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This machine complies with the safety requirements of the European machinery directive.

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  to  incorrect  use  or  non-compliance  with  the

recommendations given in this manual.

Summary of Contents for GA 4311 GM

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL GA 4311 GM GYRORAKE N 95315 A GB 07 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: ...mbly instructions 10 Attachment Fitting to the tractor 14 PTO shaft 14 Work position adjustments 16 Operation 18 Forwardspeed18 Transport 20 Parking 20 Lubrication 22 Optional accessories 24 Troublesh...

Page 4: ...d responsibility 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...

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: ...RNING Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls 26 Beforeleavingthetractororbeforeadjusting maintainingorrepairingthemachine turnoffthee...

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: ...raised 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 gr...

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: ...o 4 25 ha hr 10acres hr Powerrequirement 22 kW 30 hp Totalweight 600 kg 1320 lbs PTOshaft with torque limiter Tires 16 x 6 50 8 Tirepressure 2 bars Number of tine arms 12 Number of tines 48 Special fe...

Page 12: ...f locking nuts M 10 photo 2 Do NOT tighten 2 FITTING GUARDS At the front of the machine fit each guard J on front hinges H by means of a roll pin K diameter 10 x 45 with washer E diameter 30 x 42 x 2...

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Page 14: ...LDERS AND TINE ARMS First slide tine arms A into their holders B and attach using linch pins C photo 8 Attach the small loop of PVC cord D to linch pin C then connect the big loop into bracket hole E...

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Page 16: ...machine side Make sure PTO length is correct 1 WhenthePTOisinitsmaximumextendedposition aminimumtubeoverlapof300mm 12 mustbemaintained 2 When the PTO is in its maximum overlap position retracted tube...

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Page 18: ...ever B photo 17 Raise or lower each wheel by one or more holes positions 1 to 7 photo 16 Put the machine back on the ground Adjust the working position by lengthening or shortening the tractor top lin...

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Page 20: ...reasons 1 Poor raking with hay left in the centre fig 23 To correct shorten the top link 2 Poor raking at sides fig 24 To correct lengthen top link and if necessary readjust height of tines by means o...

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Page 22: ...anuallybypullingatinearmuntilthetransportpin S engages photo 26 Then remove the 9 tine arms E on the sides and rear of the machine fix them into their racks R and lock them into place with linchpins p...

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Page 24: ...easezerksM photo30 and wheelaxle grease zerks 2 grease zerks L photo 31 Note ThecentralcamcontrollingtinearmmovementisgreasedforlifewithSHELL Multi Purposegrease NLGI grade2 The drive gearbox E photo...

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Page 26: ...ake sure that the stripes are correctly positioned the top right and left corners must be red Fit right tail light 4 marked R on the rear face of the right warning board seen in the forward direction...

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Page 28: ...ks G photo 34 by 2 curved grease zerks 4 fig 34 A Install pre assembled left and right 9 wheel axles onto vertical sector supports 3 and secure with cotter pins 6 8 x 63 fig 34 A Install linchpin 8 10...

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Page 30: ...anbepositionedsidewaysbysliding wheel support A along the 3 point frame cross tube T Height of wheel R is adjusted by sliding wheel arm C inside yoke G photo 36 It is locked in the selected position b...

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Page 32: ...out Swath formed too near the rotor Position swath screen further of the swath away from the rotor page 16 Lumps of earth stick on the Adjust wheel height page 16 tine ends Rotor speed is too high Red...

Page 33: ...ds 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 513...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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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