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KN095AGB F

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Disc mower

GMD55 SELECT

KN095AGB F

- English - 11-2009

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Page 1: ...KN095AGB F OPERATOR S MANUAL Disc mower GMD55 SELECT KN095AGB F English 11 2009...

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Page 3: ...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 Your KUHN dealer can offer a co...

Page 4: ...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 specifi...

Page 5: ...position 35 Adjustments in working position 37 Machine use 40 Optional equipment 41 Raised skid shoes 45 Signalling 46 Inner swath shield 45 Wear plate 46 Maintenance and storage 47 Frequency chart 4...

Page 6: ...Disc mower 4 GMD55 SELECT Identification of the machine Identification of the machine 1 Front view 2 Rear view...

Page 7: ...indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type GMD55 SEL Serial no 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine Kit no 4500560 Reinforced PTO shaft Kit...

Page 8: ...es 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 r...

Page 9: ...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 operator must imp...

Page 10: ...place 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: ...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 efficiency Transport position Before tr...

Page 12: ...aulic 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 Regularly...

Page 13: ...n 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 fr...

Page 14: ...afety warning decals are placed in pictorial form on various parts of the machine They are there to warn you of potential dangers and to tell you how to avoid accidents Always keep the safety decals c...

Page 15: ...ressure accumulators etc must only be carried out by competent persons with regulation equipment Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand gloves shoes goggles helmet ear defenders...

Page 16: ...l Immediately replace any worn damaged or missing cutting tool or element To do this use the tool outfit supplied with the machine For your safety only use genuine parts Regularly check the condition...

Page 17: ...Safety Disc mower GMD55 SELECT 15 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals...

Page 18: ...chine 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...

Page 19: ...y crushing 5 Stay a safe distance from the machine Crushing hazard Cutting tools 6 The cutting tools and their attachment hardware meet safety and reliability criteria set by standards and by the manu...

Page 20: ...al position 4 Road safety equipment and recommendations The road safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations The device is comp...

Page 21: ...ELECT 19 Machine specifications 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Check chain 2 Three point hitch coupler 3 Safety breakback 4 Parking stand 5 Work transport cylinder 6 Compensating spring 7 Belt guard 8...

Page 22: ...eight in transport position 2 57 m 8 5 Length in transport position 2 00 m 6 7 Disc rotational speed 3030 min 1 PTO speed 540 min 1 Weight 405 kg 893 lb Minimum PTO power requirement 25 kW 35 hp Sound...

Page 23: ...16 mm box wrench 1 to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks 2 Coupling and uncoupling The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point hitch coupler category 1 or 2 Description of cou...

Page 24: ...Check that the tractor s authorized gross weight as well as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not exceeded The front axle load 1 must never under any circumstances be less than 20 of...

Page 25: ...SELECT 23 Preparing the machine Linkage adjustment The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point hitch coupler category 1 or 2 3 point Category 1 Place lower links in position a 3 point Catego...

Page 26: ...ch lower links to the hitch pins on either sides of the machine a Secure each hitch pin with lynch pin b Attach top link Lift the machine using the tractor lift linkage until the parking stand no long...

Page 27: ...service Disc mower GMD55 SELECT 25 Hydraulic connections Connect the mowing unit lift cylinder to a single acting valve Check chain Fit check chain See section Frame height adjustment to position the...

Page 28: ...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 the transmission is th...

Page 29: ...adland turn position Measure and adjust the height of the hitch pins until the same measure is obtained on each side Note the difference in height between the two hitch pins Place the machine in worki...

Page 30: ...in check chain link corresponding to the required frame height and lock using roll pin 2 Attach each check chain with its hook supplied with the machine to one of the upper free holes at the tractor...

Page 31: ...the safety breakback releases after reset tighten screw 1 to increase spring washer compression Basic adjustments L 96 mm 3 8 A 20 times 2 washers If the machine hits an obstacle disengage the PTO dri...

Page 32: ...pin 1 and pin 2 Put compensation system in working position using pin 2 and lynch pin 1 Remove R clip 2 Remove transport lock 1 Install lock 1 on frame Secure using R clip 2 For tractors not fitted w...

Page 33: ...ton 1 and lower parking stand 2 until push button engages in position 3 Lower the tractor three point linkage to rest the machine on the ground Detach the top link from the machine end Uncouple the PT...

Page 34: ...three point linkage Remove lynch pin 1 and pin 2 Lock compensation system in transport position using pin 2 and lynch pin 1 Unlock and lift front guard using 16mm box spanner supplied with the machin...

Page 35: ...ansport work cylinder to bring the mowing unit in transport position Remove R clip 2 Remove transport lock 1 Install transport lock 1 Secure using R clip 2 The machine is in transport position Never e...

Page 36: ...with the road regulations Check that the retroreflective signalling equipment is clean before going on public roads Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine complies with cu...

Page 37: ...the machine with the tractor s three point linkage Remove lynch pin 1 and pin 2 Put compensation system in working position using pin 2 and lynch pin 1 Remove R clip 2 Remove transport lock 1 Before p...

Page 38: ...R clip 2 Activate the transport work cylinder control valve in the pivot into work position Press lock 1 and lower front guard 2 The guard locks automatically The machine is in working position During...

Page 39: ...usted between 30 and 80 mm 1 1 3 1 depending on the tractors To obtain a different cutting height Place the machine in working position Lower the machine on the ground to remove weight from the top li...

Page 40: ...k Swathing system The swathing system comprises A swath shield A swath stick The swath stick fitted on the swath shield can be adjusted in 6 positions according to the working conditions Adjust stick...

Page 41: ...0 below horizontal lengthen cylinder rod To switch from configuration a to configuration b Remove bolts 1 and nuts 2 Offset rod 3 to the required position Reinstall bolts 1 and nuts 2 Tightening torqu...

Page 42: ...d up to 540 min 1 During work only use the tractor lift linkage to place the machine in headland turn position Groundspeed Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections lower the front guard Keep a...

Page 43: ...TO shaft angle exceeds X 25 degrees at work 2 HD discs Part no 1026000 The machine can be fitted with heavy discs and reinforced knives to work in extreme conditions Inspection of knives and securing...

Page 44: ...become deformed Worn knives Knife length C must exceed 80 mm 3 15 Knife width B measured at a distance A of 10 mm 0 4 from the disc edge must exceed 20 mm 0 8 The hole L for the securing bolt must not...

Page 45: ...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 in the followin...

Page 46: ...nd bolt are in good condition and if necessary replace them Torque knife locknut to 7 5 daN m 55 lbf ft Dull knives require more horse power and have a negative effect on the cut quality Disc replacem...

Page 47: ...m 2 4 4 8 Replace the end disc skids by the 2 raised skid shoes 4 Inner swath shield Kit no 1036000 The inner swath shield enables reducing the swath width by approximately 300 mm 1 depending on the c...

Page 48: ...ath width by approximately 300 mm 1 according to the forage density 6 Signalling Kit no 1026100 The machine can be fitted with specific signalling lights to comply with the road regulations 7 Wear pla...

Page 49: ...sting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop After the first 10 hours of use Every 200 hours or at the end of the seaso...

Page 50: ...d storage 2 Lubrication Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 Every 20 hours transmission tube 2 Every 40 hours guide rings 3 Lubricate with...

Page 51: ...the opening of the filler plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up The cutterbar is...

Page 52: ...angle gearbox oil level The oil level must reach the lower edge of the emptying hole Clean and reinstall drain plug 2 and its washer Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Before draining o...

Page 53: ...the belt the belt should not deflect more than 10 mm 0 39 H Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Reg...

Page 54: ...ew the 2 nuts 1 Tighten screw 2 to tension belts Check belt tension Tighten the 2 nuts 1 Torque 13 daN m 96 lbf ft Breather plug checking and cleaning From the working position Remove breather plug 1...

Page 55: ...Clean and reinstall filler plug 1 and its washer Replace if necessary If it is found that the transmission case is very hot to touch by hand there is no cause of alarm provided Lubrication recommenda...

Page 56: ...ollowing cases Damaged knives Very rough conditions can cause knives to crack and become deformed Worn knives Knife length C must exceed 80 mm 3 15 Knife width B measured at a distance A of 10 mm 0 4...

Page 57: ...orn 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 in the follo...

Page 58: ...and bolt are in good condition and if necessary replace them Torque knife locknut to 7 5 daN m 55 lbf ft Dull knives require more horse power and have a negative effect on the cut quality Disc replac...

Page 59: ...Maintenance and storage Disc mower GMD55 SELECT 57 When replacing outer and inner cones make sure to reinstall caps...

Page 60: ...intwork Put the machine under cover in a dry place Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts See section Inspection of knives and securing elements Slacken V belts and check their condition Fully lubr...

Page 61: ...rect main frame setting Adjust main frame height with regards to the ground Excessive ground speed Reduce ground speed Insufficient cutterbar ground clearance in headland turn position Incorrect tract...

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