Part no 56806610 Check if there is still a gap of 1 mm 0 04 between the disc lower part and the cutterb...

Page 66: ...fingers on the conditioning rotor Slacken V belts and check their condition Depressurize all hydraulic functions At the start of each season Pressurize the hydraulic circuit Check the condition of th...

Page 67: ...ive ground speed Reduce ground speed Insufficient ground pressure Reduce accumulator pressure Insufficient cutterbar ground clearance in headland turn position Incorrect tractor lift linkage setting S...

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