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KN149BGB A

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Gyrorake

GA300G

KN149BGB A

- English - 02-2010

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Page 1: ...KN149BGB A OPERATOR S MANUAL Gyrorake GA300G KN149BGB A English 02 2010...

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Page 3: ...e DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual carefully KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE Pass it on to the next owner if you re sell the machine...

Page 4: ...on of symbols used in this document 6 Safety instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 18 Machine specifications 20 Description and glossary 20 Technical specifications 2...

Page 5: ...ion 33 Adjustments in working position 34 Machine use 38 Optional equipment 39 Front support wheel 39 Lights and indicators 41 Maintenance and storage 42 Lubrication 43 Maintenance 45 Storage 45 Troub...

Page 6: ...Gyrorake 4 GA300G Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view 2 Rear view...

Page 7: ...he type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type GA300G Serial no 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment...

Page 8: ...potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious bodily injury This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which if not followed strictly could resul...

Page 9: ...be operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machines specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must imperat...

Page 10: ...e and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Tractor handling stability performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight distribution tra...

Page 11: ...ransportation of oversize equipment Transport position Before transporting the machine on public roads place the machine into its transport position according to the instructions in this manual Lights...

Page 12: ...unladen weight For machines with hoppers or tanks If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in accordance with the countrie s legislation empty the hopper to travel on...

Page 13: ...on To do If the front axle load t1 is below 20 of the tractor tare T add ballast weights M1 to exceed the minimum load on the front axle Example T 7500 Kg 16535 lb The front axle load must be of minim...

Page 14: ...Example t 10000 Kg 24250 lb PTAC 13000 Kg t PTAC Go to the next stage Stage 4 To measure Load on rear axle t2 Tractor machine transport position Ballast weights Checking Check in the tractor s operato...

Page 15: ...make sure that it cannot accidentally start moving chock the wheels and that the parking stand is in the right position The machine must only be attached to the hitch points provided for this purpose...

Page 16: ...e machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts have come to a complete stop If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or a free w...

Page 17: ...dized tools Before any work is performed on the wheels ensure that the machine rests on the ground and is perfectly stable so that it cannot move accidentally put chocks in place Safety decals Safety...

Page 18: ...ical circuit Also disconnect alternator and battery terminals Repairs on elements under pressure or tension springs pressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regulat...

Page 19: ...guards are in place Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone Stay a safe distance from the Gyrorake when rotors are moving Never reverse while raking After the power source has stopped t...

Page 20: ...Gyrorake 18 GA300G Safety 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 21: ...Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a comp...

Page 22: ...Gyrorake 20 GA300G Machine specifications Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Three point hitch coupler 2 Parking stand 3 Tine arms 4 Rotor 5 Swath screen 6 Wheels...

Page 23: ...DIN 11220 with single windrow 3 20 m 10 6 Swath width 0 80 m 2 7 approximately Width in working position 3 20 m 10 6 Length in working position 2 95 m 9 8 Height in working position 1 20 m 3 11 Width...

Page 24: ...asured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN ISO 4254 1 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements Weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level at the d...

Page 25: ...king stand 2 A 7 pin electric plug for the electrical signalling equipment optional equipment Preparing the tractor The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point hitch coupler category 1 or 2 T...

Page 26: ...Gyrorake 24 GA300G Putting into service Lateral adjustment of the lower linkage arms Balance the play on either sides of the lift linkage and lock lower link stabilizers...

Page 27: ...age Position ball joints of tractor lower links in line with machine lower yokes Categories of linkage For attachment category 1 Place lower links in position 1 Secure each lower link with lynch pin F...

Page 28: ...so that the machine is horizontal with regards to the ground Lift the machine using the tractor lift linkage until the parking stand no longer rests on the ground Remove R clip 1 Lift parking stand 2...

Page 29: ...learance L of at least 25 mm 1 must be maintained When the PTO shaft is in its maximum extended position the tube overlap must be more than 250 mm 10 If this is not the case Mark length H to cut when...

Page 30: ...nto service Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole 1 on machine side To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Immediately replac...

Page 31: ...position Remove R clip 1 Lower parking stand 2 Insert R clip 1 to lock parking stand 2 Lower tractor lift linkage to rest the machine on the parking stand Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor Se...

Page 32: ...Gyrorake 30 GA300G Putting into service Uncouple lower linkage arms Detach the top link from the machine end The machine is uncoupled...

Page 33: ...the machine with the tractor s three point linkage The lock engages and locks the front frame The machine is in transport position Before placing the machine into transport position Wait until the ro...

Page 34: ...s When the following equipment is fitted Lighting and signalling Check that the light boards are clean and that the lighting equipment functions before transporting the machine on public roads Before...

Page 35: ...lock pin 1 Lower the tractor three point linkage to rest the machine on the ground The machine is in working position Before placing the machine in working position Check that nobody is within the ma...

Page 36: ...he same way on the other side Before manoeuvring the machine Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves away Before leaving the tractor or bef...

Page 37: ...es Lateral adjustment Lengthways adjustment Vertical adjustment Lateral adjustment Remove pin 1 Move windrow curtain beam 2 to the required position 3 4 positions are possible Insert and lock pin 1 In...

Page 38: ...deways adjustment The windrow curtain can be set forwards or backwards according to the crop density and the windrow width adjustment Remove bolts 1 and nuts 2 Adjust swath screen position 3 Reinstall...

Page 39: ...Central position 3 Low position Remove bolts 1 and nuts 2 Adjust swath screen position 3 Reinstall bolts 1 and nuts 2 Torque to 4 9 daN m 37 lbf ft The upper position is used in very irregular ground...

Page 40: ...eed Groundspeed Groundspeed must be adapted to the encountered working conditions Before engaging the tractor PTO drive Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone The PTO speed is...

Page 41: ...heel enables improving ground contour adaptation Adjustments Raise machine using tractor lift linkage so that wheels are no longer in contact with the ground Loosen counter nut 1 Loosen screw 2 Positi...

Page 42: ...ine on headlands On the tractor side insert top link pin 1 in the large chain link 2 On the machine side attach chain in slot 3 of the top link plate To adjust the chain length move chain links in the...

Page 43: ...or by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations The front safety device comprises 2 signalling panels 1 2 front position indicating lights 2 4 white reflectors 3 The rear sa...

Page 44: ...achine switch off the tractor engine remove ignition key wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake After the first 10 hours of use Every 50 hours Lubrication Greasing...

Page 45: ...haft Every 8 hours U joints 1 Every 20 hours transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours guide rings 3 locking pins 4 Rotor Lubrication intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use Lubricate with SHELL...

Page 46: ...parts Grease Rotor gears 1 Rotor arm housings 1 Oil Pivot points 1 The leg 2 Lubricate with SHELL multi purpose grease grade NLGI 2 In difficult or intensive work conditions reduce greasing intervals...

Page 47: ...under cover in a dry place Clean and pack the connections between rotor arms and removable tine arms with never seize grease Check good sealing Of the reduction gearbox At the start of each season Re...

Page 48: ...orten the top link Crop pick up at the rear of the rotor Swaths too compact between tines and swath screen Increase swath screen distance Earth clods on tines Adjust wheel height Rotor speed too high...

Page 49: ...g Tractor unladen weight T1 kg Unladen load on tractor front axle T2 kg Empty load on tractor rear axle t kg Axle loads Tractor machine t1 kg Load on front axle Tractor machine t2 kg Load on rear axle...

Page 50: ...uired minimum front load is reached Indicate front axle calculated load value and the one indicated in the tractor operators manual T1 real M1 x a b T1 x b M2 x c d b 4 Calculation of the total weight...

Page 51: ...Double value of the authorized capacity per tyre 2 tyres Minimum front rear ballasting kg Total weight kg kg Load on front axle kg kg kg Load on rear axle kg kg kg The minimum ballasting must be made...

Page 52: ...t M2 and the position of its centre of gravity d Tractor only T1 Load on front axle Tractor only T2 Load on rear axle Tractor only If the data required to calculate the total weight axle loads and min...

Page 53: ...Appendix Gyrorake GA300G 51 T Axle loads Tractor only...

Page 54: ...oads Tractor machine Hopper empty Calculating the rear tool weight M2 M2 T t Calculating the distance d d b x T1 t1 M2 c If the total unit weight exceeds the tractor Gross Combined Weight Rating in ac...

Page 55: ...Limited warranty Gyrorake GA300G 53 Limited warranty...

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