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Mounting the wheels

Slide the hub protector plug (01), then the grey protector
plug  (02)  onto  the  wheel  column  (N)  (see figure
opposite).  Fill  wheel  caps  (Q)  with  grease. Also
grease  the  space  between  both  bearings located
inside the rims. Mount the 2 wheels (L) to wheel
column (N). Insert bushes (O) and screw on low
hexagon  nut   (P)  (M 16).  Tighten  to  10  daNm/75
ft.lbs. Fit wheel caps (Q) in place (see figure opposite).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Tractor attachment

Multi-holed bar / drawbar

Working width

3.2 m (10' 6")

Transport width

2.75 m (9')

Work rate per hour

2.5 ha (6.2 acres)

Power required

20 hp

Weight (with PTO)

300 kg (661 lbs)

Tyres

18 x 8,50/8 pressure 2 bar (29 psi)

Forward speed

Up to 14 km/hour (8 1/2 mph)

PTO shaft

With torque limiter

Number of tine arms

9

Number of tines

27

ASSEMBLY

To facilitate transport, the GA 300 GT is delivered with tines, tine arms, guards, wheels, wheel column hinge and
drawbar unassembled. To assemble these parts, proceed as follows :

Fitting the wheel axle (photo 1)

Raise the wheel axle (T) on a support and after
removing the 4 protective screw plugs attach it to
the rotor flange (S) using the 4 self-locking nuts (U)
(tighten to 21 daNm -155 ft.lbs).
The height adjustment lever (L) (photo 8) must be
positioned towards the rear.

Summary of Contents for GA 300 GT

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL GA 300 GT GYRORAKE No 95312 A GB 01 97...

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: ...chment 12 Fitting to tractor 12 PTO transmission shaft 13 Working position and adjustments 14 Operation 15 Forwardspeed 15 Swathscreen 16 Transport 16 Parking 17 Lubrication 17 Importantrecommendation...

Page 4: ...of the operator Designated use of the machine also means following operation maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer using only genuine spare parts equipment and accessories...

Page 5: ...s sufficient visibility Keep all people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine risk of projection 8 Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in transport is strictly for...

Page 6: ...etightnessofallnutsandbolts particularlyonfixingelements blades tines knives spades 24 Keep clear of the machine operating area 25 WARNING Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are...

Page 7: ...d into place 7 Make sure guards are correctly in place and secured with the safety chains provided 8 Before engaging PTO ensure that PTO speed and direction are in accordance with manufacturer s recom...

Page 8: ...sed prop it up in a stable position before carrying out any maintenance work 4 When replacing a working part wear protection gloves and only use standardized tools 5 Itisforbiddentodiscardanyoil greas...

Page 9: ...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 11: ...9 Work rate per hour 2 5 ha 6 2 acres Powerrequired 20 hp Weight with PTO 300 kg 661 lbs Tyres 18 x 8 50 8 pressure 2 bar 29 psi Forwardspeed Up to 14 km hour 8 1 2 mph PTOshaft With torque limiter Nu...

Page 12: ...that the bent form of the arms faces forwards when looking in the direction of rotor rotation Seephoto3A Secureinplaceusingrollpins G diameter 12 x 45 and 7 x 45 fig 3 IMPORTANT MAKESURETHATROLLPINSAR...

Page 13: ...OUS MACHINE DAMAGE Fitting the guards photo 5 Attach the guard supports K to each side of chassis O by means of bracket F using the 2 bolts M M 14 x 30 and one bolt D M 12 x 30 as shown in photo 5 Att...

Page 14: ...J screwM8 x 55 and self locking nut Do not forget to put the bar Z between the swath screen and bolts J ATTACHMENT I Fitting to tractor photo 7 The ideal hitch point for the GA 300 GT is on a multi ho...

Page 15: ...ssary shortenallfourtubesbyan equal amount fig B Chamfer cleanandgrease Whenfittedandwithmachinecorrectlypositioned the PTOshafttubesmusthaveaminimumoverlapof300 mm b 12 at their most fully extended p...

Page 16: ...ontandalltinearmsareapproximately horizontal To adjust height proceed as follows Take the machine out of its transport position by unlocking the wheel axle adjustment plate S using lever L photo8 Lowe...

Page 17: ...ground in the front 2 Poor raking at the sides fig 10 Turn the crank handle M photo 8 and adjust the tine height using the wheel axle height adjustment see page8 Accordingtothedensityofthecrop theGyr...

Page 18: ...hecropfrom passing under the swath creen Front and rear adjustment Depending on the crop density the swath screen can berepositionedforwardorbacktocatchgrassprojected sideways TRANSPORT ToputtheGyrora...

Page 19: ...NLGI grade 2 Once per day PTO yoke bearings telescopic drive tubes and crank handle screw thread M photo 8 Every fifty hours rotor gearbox and the tine arms When replacing a caster wheel pack wheel c...

Page 20: ...he PTO shaft safety cover with the chains provided Never let the slip clutch slip more than a few seconds Always use the parking stand when the machine is not in use Do not forget to raise it before o...

Page 21: ...s of testing Annex to AIC 1896 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...N O T E S...

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Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...abriques F 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX FRANCE T l 33 0 3 88 01 81 00 Fax 33 0 3 88 01 81 03 www kuhnsa com E mail info kuhnsa com Soci t Anonyme au Capital de 19 488 000 Euros For your safety and to get the b...

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