KUHN GMD 55, Assembly & Operators Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To facilitate shipping of the GMD 44 - 55 and 66 SELECT disc mowers, certain parts or assemblies are partially
disassembled to reduce bulk. To assemble these parts proceed as follows :
1) Mounting the main frame on the
cutterbar
Attach main frame to cutterbar by means of 2 self
locking nuts (A) (M 14) as shown on photo 1. Tighten
nuts (A) to 13,5 daNm / 100 ft.lbs .
FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY,
BLOCKS SHOULD BE PLACED
UNDER FRAME.
2) Mounting belt shields and belts
- Install inner belt shield (C) (photo 2) and secure with 3 spacer bolts (B) taped on the check chain. Torque to
5 daNm / 40 ft.lbs .
- Unscrew nut (E), place plate (F) in proper position, add a washer (dia. 16 x 30 x 3) and refit nut (E) (photo 3).
- Install the belts (D), tighten them by loosening nuts (G) and tightening nut (E) (photo 3). Belt tension is correct
if deflection does not exceed 10 mm (2/5") when a belt is pressed upon with a force of 3.5 kg (8 lbs) at mid
distance between pulleys.
- Make sure that pulley housing guide (H) (photo 4) is against main frame.
Tighten nuts (G) after correct tension is obtained.
- Install outer belt shield ( I ) and secure with the 3 washers and nuts (J) (photo 5). Torque to 5 daNm / 40 ft.lbs .
- Assemble closing plate (F) (photo 3) and outer belt shield with one self-locking screw (K) (M 8 x 12) (photo 5).