KUHN FC243, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance and storage
Mower conditioner
FC243
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Work/transport cylinder
Length in working position:
Following all service operations on the transport/work
cylinder, proceed to following adjustment:
- Cylinder barrel (3) must be contact with frame stop
(4).
- Adapt cylinder length L to obtain a play J of 2 to
4 mm (0.08’’ - 0.16’’) between bracket(1) and frame
stop (2).
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Belt tension
Regularly check belt tension and in particular during the
first hours of use.
- Tighten belt tensioning bolt using box spanner until
the spring is completely compressed.
Never replace belts individually.When a belt is
damaged, always replace the whole set.Part
no. 83101687.
Slack belts slip which can reduce the crop
ejection quality and cause conditioning rotor
clogging.