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Original instructions

7N136AGB-A

Read carefully before starting the machine

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Disk mower

A0001 >

GMD 3150

4050 TL CE

7N136AGB-A

- English - 06-2016

*7N136AGB_A*

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Page 1: ...Original instructions 7N136AGB A Read carefully before starting the machine OPERATOR S MANUAL Disk mower A0001 GMD 3150 3550 4050 TL CE 7N136AGB A English 06 2016 7N136AGB_A...

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Page 3: ...R REFERENCE Pass it on to the next owner if you re sell the machine Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the...

Page 4: ...safety decals on the machine 16 4 4 Road safety equipment and recommendations 19 5 Machine specifications 20 5 1 Description and glossary 20 5 2 Technical specifications 22 5 3 Required equipment 24 5...

Page 5: ...4 2 point hitch 44 9 5 Rock guard 44 9 6 1000 RPM 44 9 7 8 spline PTO kit 44 10 Maintenance and storage 45 10 1 Frequency chart 45 10 2 Cleaning the machine 46 10 3 Lubrication 47 10 3 1 PTO shaft 47...

Page 6: ...GMD 3150 3550 4050 TL CE 4 3 Identification of the machine 7N136AGB A Disk mower 3 Identification of the machine 3 1 Front view 3 2 Rear view...

Page 7: ...no 3 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine KUHN NORTH AMERICA INC MADE IN USA MODEL No SERIAL No BRODHEAD WI 53520 Kit no 1066310 Raised skid shoes Kit n...

Page 8: ...symbol indicates 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 s...

Page 9: ...ed by competent persons who are familiar with machines specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions...

Page 10: ...lace 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...

Page 11: ...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 steering and braking efficie...

Page 12: ...ize the 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 acciden...

Page 13: ...work on the machine disengage the PTO drive turn off the engine remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a torque limiter...

Page 14: ...pped with standardized 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 Safe...

Page 15: ...ny electric welding is carried out on the attached machine disconnect the machine from the tractor electrical circuit Also disconnect alternator and battery terminals Repairs on elements under pressur...

Page 16: ...he cutting height to avoid contact with stones or rocks Never start a mower mower conditioner when other people are close Even when the machine is used in accordance with its purpose objects may be pr...

Page 17: ...ny worn damaged or missing cover Before engaging the PTO rest the cutterbar on the ground Make sure all the guards are in place Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone Stay a safe dista...

Page 18: ...L CE 16 4 Safety 7N136AGB A Disk mower 4 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals 2 0 mil e h 20 mile h 1 2 3 3 7 8 4 6 6 6 4 3 3 5 59900300 59900300 599006...

Page 19: ...ting 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 WARNING Proj...

Page 20: ...WARNING Rotating cutting tools 6 Keep away from the mower knives while engine is running the PTO drive is engaged and until all moving parts have come to a complete stop CAUTION Do not step on the mac...

Page 21: ...assembly on public roads Whatever the speed we recommend for everyones safety not to exceed a maximum speed of 30 km h The rear safety device comprises 2 signalling lights 1 red light stop light turn...

Page 22: ...specifications 5 1 Description and glossary 1 Cutterbar 7 Drawbar 2 90 degree gearbox 8 Pitch angle adjustment rod 3 Side guard with rail 9 Swing cylinder 4 Front curtain 10 Suspension spring 5 Front...

Page 23: ...5 Machine specifications GMD 3150 3550 4050 TL CE 21 7N136AGB A Disk mower 1 3 4 2 5 5 0 1 Parking stand 2 Hitch pins 3 PTO shaft support 4 Gyrodine gearbox 5 Check chains...

Page 24: ...ce in transport 1 2 0 35 m Specifications Number of disks 7 Number of knives per disk 2 Disc speed rotational frequency 2986 rpm Suspension travel 10 4 25 4 cm 10 2 cm Cutting height range 1 3 2 2 5 c...

Page 25: ...f knives per disk 2 2 Disc speed rotational frequency 2986 rpm 2986 rpm Suspension travel 10 4 25 4 cm 10 2 cm 10 4 25 4 cm 10 2 cm Cutting height range 1 3 2 2 5 cm 8 1 cm 1 3 2 2 5 cm 8 1 cm Transpo...

Page 26: ...90 gearbox and the Gyrodine gearbox Secondary PTO shaft with constant velocity joint and CE shielding The constant velocity PTO shaft can work at greater angles than the standard PTO shaft 5 4 Sound...

Page 27: ...hine gross weight Model Machine weight Tractor weight up to 20 mph 32km h GMD 3150 TL 2800 lbs 1270 Kg 2 3 of Gross weight Tractor weight 1870 lbs 850 Kg GMD 3550 TL 2920 lbs 1325 Kg 2 3 of Gross weig...

Page 28: ...ydraulic hoses controlling the drawbar swing cylinder A 7 pin electric plug for the electrical signalling equipment Preparing the tractor Hitch pin parallelism Adjust tractor lift rods so that hitch p...

Page 29: ...Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins Attach lower links to the hitch pins on the inside of the yokes The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point linkage category 2...

Page 30: ...ther sides of the linkage arms and lock lower link stabilizers Frame height and check chains Lower tractor lift arms until hitch pins are at a distance H slightly over 620 mm 25 from the ground Attach...

Page 31: ...chine on the ground Chock the tires to ensure that the machine is stable and cannot move accidentally Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses on holder 2 Disconn...

Page 32: ...isk mower 6 1 2 Hydraulic connections Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses of the drawbar shift cylinder to a double acting valve 1 Connect mowing unit lift cylinder hoses to a double acting valve 2 6 1 3 El...

Page 33: ...lutch The secondary PTO transmission shaft is fitted with a friction slip clutch To avoid serious accidents the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided Imme...

Page 34: ...h the implement to the tractor and the PTO drive shaft to the tractor PTO Stand clear of the machine Turn tractor on Engage the PTO clutch and run for a few seconds or until the clutch visibly smokes...

Page 35: ...ition Perform safety shutdown procedure Shut off drawbar swing cylinder lock valve 1 Shut off mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves 2 Fold both side guard rails up until they lock into the upright pos...

Page 36: ...fore transporting the machine on public roads Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations Check that the drawbar swing cylinder an...

Page 37: ...linder lock valve Open the mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves Operate drawbar swing cylinder to put the drawbar in working position Lower the mowing unit using the machine lift cylinders The machin...

Page 38: ...ining or repairing the machine perform the safety shutdown procedure Place the machine on flat ground The cutting height is adjusted with the machine attached Hitch pins should be at 620 mm 2 from the...

Page 39: ...n 2 17 55 mm and 5 91 150 mm The skid shoes can be adjusted to 2 positions Low position High position Loosen screw 1 Pivot lever 2 downwards Raise skid shoe 3 Tighten screw 1 1 2 3 Adjust both sides t...

Page 40: ...height Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine perform the safety shutdown procedure Place the machine on flat ground The cutting height is adjusted with the machine attached hitch pins...

Page 41: ...llel to the ground The minimum cutting height must not be below L2 2 17 55 mm Too low a cutting height can lead to Excessive disc and knife wear Crop being contaminated by soil Delay in regrowth Risk...

Page 42: ...lockwise to increase the ground pressure Additional adjustment for GMD 3150 4050TL The GMD 3150 4050TL has 2 flotation springs on each side If ground pressure is still not high enough one of the sprin...

Page 43: ...hen using a drawbar hitch Simultaneously lift and push the mowing unit rearwards The force F must be of approximately 60 daN 135 lbs on each side Readjust if necessary The force F must exceed 50 daN 1...

Page 44: ...wing and to reduce risks of projections lower the front guard Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves away Never lean or step on the protec...

Page 45: ...aised skid shoes 9 2 Secondary PTO shaft with CE shielding Kit no 18968217 Before using this equipment read manual supplied with the PTO 9 3 Secondary PTO shaft with constant velocity joint and CE shi...

Page 46: ...no 18968054 GMD 3550 TL Kit no 18968055 GMD 4050 TL The rock guards are two plastic shields that are mounted to the underside of the front guard to prevent damage from rocks that are kicked up while m...

Page 47: ...1 Frequency chart Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine perform the safety shutdown procedure Every 20 hours Every 200 hours or at the end of the season Never lubed for life Cutterbar...

Page 48: ...rage 7N136AGB A Disk mower 10 2 Cleaning the machine Regularly clean the build up on the unit Unlock and raise front guards Clean Lower and lock front guards Before adjusting maintaining or repairing...

Page 49: ...nsmission tube 2 Secondary PTO shaft Every 50 hours universal joints 1 Every 50 hours transmission tube 2 constant velocity joint 3 Clean and grease the implement input driveline before each prolonged...

Page 50: ...ower To grease the PTO shaft U joints Rotate access covers 1 Grease PTO shaft U joint Rotate access covers back to closed position Remove the bolt 2 Lift the guard 3 Grease PTO shaft U joint Lower the...

Page 51: ...ations or in case of an oil leak empty and refill cutterbar Model Type of oil Oil capacity L Oil capacity US gal Oil capacity US qts GMD 3150 TL 75W90 API GL5 synthetic 3 5 0 9 3 7 GMD 3550 TL 75W90 A...

Page 52: ...de of the mower Remove filler plug 1 and its washer Raise cutterbar on opposite side of drain plug Place a container with a capacity of at least 6 L 1 5 US gal under plug Remove drain plug 2 and its w...

Page 53: ...ely 25 Top off if necessary Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its seal Replace if necessary Before checking that the discs rotate freely by hand If in doubt as to the oil quantity contained in the...

Page 54: ...dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes...

Page 55: ...rresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug 1 The MIN level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug 1 Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil opera...

Page 56: ...ged knives Very rough conditions can cause knives to crack and become deformed Worn knives Knife length C must exceed 65 mm 2 6 Knife width B measured at distance A of 10 mm 0 4 from the disc edge mus...

Page 57: ...10 Maintenance and storage GMD 3150 3550 4050 TL CE 55 7N136AGB A Disk mower GMD 3150TL GMD 3550TL GMD 4050TL...

Page 58: ...ompound is worn or inoperational When the bolt head wear reaches the center line of the bolt When diameter D of the bolt shoulder is less than 15 mm 0 6 After having been removed 5 times Replace nuts...

Page 59: ...each knife an arrow indicates the disc s direction of rotation Make sure that the securing nut and bolt are in good condition and if necessary replace them Torque knife locknut to 12 daNm 89 lbs ft D...

Page 60: ...talling Refit the disc 2 Respect disc direction of rotation according to fitting of knives Make sure the arrow on the knife s upper face is pointing in the disc s direction of rotation Reinstall disc...

Page 61: ...bolts 1 to Torque to 12 daNm 89 lb ft Remove wooden wedge Check that there is a minimum play of 1 mm 0 04 between the knife attachment screws and the cutter bar skids If this is not the case fit one...

Page 62: ...TL CE 60 10 Maintenance and storage 7N136AGB A Disk mower 10 4 4 Outer and inner cones Check torque of attachment bolts 1 of outer and inner cone covers 2 and 3 6 daNm 44 lb ft Replace any lost or dam...

Page 63: ...At the start of each season Pressurize the hydraulic circuit Check the condition of the friction slip clutch see Secondary pto shaft chapter Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts See chapter Insp...

Page 64: ...ndspeed Incorrect cutting height Adjust the cutting height Incorrect mowing unit floatation Adjust the mowing unit ground pressure Tangled and down crops Reduce cutting height Increase the mowing unit...

Page 65: ...nd front panel rust through and floor breakage 2 ProPush Spreaders 10 years Side and floor poly panels only 2 ProTwin Slinger Spreaders 7 years tank rust through 2 Vertical Maxx Mixer Planetary gear b...

Page 66: ...Purchaser 8 any expenses incurred by Purchasers in repairing or replacing defective parts on their own or through parties not authorized by KUHN except for those incurred with KUHN s prior written pe...

Page 67: ...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...

Page 68: ...RD SAS 24 route de Nantes F 44680 CHEMERE FRANCE KUHN HUARD S A B P 49 F 44142 CHATEAUBRIANT CEDEX FRANCE KUHN GELDROP B V P O Box 9 5660 AA GELDROP THE NETHERLANDS KUHN NORTH AMERICA INC P O Box 167...

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