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CONTENTS

Safety

Safety decals

Technical specifications

Assembly instructions

Attachment :

- Fitting to the tractor

- PTO transmission shaft

Work position and adjustments

Operation

Forward speed

Transport

Parking the machine

Lubrication

Optional accessories

Electrical connector (for North America)

Conditions of limited warranty

1999

KUHN

S.A.

Summary of Contents for GA 8001 H

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL GA 8001 H GYRORAKE N 95318 C GB 06 1999 ...

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 28 PTO transmission shaft 30 Work position and adjustments 32 Operation 34 Forward speed 34 Transport 36 Parking the machine 38 Lubrication 40 Optional accessories 42 Electrical connector for North America 44 Conditions of limited warranty 45 Copyright 1999 KUHN S A ...

Page 4: ...onsibility 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 The GA 8001 H Gyrorake must only be operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machine specifications and operation and are...

Page 5: ...and roof hatch closed for reduced sound level while operating the PTO drive implement 7 Before starting up the machine and beginning work check the surrounding area beware of children Make sure there 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 fo...

Page 6: ...e of utmost importance to be cautious in every given situation 21 Be particularly cautious when turning corners paying attention to machine overhang length height and weight 22 Before operating the machine ensure that all safety guards are firmly in place and in good condition If worn or damaged replace immediately 23 Before operating the machine check the tightness of all nuts and bolts particula...

Page 7: ...stabilized by the linkage to avoid stabilizer bars side to side shifting 8 Never operate or transport the machine on sloping or bumpy fields with a narrow wheel track tractor POWER TAKE OFF 1 Use only the PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer 2 PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition 3 Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport 4 B...

Page 8: ...or marks the hydraulic connections between tractor and machine to avoid making a wrong connection WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower 5 Regularly check the hydraulic hoses Replace the hydraulic hoses every 5 years Damaged or worn hoses must immediately be replaced When replacing the hydraulic hoses make sure to use hoses with the specifications and quality recommended by the...

Page 9: ...t is forbidden to discard any oil grease or filters These must be given to waste disposal organisations to protect the environment 6 Disconnect power source before any work is done to the electric system 7 Check safety guards regularly particularly those that are subject to wear Replace immediately if damaged 8 Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by ...

Page 10: ...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 13: ...pressure relief valve Total weight 2980 kg 6556 lbs Tires tire pressure rotor undercarriage 18 x 8 5 8 2 bars 29 psi carrying frame 12 5 80 18 3 bars 45 psi Hydraulic outlet required 1 x double acting outlet Electric connection required 1 x 7 pin plug Special features The GA 8001 H is a machine conceived for large fields and has been designed to form one central windrow of a set width In transport...

Page 14: ...ar undercarriage 2 close to the frame 1 Assemble both parts together with the 20 self locking screws 3 M 16 x 35 and 20 self locking nuts 4 M 16 located in the hardware parcel marked montage train arrière 078 709 10 Torque 28 daNm 200 ft lbs 3 Mounting of the front signalling panels photo 2 Mount the pre assembled front signalling panels 4 on each side of the headstock 5 using 4 hexagonal screws 6...

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Page 16: ...el units 10 on the rear wheel frame 11 using 6 self locking screws 12 M 10 x 25 The red corners must be pointing upwards and outwards Mount the tine arm supports 13 and the cover plate 14 on the rear wheel frame 11 with 12 self tapping screws 15 M 8 x 20 12 plain washers diameter 9 x 30 x 1 5 4 self locking screws 16 M 10 x 25 2 self tapping nuts 15 M 8 x 20 are used to fit the SMV support Plug th...

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Page 18: ...ll pin 11 diameter 8 x 45 The necessary mounting hardware is packed in a parcel marked montage bielle arrière 078 710 00 Adjust the length of both tie rods 12 and mount them on each side at the rear of the machine on the mounting yokes 13 with 4 axles diameter 25 4 self locking screws 4 M 10x16 and 4 roll pins 11 diameter 8x45 Once mounting is completed shorten the tie rods to eliminate all free m...

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Page 20: ...follows Adjust yoke 11 on the drag link 12 of the wheel s concerned until the correct parallelism is obtained Make sure hole 6 remains positioned under hole 8 Retighten the counter nuts on yoke 11 Remove the pin which connects toggle joint 5 to lever 7 Place the swivel hitch 3 perpendicular to the frame tube using a set square 1 Position the rear side of swivel hitch 3 parallel to the second side ...

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Page 22: ... 18 and 18 Using the special key 19 position the housing 18 in order to be able to mount the pin 20 and secure it with the self locking screw 22 M 10 x 16 Mount a grease zerk on the pin 20 The necessery mounting hardware for mounting the traction springs is packed in the parcel marked montage ressort de traction 078 711 00 Mount the compensating tie rod 23 onto the pin mounting bracket 13 using 1 ...

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Page 24: ...d on the lower outlet on the right side The mounting hardware is packed in a parcel marked montage flexibles 078 719 00 11 Mounting of the rotor undercarriage wheels fig 8 Slide the cylindrical hub protectors 14 in place until they seat on the axles shoulders Then slide the conical grey protectors 15 onto the axles with the conical side facing the wheel bearing locations The grey protecting plugs ...

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Page 26: ...hey are positioned so that the curved portion is facing the front as seen in the direction of rotation see arrows figure 9 Attention Make sure slots in pins 7 and 8 are opposite to one another in the direction of the main effort see drawing on figure 9 Clean and grease disconnectable tine arm stubs 1 regularly with a never seize compound Attach tines 9 under tine arms 1 so that they face in the di...

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Page 28: ...he left foldable safety guard 9 on the side beam 4 with 2 hexagonal screws 6 M 10 x 50 2 plain washers 7 diameter 11x24x2 and 2 self locking nuts 8 M10 and on the other side on the rear crossbar 1 with 1 pin 10 1 to 3 plain washers 11 diameter 22 5x30x1 according to the clearance 1 roll pin 12 diameter 8 x 40 and 1 self locking screw 13 M 10x16 Check that the self lubricating bushes 14 are install...

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Page 30: ...ided check chains etc It is very important that the tractor lower links 2 are horizontal and that the the lower hitch pins are set at approx 600 mm 2 above ground level see distance A This distance may be set permanently using the optional check chain kit Connect hydraulic hoses 3 and electric plug 4 of the light and signal system photo 11 To do this a double acting outlet and a 7 pin electric soc...

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Page 32: ...actor s central line distance A The maximum overlap position distance L is obtained by fully pivoting the headstock to the side where the tractor power take off stub machine input stub is located angle Also ensure that the power take off shaft will not bottom out when pivoting the headstock at it s maximum in the opposite direction If the stubs are in line with the tractor centre The maximum overl...

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Page 34: ...being lowered Once the rotors are completely lowered the machine is in the working position photo 19 Remove tine arms from their racks and fit them on the rotors see page 24 Unlock foldable guards 4 using handles 3 and fold them outwards into the work position see arrows photo 18 Store handles 3 in the spring clips 2 photo 18 Maintain the tractor hydraulic valve in the free floating position durin...

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Page 36: ...nk regularly machine stopped The oil level should be located between min and max marks see chapter Lubrication NEVER LET THE ROTORS ROTATE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN TRANSPORT POSITION DUE TO RISKS OF ACCIDENT FORWARD SPEED Forward speed must be determined in accordance with quantity of crop type of terrain etc It is recommended to always operate at a lower speed when working in difficult conditions h...

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Page 38: ...3 in the spring clips 4 photo 22 Disconnect the tines arms 5 on each rotor and place them into the racks 6 and 7 provided photo 23 Secure tine arms 5 with linch pins photo 23 From the tractor seat pull on cords 8 photo 24 and activate the tractor s hydraulics to raise the rotors Once the rotors are raised into the transport position release the cord and make sure that the locks 9 and 10 are proper...

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Page 40: ...Pull handle 2 to free parking stand 1 and slide it down until the stand automatically locks into place photo 27 Lower the tractor 3 point linkage untill the machine rests on parking stand 1 Place two metallic wedges 3 under the transport wheels 4 photo 28 Disconnect machine from tractor Place main PTO shaft 5 in the support 6 provided photo 27 Put light and signal plug 7 and male couplings 8 of th...

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Page 42: ... correctly see sticker opposite Once a week the guides of the drag links and the swivel hitch photos 29 30 and 31 transport wheel arm pivot points photo 29 rotor arm pivot points on the frame photo 32 pivot points of the rotor lift cylinders photo 32 pivot points of the rotor gearboxes photo 33 tine arm bushes photos 33 and 34 foldable guard pivot points photo 35 Regularly clean and apply a Never ...

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Page 44: ...OUR MACHINE WE RECOMMEND SHELL LUBRICANTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 1 CHECK CHAIN KIT No 108 6530 photo 29 These chains may be recommended when operating with certain tractors with older style hydraulics which would not allow a steady swivel head ground clearance to be maintained during work They also help prevent the PTO shaft from bottoming out should the lift linkage be lowered accidentally To install...

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Page 46: ...unction Terminal connection ISO 1724 plug SAE J 560b plug White Ground 3 1 Black Left running lights 7 6 Yellow Left turn hazard 1 3 Red Stop lights 6 4 Green Right turn hazard 4 5 Brown Right running lights 5 6 Blue Not used 2 7 Note that the black and brown wires must be connected together on SAE type connectors for proper light opération The red wire should only be attached to the 4 terminal if...

Page 47: ...hods 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 58 kW A weighted emission sound pressure level L A eq inside tractor cab with closed windows Tractor o...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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...

Page 50: ... N O T E S ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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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