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Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL GA 4511 GM GYRORAKE N 95314 B GB 07 98 ...

Page 2: ...l 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 operation of the KUHN machine Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to ass...

Page 3: ...chment Fitting to the tractor 16 PTO shaft 16 Work position adjustments 18 Safety guards and swath screen 18 Operation 20 Forwardspeed20 Transport 22 Parking 24 Lubrication 26 Optional accessories 28 Electrical connector for North America 30 Conditions of limited warranty 31 Copyright 1998 KUHN S A ...

Page 4: ...nd 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 and accessories as designated by the manufacturer TheGA4511GMGyrorakemustonlybeoperated maintainedandrepairedbycompetentpersonswhoarefamiliar with machine specifications and operation and are aware o...

Page 5: ...is 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 forbidden 9 Machine must only be attached to tractor using means provided and in accordance with current safety standards 10 When attaching or removing the machine place the parking stand into the corre...

Page 6: ...ARNING Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls 26 Beforeleavingthetractororbeforeadjusting maintainingorrepairingthemachine turnofftheengine remove the ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop 27 Donotstandbetweenthetractorandthemachineunlessthehandbrakeistightand orstopshavebeenplaced under the whee...

Page 7: ...it the safety cap on tractor PTO 15 Replace any worn or damaged PTO guards immediately HYDRAULICSYSTEM 1 Beware The hydraulic circuit is under pressure maximum working pressure 200 bars 2900 psi 2 When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders ensure that connections have been made correctly as per manufacturer sinstructions 3 Before connecting hoses to the tractor hydraulics ensure that tractor and m...

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 greaseorfilters Thesemustbegiventowastedisposalorganisationstoprotect theenvironment 6 Disconnect power source before any work is done to the electric system 7 Check safety guards regularly particularl...

Page 9: ...CHINE 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 THESE PICTORIALS ARE ALWAYS LEGIBLE IF THEY ARE NOT REPLACE THEM SAFETY DECALS ...

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Page 11: ...uirement 18 kW 25 hp Totalweight 790 kg 1738 lbs PTOshaft with torque limiter Tyres 16 x 6 50 8 Tyrepressure 2 bars 29 psi Number of tine arms 13 Number of tines 52 GA 4511 GM special features Guards can hydraulically be folded up and tine arms are removable This greatly reduces overall transportwidth The standard bogie axle easily handles all types of terrain ...

Page 12: ...rque to 8 5 daNm 60 ft lbs photo 2 Fitfronthinges F onbeam B with8screws G M10x35 and8self lockingnuts M10 donottighten photo 3 2 Fitting the guards At the front of the machine fit the left guard H and right guard J on front hinges F using 2 roll pins I 8 x 45 photo 6 Fit guards J and H on rear support A using roll pins K 8 x 55 with spacer L 40 x 51 x 7 5 on the right side photo 4 and the stop pl...

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Page 14: ... on handle Y knot a length long enough to manipulate from the tractor cab then cut a surplus amount of cord close to the knot and fit the plug S on handle Y photo 10 NOTE Fit the shortest hose on the right as seen in the direction of travel Make sure there is enough leeway for the cylinder to move freely when maneuvering the guards Make sure that the hydraulic hoses T pass through the eyelet C and...

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Page 16: ...esive collar holders V photo 13 5 Fitting the swath board Fit swath board G on support H using 2 screws I M 10 x 30 torque 5 daNm 40 ft lbs and 2 self locking nuts M 10 with 2 spacers diameter 10 5 x 24 x 4 fitted between the guard G and the support H photo 15 6 Fitting tines tine arm holders and tine arms Slide tine arms L into their holders J and attach using lynch pins M photo 16 Attach the sma...

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Page 18: ...the safety clutch fitted on the machine side Make sure PTO length is correct 1 WhenthePTOisinitsmaximumextendedposition aminimumtubeoverlapof300mm 12 mustbemaintained 2 When the PTO is in its maximum overlap position retracted tubes must not butt against the yokes As a safety measureaclearanceofatleast2cm 1 mustbemaintained Ifthisisnotthecase shortenthetwotransmission tubesandthetwoguardtubesbythe...

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Page 20: ...ntinesandtheground Inordertodothis theboogieaxles T mustbesecured in place using the lower fixation hole provided in the wheel column support axles see photo 6 Guards Guards are lifted and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder H Guards must always be lowered during operation Hydraulic cylinder H has a latch A locking guards P vertically in place when in transport photo 8 To lower guards P into the work ...

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Page 22: ...aking with hay left in the centre fig 13 To correct shorten the top link 2 Poor raking at sides fig 14 Tocorrect lengthentoplinkand ifnecessary readjustheightoftinesbymeansofthebogieaxlesupportcolumn FORWARD SPEED Forward speed must be determined in accordance with quantity of crop type of terrain etc It is recommended to alwaysoperateatalowerspeedwhenworkingindifficultconditions howeveritisnotpos...

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Page 24: ...in U photo 16 The 3 tine arms on the front of the machine do not need to be removed Lock 3 point frame E by lowering lock V photo 16 Check that plug H of the lighting equipment is plugged in correctly see photo 1 page 17 and that signal lights are clean and operate well Clear all people away from the guard pivoting zone before putting the machine into the transport position The parking stand must ...

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Page 26: ...ws Lower parking stand N into the vertical position and lock it in place with handle Y photo 19 Lower the tractor s 3 point hitch until the machine rests on parking stand N and the wheels Disconnect the machine from the tractor Place PTO shaft T into its support C photo 19 Disconnect plug H of the lighting equipment and male couplings F of the hydraulic system and put them in the holesprovided pho...

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Page 28: ...ntisgreasedforlifewithSHELLMulti PurposegreaseNLGI grade2 The drive gearbox E photo 21 ist greased for life with SHELL ALVANIA WRO grease Quantity 1 2 kg Regularly clean and apply a Never Seize compound to the removable portion of the tine arms to ensure easy removal Whennecessary oilallothermachinepivotswithaSAE30orheavierSHELLoil hydrauliccylinder latches parking stand etc Before carrying out an...

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Page 30: ...lassemblycanbepositionedsidewaysbysliding 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 25 It is locked in the selected position by pin V photo 25 Adjustment is correct when the tines lightly brush the ground at the front when the machine is in the horizontal position When adjustment has been completed secure pin V wit...

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Page 33: ...ods 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 standard Measuring equipment conforms to NF S 31 009 standard The tractor used has a power of 66 kW A weighted emission sound pressure level L A eq inside tractor cab with closed windows Tractor on...

Page 34: ...f 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 Furthermore the Company shall not be responsible for damage in transit or handling by any common carrier and under no circumstances within or without the warranty period will the Company be liable for damage...

Page 35: ...sions 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 replaced where necessary No warranty is given on second hand products and none is to be implied Persons dealing in the Company s products are in no way legal agents of the Company and have no right or auth...

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Page 39: ...ctive 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 ...

Page 40: ...Fabriques F 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX FRANCE Tél 33 0 3 88 01 81 00 Fax 33 0 3 88 01 81 03 www kuhnsa com E mail info kuhnsa com Société Anonyme au Capital de 19 488 000 Euros For your safety and to get the best from your machine use only genuine KUHN parts ...

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