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Original instructions

KN255AGB F

Read carefully before starting the machine

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Gyrorake

A0001 > B0000

GA6501

KN255AGB F

- English - 08-2015

Summary of Contents for GA6501

Page 1: ...Original instructions KN255AGB F Read carefully before starting the machine OPERATOR S MANUAL Gyrorake A0001 B0000 GA6501 KN255AGB F English 08 2015...

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Page 3: ...HN 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 assure high quality and accurate f...

Page 4: ...e 9 4 2 5 Precautions when driving 9 4 2 6 Precautions when driving on public roads 10 4 2 7 Maximum speed 11 4 2 8 Precautions when coupling 12 4 2 9 Hydraulic circuit 12 4 2 10 PTO shaft 13 4 2 11 P...

Page 5: ...2 Preparing the tractor 28 6 2 3 Coupling the machine 30 6 2 4 Hydraulic connection 31 6 2 5 Electrical connection 31 6 2 6 Primary PTO shaft 32 6 2 7 Adjusting the machine 34 6 2 8 Uncoupling the ma...

Page 6: ...alling equipment 51 9 6 1 Coupling and uncoupling 51 10 Maintenance and storage 52 10 1 Frequency chart 52 10 2 Cleaning the machine 53 10 3 Lubrication 54 10 3 1 PTO shafts 55 10 3 2 Grease 56 10 3 3...

Page 7: ...3 Identification of the machine GA6501 5 KN255AGB F Gyrorake 3 Identification of the machine 3 1 Front view working position 3 2 Rear view transport position 40...

Page 8: ...n is to be given to the Kuhn authorized dealer for any spare parts order or warranty claim Type GA6501 Serial no 3 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine T...

Page 9: ...dicates a 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 co...

Page 10: ...chine must only 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 operat...

Page 11: ...n place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard 4 2 5 Precautions when driving Tractor handling stability performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight dist...

Page 12: ...load per axle The front axle load 1 must never under any circumstances be less than 20 of the tractor s unladen weight If necessary add ballast weights to the front or to the rear to preserve the ste...

Page 13: ...ly required lightings and signallings are in place Ensure that lightings and signallings are clean and in good working order Replace any missing or broken equipment 4 2 7 Maximum speed Always keep to...

Page 14: ...hydraulic circuit To avoid making incorrect connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colors WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regul...

Page 15: ...a lethal accident Do not wear loose clothing that could be caught in the rotating PTO shaft Before attaching or removing a PTO shaft or before doing any work on the machine disengage the PTO drive tur...

Page 16: ...machine rest the PTO shaft on the support specially provided and replace protective shield on the PTO stub of the tractor Read and follow the instructions in the operator s manual provided with the PT...

Page 17: ...s on the ground and is perfectly stable so that it cannot move accidentally put chocks in place 4 2 14 Safety decals Safety warning decals are placed in pictorial form on various parts of the machine...

Page 18: ...electrical 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...

Page 19: ...e all the 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...

Page 20: ...GA6501 18 4 Safety KN255AGB F Gyrorake 4 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 4 3 1 Location of safety decals 1 2 4 5 4 3 5 3...

Page 21: ...y with all instructions Working on the machine 2 Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and...

Page 22: ...GA6501 20 4 Safety KN255AGB F Gyrorake Rotary tools 4 To prevent entanglement keep a safe distance from the machine Body crushing 5 Stay a safe distance from the machine Crushing hazard...

Page 23: ...lic roads Whatever this speed we recommend for everyone s safety not to exceed a speed of 40 km h 25 mph The rear device is made up of the following components 2 signalling panels 1 2 signalling light...

Page 24: ...ansport wheels 1 2 0 bar 29 psi Rotor wheels 2 2 0 bar 29 psi 4 4 2 Instructions specific to France Coupling device Couple the machine to a tractor that is equipped with a system for locking the lift...

Page 25: ...tions 5 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Parking stand 2 Rotor arm 3 Rotor arm folding cylinder 4 Transport lock 5 Transport wheel 6 Headstock 7 Main frame 8 Tine 9 Tine arms 10 Stub axle 11 Oscillating...

Page 26: ...ately Swath width from 1 00 to 2 00 m 3 3 6 6 approximately Length in working position 5 15 m 16 11 Width in transport position 2 50 m 8 2 approximately Length in transport position 5 15 m 16 11 Heigh...

Page 27: ...Compulsory equipment 5 3 1 Check chain Belgium Spain France The safety chain is intended to keep the machine under control in the event of a loss or failure of the hitch pin 5 3 2 Lighting and signall...

Page 28: ...ve been measured 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 leve...

Page 29: ...llowing components 2 rotor arm release cords accessible from the tractor cab 1 36 mm flat spanner Adjustment crank handle 6 2 Coupling and uncoupling 6 2 1 Description of coupling elements A PTO shaft...

Page 30: ...n the tractor The tractor must be fitted with the following component 1 double acting hydraulic outlet Check that the tractor s authorized gross weight as well as its lift capacity and maximum weight...

Page 31: ...Hitch pin parallelism Adjust tractor lift rods so that hitch pins are parallel to the ground Lateral adjustment of the lower links Distribute the play on each side of the lift linkage Check that the...

Page 32: ...e sides a Secure each lower link with lynch pin b Use lower linkage arm stabilizers Raise tractor lift linkage to free parking stand Pull on handle 1 to unlock parking stand 2 Fold parking stand and l...

Page 33: ...service GA6501 31 KN255AGB F Gyrorake 6 2 4 Hydraulic connection Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses of the transport work cylinders to a double acting valve 6 2 5 Electrical connection Connect 7 pin plug...

Page 34: ...uld not butt against the yokes As a safety measure a clearance 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...

Page 35: ...the PTO shaft at an angle X exceeding 30 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 chai...

Page 36: ...ground Attach check chains supplied with the machine to the upper free hole of the tractor s top link attachment clevis Lower the tractor s lift linkage to tension the check chains If the machine is...

Page 37: ...hains on tractor side Slowly lower the tractor lift to rest the machine on the ground Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses in holder 2 Disconnect and store si...

Page 38: ...GA6501 36 6 Putting into service KN255AGB F Gyrorake Pivot foldable guards outwards Lock guard with lynch pin 1 The machine is uncoupled 1...

Page 39: ...stops 1 have been released Activate the tractor double acting valve to fully fold the arms Release cord Make sure the transport locks of rotor arms 1 are fully engaged Before placing the machine into...

Page 40: ...GA6501 38 7 Instructions for transport KN255AGB F Gyrorake Shut off valve 1 The machine is in transport position Never engage the tractor PTO drive when the machine is in transport position 1 40...

Page 41: ...the machine on public roads Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations Make sure the release cord cannot be operated inadvertent...

Page 42: ...tractor double acting valve to fully fold the arms Pull release cord Activate tractor double acting valve in the working position direction to lower the rotors on the ground Release cord The machine...

Page 43: ...wheels are no longer in contact with the ground Shut off valve 1 Using the provided key loosen counter nuts and screws 1 Before making any adjustment Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting a...

Page 44: ...width with mark 2 Tighten the screws 1 and their counter nuts Position a Working width 5 40 m 17 8 Position b Working width 5 60 m 18 4 Position c Working width 5 80 m 19 Position d Working width 6 00...

Page 45: ...2 2 Rotor working height From the working position Raise machine using tractor lift linkage so that wheels are no longer in contact with the ground Shut off valve 1 1 A too low rotor height causes An...

Page 46: ...tance D between tines and ground Place crank in its holder In addition to the adjustment per crank the wheel height can be adjusted to modify the rotor horizontality Loosen the counter nuts and screws...

Page 47: ...e the tractor PTO and slowly increase the speed up to 540 min 1 Before working Fold rotor guards Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone The headstock is designed to turn at an...

Page 48: ...draulic outlet Use the headland turn position when crossing over an already formed windrow From the working position Activate tractor hydraulic double acting valve until locking studs of rotor arms 1...

Page 49: ...les Facilitate headland turn manoeuvres and speed up its realignment with regards to a machine not equipped with this device drive onto a field difficult to access 9 1 1 Steering system adjustment Pos...

Page 50: ...sition wheel 4 parallel to wheel 5 Adjust bracket 6 using nut 7 Reinstall pin 3 Reinstall pin 2 Tighten counter nut 1 Remove screw and nut 1 Pivot steering rod 2 Position headstock 1 at 90 in relation...

Page 51: ...re greasing Oil Link rod pivot pins Lubrication intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use 1 time per week Every 200 hours Lubrication Grease The steering system pivot points Oil Link rod pi...

Page 52: ...linkage stabilization and ensure a fixed frame height 9 3 Clearance lights Kit no 1016510 To conform with regulations in force in the country clearance lights can be fitted on the machine 9 4 SMV sign...

Page 53: ...g and uncoupling Electrical connection Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor Parking Disconnect and store 7 pin plug in its holder 9 6 USA signalling equipment Kit no 1147530 9 6 1 Coupling and uncoupling...

Page 54: ...a standstill and apply park brake Check that hydraulic hose valves are shut off Maintenance intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use After the first 10 hours of use Every 50 hours Every 20...

Page 55: ...B F Gyrorake 10 2 Cleaning the machine Remove any foreign objects wrapped around The rotors The rotor undercarriages After the first 10 hours of use Every 50 hours Every 200 hours Maintenance Check ge...

Page 56: ...ng out any maintenance or repairs on the machine switch off the tractor engine remove ignition key wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake Place the machine in worki...

Page 57: ...ng pins 4 Intermediate PTO shaft Every 50 hours U joints 1 The central discs 4 transmission tube 2 Guide rings 3 The push rods Before using the machine for the first time Grease the transmission Durin...

Page 58: ...aintenance and storage KN255AGB F Gyrorake 10 3 2 Grease The headstock pivot point The articulation of the transport wheels The rotor arm hydraulic cylinder pins Lubricate with multi purpose grease gr...

Page 59: ...ke The oscillating shaft housings 20 greasers Rotor gears The undercarriages The articulation of the frame outer arms Grease them by applying maximum 5 to 6 pumps of a grease gun Rotate rotor once by...

Page 60: ...k the main gearbox oil content From the working position Remove filler plug 1 and its seal Check oil level using a slide h 30 mm 1 18 Reinstall filler plug 1 Lubricate with all purpose oil S 6994 EP90...

Page 61: ...torage GA6501 59 KN255AGB F Gyrorake 10 4 2 Checking the fixing elements Check transport wheel nuts 1 for tightness Torque 27 daN m 200 lbf ft Check the mounting screw tightness Of tines 2 Torque 8 5...

Page 62: ...ove the 2 bolts 1 nuts 2 and washers 3 Remove housing and oscillating shaft assembly 1 Park the machine on an even fairly level ground Remove one or several tine arms for easier access Rotate rotor to...

Page 63: ...place damaged components if necessary Fit housing 3 and washers 4 Fit crank 2 on oscillating shaft Reinstall using Loctite 646 Insert roll pins to lock crank Reassemble the unit Check that the cam rol...

Page 64: ...Gyrorake Install tine arm support 2 on oscillating shaft 3 Reinstall roll pins 1 10 4 4 Tyre pressure Transport wheels 1 2 0 bar 29 psi Rotor wheels 2 2 0 bar 29 psi If other tine arms have been remo...

Page 65: ...able tine arms with never seize grease Grease the cylinder rods in contact with the outside 10 5 2 At the start of each season Re read the operators manual Check tyre pressure Transport wheels 2 0 bar...

Page 66: ...acturer concerned in as much as the latter justifies such a claim This Limited Warranty does not apply to failure through normal wear and tear to damage resulting from negligence or from lack of inspe...

Page 67: ...antity of lubricants used must always be in accordance with Company specifications The safety measures mentioned in the Operator s manual and on the machine itself have been followed and all the guard...

Page 68: ...forms to the requirements of following European harmonized standards conforms to the requirements of the European directive 2006 42 CE Brand Brand Machine Machine Type Model Type Model Serial no Seria...

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