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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Gyrotedder

GF5001 THA

KN090AGB B

- English - 10-2005

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Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Gyrotedder GF5001 THA KN090AGB B English 10 2005...

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Page 3: ...ND 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 Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete lin...

Page 4: ...cument 6 Safety instructions 7 Location and description of safety decals on the machine 15 Road safety equipment and recommendations 18 Machine specifications 19 Description and glossary 19 Technical...

Page 5: ...HA 3 Instructions for work 32 Putting the machine into work position 32 Adjustments in working position 34 Machine use 35 Maintenance and storage 39 Frequency chart 39 Lubrication 40 Maintenance 44 St...

Page 6: ...Gyrotedder 4 GF5001 THA Identification of the machine IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 1 Front view transport position 2 Front view working position...

Page 7: ...HA 5 3 Model identification plate Please write below the type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type GF5001 THA Serial no 4...

Page 8: ...s 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 could re...

Page 9: ...nly 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 impe...

Page 10: ...ce 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 tr...

Page 11: ...rcumstances 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 steering and braking efficiency Transport position Before trans...

Page 12: ...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 Regularly check the hyd...

Page 13: ...the 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 fre...

Page 14: ...zed 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 wa...

Page 15: ...ements under pressure or tension springs pressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regulation equipment Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand...

Page 16: ...guards are in place Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone Keep a safe distance from the Gyrotedder when the rotors are in movement Never work in reverse After the power source has sto...

Page 17: ...Safety Gyrotedder GF5001 THA 15 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 18: ...e 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 wait until all moving parts have come to a c...

Page 19: ...ety Gyrotedder GF5001 THA 17 Body crushing 5 Stay a safe distance from the machine Crushing hazard Guard position 6 Before uncoupling the machine lower rear parking stand and pivot outer guards rearwa...

Page 20: ...according to current safety regulations Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads Whatever the speed we recommend for everyone s safety not to exceed...

Page 21: ...1 Description and glossary 0 1 Drawbar 2 Hitch pin 3 Front parking stand 4 Front guards 5 Outer guards 6 Transport position cylinders 7 Pitch angle adjustment handle 8 Outer wings 9 Rear parking stan...

Page 22: ...ition 2 85 m 9 4 Length in transport position 2 31 m 7 7 Height in transport position 2 65 m 8 8 Minimum PTO power requirement 15 kW 20 hp PTO speed 540 min 1 Weight 456 kg 1005 lb Tyres 15 6 00 6 Tyr...

Page 23: ...essible from the tractor cab 1 hydraulic hose with two position valve for drawbar and outer wing manoeuvres 1 handle to adjust the pitch angle 2 Coupling and uncoupling Preparing the tractor The machi...

Page 24: ...ine Couple machine to tractor and secure hitch pin Safety chain The machine is supplied with a ANSI ASAE safety chain type with a minimum ultimate system strength of 45 kN 10100 lbf The safety chain m...

Page 25: ...parking stands Front parking stand Remove specific pin Pin with automatic locking mechanism Remove and place parking stand in its holder 1 Lock parking stand using specific pin Rear parking stand Rem...

Page 26: ...Gyrotedder 24 GF5001 THA Putting into service Hydraulic connection Connect hydraulic hose 1 to a single acting outlet Position a Circuit open Position b Circuit closed...

Page 27: ...should 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 25...

Page 28: ...he machine side attach PTO shaft guard chain around the drawbar To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Immediately replace a...

Page 29: ...ositioning Remove R clip Fully lower parking stand Secure using R clip Front parking stand positioning Place parking stand in vertical position a Lock parking stand using specific pin b Adjust parking...

Page 30: ...s support 1 Remove hitch pin Move forward with the tractor The machine is uncoupled When parking the machine for a long time in transport position release levelling cylinder pressure in order to tip t...

Page 31: ...hift the tractor hydraulic valve The machine tips backwards a The outer wings fold until automatically locked b Shut off lock valves Before placing the machine into transport position Wait until the r...

Page 32: ...t Lower rotor pivot lock 1 Pivot rotor by 180 degrees Repeat procedure on second rotor The machine is in transport position Check that the rotor pivot lock is fully engaged Never engage the tractor PT...

Page 33: ...ads ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations Never tow the machine at a speed exceeding 25 km h 15 5 mph Check that the safety chain is tied around a tractor attachment p...

Page 34: ...ock 1 Pivot rotor by 180 degrees Repeat procedure on second rotor Before placing the machine in working position Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the...

Page 35: ...into contact with the ground a The machine tilts frontwards b The machine is in working position 2 Putting the machine in headland turn position From the working position Shift tractor single acting v...

Page 36: ...t crank so that the tines slightly brush the soil 1 Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop The distanc...

Page 37: ...he ground contours Below are a few recommendations for your information In dense and average length crop When wilting a crop with low humidity level the speed is approximately of 7 to 8 km h 4 4 5 mph...

Page 38: ...gearbox Part no 1116440 The DUPLEX gearbox enables forming night windrows by reducing the rotor rotation speed or maintaining the high rotation speeds necessary for tedding Fitting Fit guard Tighteni...

Page 39: ...haft 2 Place the 2 spacers 1 Reinstall bolts and washers Tightening torque 8 6 daN m 63 lbf ft Fit retaining ring 2 on central gearbox drive shaft To tedd Connect PTO shaft to the central gearbox inpu...

Page 40: ...Gyrotedder 38 GF5001 THA Optional equipment For forming night windrows Connect PTO shaft to the DUPLEX gearbox input shaft Fit PTO cover inside the guard to protect the non used pto stub...

Page 41: ...to a standstill and apply park brake Check that hydraulic hose valves are shut off After the first 10 hours of use Once per week Every 50 hours Every 200 hours or at the end of the season Check Tightn...

Page 42: ...reased Part no 09905400 Clean grease nipples before greasing The front parking stand 3 3 The rotor housings 3 Level control Central gearbox 3 After the first 10 hours of use Once per week Every 50 hou...

Page 43: ...5001 THA 41 PTO shaft Every 8 hours U joints 1 Every 20 hours transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours guide rings 3 Oil The outer wing hydraulic cylinder pivot pins Pivot points Grease The outer wing pivot...

Page 44: ...Gyrotedder 42 GF5001 THA Maintenance and storage The DIGIDRIVE coupling fingers The pitch angle adjustment handle and its pivot pin The rotor hubs The rotor housings The front parking stand...

Page 45: ...earbox oil content From the working position Remove 4 bolts 1 Remove cover 2 Check the main gearbox oil content Top up if necessary Install cover 2 Reinstall the 4 bolts 1 torque 3 daN m 22 lbf ft The...

Page 46: ...justing 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 complete stop and apply park brake 2 types o...

Page 47: ...eassemble the unit Tighten attachment screw Torque 16 daN m 148 lbf ft Respect mounting instructions so that the crop s pressure a closes the coils Check attachment bolt washer and nut Replace if nece...

Page 48: ...yre pressure 2 0 bar 29 psi Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork Check and replace worn or damaged tines Put the machine under cover in a dry place At the start of each season Read through the oper...

Page 49: ...Limited warranty Gyrotedder GF5001 THA 47 LIMITED WARRANTY...

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