KUHN FC283 R, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Mower conditioner FC283 R KN019BGB C English 10 2005 ...

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Page 3: ...PERATE 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 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 fitting of any necessary re...

Page 4: ...t 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 specifications 21 Sound levels 21 Putting into service 22 Description of control elements 22 Coupling and uncoupling 22 Instructions for transport 35 Putting the machine into transport position 35 Conformi...

Page 5: ...ne into work position 37 Adjustments in working position 38 Machine use 44 Optional equipment 45 1 3 8 21 spline yoke 45 Swath shield extensions 45 Maintenance and storage 46 Frequency chart 46 Lubrication 47 Maintenance 53 Storage 66 Trouble shooting guide 67 Limited warranty 68 ...

Page 6: ...Mower conditioner 4 FC283 R Identification of the machine IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 1 Front view 2 Rear view ...

Page 7: ...below the type and serial number of the machine This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders Type FC283 R No 4 Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine Part no 4603257 1 3 8 21 spline yoke Part no 1076240 Swath shield extensions ...

Page 8: ...ates 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 result in machinery damage This symbol is used to communicate technical information of particular interest ...

Page 9: ...operated maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machine specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions in this manual and in the warnings posted on the machine The operator is also obliged to respect current legislation concerning accident prevention work safety and public ...

Page 10: ...are firmly in place and in good condition Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Precautions when driving Precision steering tractor adherence road holding and efficient braking are influenced by the type of implement weight ballast of front axle ground or road conditions It is therefore of the utmost importance to be cautious in every given situation Groundspeed must be adapted to ground c...

Page 11: ...ircumstances 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 transporting the machine on public roads place the machine into its transport position according to the instructions in this manual Lightings and signallings Before transporting the machine on public road...

Page 12: ...he hydraulic circuit To avoid making wrong connections mark hydraulic couplers and corresponding hoses with colours WARNING Functions could be reversed for example lift lower and cause accidents Regularly check the hydraulic hoses In case of normal wear replace the hydraulic hoses every 5 years Damaged or worn hoses must immediately be replaced When replacing the hydraulic hoses make sure to use h...

Page 13: ...rk on 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 free wheel these must be fitted on the machine side Ensure that the PTO shaft is always correctly fitted and locked into place Before connecting the PTO shaft ensure that the PTO speed rotational fr...

Page 14: ...fety warning decals to respect 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 clean and readable and replace them when they are worn damaged missing or illegible Waste disposal Respect the environment Never spill pollutants oil grease filters etc on the ground neither ...

Page 15: ...clothing for the work in hand gloves shoes goggles helmet ear protectors etc Do not solder weld or use a blow torch near fluids under pressure or inflammable products For your own safety and for correct machine operation only use original manufacturer parts It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season especially tools and their attaching hardware Pr...

Page 16: ...h the machine For your safety only use genuine parts Regularly check the condition of the protection covers Immediatly replace any 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 distance from the machine when the cutting tools are in movement Never work i...

Page 17: ...Safety Mower conditioner FC283 R 15 3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals ...

Page 18: ...sting 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 Projections 3 Stones and other debris projected by the moving parts can travel a long distance The protection covers must always be in position and in good condition Always stay at a safe distance from the machine Crushing area 4 Ne...

Page 19: ...O drive engaged and the moving parts have not come to a complete stop Cutting tools 7 The cutting tools and their attachment hardware meet safety and reliability criteria set by standards and by the manufacturer For your own safety and for correct machine operation only use original manufacturer parts Do not step on the machine 8 Do not step on the machine Risk of falling or damaging the protectio...

Page 20: ...ad safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized dealer according to current safety regulations The device is composed of A signalling light 1 A signalling panel 2 A reflector 3 Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor machine assembly on public roads ...

Page 21: ...PECIFICATIONS 1 Description and glossary 0 1 Parking stand 2 Check chain 3 Hydraulic valves 4 Gauges 5 Connecting frame 6 Hitch pins 7 Cutterbar 8 Central gearbox 9 Right swath shield 10 Compensation cylinder 11 Hydro pneumatic accumulators 12 Conditioning roller ...

Page 22: ...Mower conditioner 20 FC283 R Machine specifications 13 Left swath shield 14 Side gearbox 15 Front guard 16 Pivoting guardrail 17 Work transport cylinder 18 Transport lock 19 Lift cylinder 0 ...

Page 23: ...ansport position 4 61 m 15 1 Disc rotational speed 2986 min 1 Roller speed 1000 min 1 Roller width 2 11 m 6 11 Swath width from 1 30 m 4 3 to 2 20 m 7 3 PTO speed 1000 min 1 Weight 1135 kg 2502 lb Minimum PTO power requirement 70 kW 93 hp Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in NF EN 1553 Agricultural machinery Self propelled mounted semi mounted and ...

Page 24: ...ertain adjustment and maintenance tasks 2 Coupling and uncoupling The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point linkage category 3 Description of coupling elements A PTO shaft 1 3 8 6 splines A check chain A release cord Two hydraulic hoses which control the machine transport work position setting One hydraulic hose which controls the machine headland turn position setting A 7 pin electric ...

Page 25: ... acting hydraulic outlet with float position Check that the tractor s authorized gross weight as well as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not surpassed 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 steering and braking efficiency The tractor must ...

Page 26: ...re A is below 2 10 m 6 11 Place lower links in position a Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Position hitch pin 1 at measure A 10 mm 0 4 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 1 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft Position hitch pin 2 at measure B 825 mm 2 8 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 2 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft ...

Page 27: ...7 7 Place lower links in position b Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Centre hitch pin 1 with regards to the mounting plate Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 1 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft Position hitch pin 2 at measure B 825 mm 2 8 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 2 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft ...

Page 28: ... lower links in position c Adjust machine lower hitch pin position Unscrew the 8 bolts 3 Position hitch pin 2 at measure A 10 mm 0 4 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 2 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft Position hitch pin 1 at measure B 825 mm 2 8 Tighten 4 hitch pin screws 1 Torque 21 daN m 155 lbf ft ...

Page 29: ...t arms to the hitch pins Rest the machine on its parking stand Attach top link To lower holes on tractor side To upper holes on machine side Lift the machine using the tractor lift linkage until the parking stand no longer rests on the ground Remove locking pin 2 Fold parking stands 1 upwards and lock it in place This procedure provides maximum machine clearance in transport position This top link...

Page 30: ...ork cylinder to a double acting valve with float position 1 Connect the hydraulic hose to the single acting valve with float position 2 Electrical CONNECTIONS Connect 7 pin plug to the tractor Fit check chain See section Frame height and check chains The machine hydraulic suspension circuit is pressurized at the factory ...

Page 31: ...ast 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 the maximum overlap position Shorten the guard tubes and the transmission tubes by the same length Bevel and clean the tubes Grease the inside of the outer tube Never operate the PTO shaft at an angl...

Page 32: ...a friction slip clutch Uncouple secondary PTO shaft on friction slip clutch side Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Before the machine is put into service and after a long period of non use check the function of slip clutch to ensure it is not locked u...

Page 33: ...n discs Rotate the torque limitor s hub a few turns Thread nuts away until they bottom against the threaded studs The friction slip clutch is ready to function Adjusting the machine Positioning of lower links Measure dimension A Adjust tractor lower link stabilizers to measure A 50 mm 2 ...

Page 34: ...ed on each side Note the difference in height between the two hitch pins Place the machine in transport position Pull on cord to release latch Activate the transport work cylinder to bring the mowing unit in transport position Rest cutterbar on the ground Adjust the tractor left levelling rod according to the difference in height Place the machine in headland turn position Check the difference in ...

Page 35: ...1 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 s top link attachment clevis Lower the machine until the check chain is under tension The tractor lift linkage is in working position The height is correct when The cutterbar is resting on the ground...

Page 36: ...l control valve in float position Lower the tractor three point linkage to rest the machine on the ground Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support 1 Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses on holder 2 Disconnect and store 7 pin plug in its holder 3 Detach the top link from the machine end Uncouple the lower links Lower the tractor three point linkage The machine is uncoupled For tractors not fitted wi...

Page 37: ...he mowing unit in transport position Release cord The machine automatically locks in transport position The machine is in transport position Before placing the machine into transport position Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves away If the torque limiter has become very hot d...

Page 38: ...lighting equipment functions before going on public roads Before driving onto a main road ensure that upper edge of signalling panel is not more than 1 5 m 4 11 m from the ground Before driving the machine on public roads ensure that the machine meets current highway code regulations Immediately replace any worn or damaged signalling panels or lights ...

Page 39: ...ge H 600 mm 2 The machine is in headland turn position Lower the mowing unit onto the ground using the mowing unit lift cylinder Shift the mowing unit lift cylinder directional control valve in float position The machine is in working position Before placing the machine in working position Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area If there is someone make sure the person moves away If ...

Page 40: ...chine on the ground to remove weight from the top link Modify the top link length to alter the machine tilt angle Place the machine in working position to check cutting height If the tractor is fitted with a hydraulic top link the machine tilt angle can be adjusted in working position The maximum cutting height L1 80 mm 3 1 is obtained when the discs are parallel to the ground The minimum cutting ...

Page 41: ...itial position To check the ground pressure Place the machine in working position Check that the chassis height is correct H 600 mm 2 Check the pressure given on the gauge NORMAL operating pressure 170 bar 2465 psi MINIMUM operating pressure 155 bar 2248 psi MAXIMUM operating pressure 185 bar 2683 psi The pressure must be adapted to the nature and moisture level of the ground The ground pressure a...

Page 42: ...quired pressure is reached close the valve Position b Reduce pressure in the hydro pneumatic accumulator Stop the tractor engine Open the valve using 18 box spanner supplied with the machine Activate the transport work cylinder control valve in the pivot into transport position Check the pressure decrease indication on the gauge When the required pressure is reached close the valve Position b The ...

Page 43: ...tor s pressure the mowing unit s cushioning varies To check the mowing unit s stabilizing pressure Place the machine in transport position Check the pressure given on the gauge NORMAL operating pressure 120 bar 1740 psi MINIMUM operating pressure 120 bar 1740 psi MAXIMUM operating pressure 130 bar 1885 psi Never adjust machine to a pressure not comprized between these limit values ...

Page 44: ...n the required pressure is reached close the valve Position b Reduce pressure in the hydro pneumatic accumulator Stop the tractor engine Open the valve using 18 box spanner supplied with the machine Activate the headland turn cylinder control valve in the lower into work position Check the pressure decrease indication on the gauge When the required pressure is reached close the valve Position b Th...

Page 45: ...o increase the conditioning intensity The maximum conditioning intensity is obtained when spacer 2 comes into contact with support 3 Loosen nut 1 to reduce the conditioning intensity Make sure to keep a minimum distance L of approx 5 mm 0 20 Before adjusting maintaining or repairing the machine turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop The pressure is facto...

Page 46: ... 1000 min 1 Only use the mowing unit lift cylinders to lift the machine from working position into headland turn position Groundspeed Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections lower the front guard Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone Never lean or step on the protection cover Adapt the forward speed to the working conditions ...

Page 47: ...PMENT 1 1 3 8 21 spline yoke Kit no 4603257 A specific yoke is available as option for tractors equipped with a 1 3 8 21 spline pto stub 2 Swath shield extensions Kit no 1076240 The swath shield extensions enable reducing the swath width to approximately 1 m 3 3 ...

Page 48: ...ait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop After the first 10 hours of use Every 30 hours Every 50 hours Every 200 hours or at the end of the season Oil change Cutterbar 3 3 Side gearbox 3 3 Central gearbox 3 3 Oil Mowing unit lift cylinder ball joint 3 The roller chain drive 3 Moving parts and articulations 3 Grease Mowing unit compensation cylinder ball joint 3 ...

Page 49: ...l maintenance operations knife replacement lubrication etc Clean grease nipples before greasing PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 guide rings 3 Secondary PTO shaft Every 8 hours universal joints 1 transmission tube 2 guide rings 3 Lubricate with SHELL multi purpose grease grade NLGI 2 Place the machine in working position ...

Page 50: ...ect oil quantity and quality through the opening of the filler plug Clean and reinstall filler plug 2 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 lubricated with 2 L 0 52 US gal of SHELL SPIRAX extreme pressure gear oil with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5 When draining and refilling it is recom...

Page 51: ...vel The MAX level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug The MIN level corresponds to the end of the disptick plug Before draining oil operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up The angle gearbox is lubricated with 0 9 L 0 23 US gal of SHELL SPIRAX extreme pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5 When draining and refillin...

Page 52: ...oil level The oil must reach the lower edge of the filling hole 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 angle gearbox is lubricated with 2 3 L 0 6 US gal of SHELL SPIRAX extreme pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5 When draining ...

Page 53: ...ce and storage Mower conditioner FC283 R 51 Oil Grease the ball joint 1 of the mowing unit lift cylinder Grease the ball joint 1 of the mowing unit compensation cylinder Lubricate moving parts and articulations ...

Page 54: ...Mower conditioner 52 FC283 R Maintenance and storage Lubricate roller drive chain To lubricate the chain Lubricate chain with SAE 80W90 GL5 oil through opening 1 Check chain tension ...

Page 55: ...parking position Open valve Release pressure until the gauge needle reads 0 Shut off valve Before carrying 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 Before any work is carried out on a hydraulic circuit with hydro pneumatic accumulator depressurize the circuit It is stri...

Page 56: ... cutterbar stiffener equals measure A 577 mm 1 10 4 mm 0 15 Transport stop The transport stop 1 limits the machine s oscillation during transport Adjustment Place the machine in transport position Loosen counter nut 2 Bring stop 1 in contact with damper 3 Give transport stop 1 one or two preload turns Tighten counter nut 2 Replacement Replace damper 3 when worn or when it no longer has a dampening...

Page 57: ...ween link 1 and frame stop 2 Checking the roller parallelism and gap Stop 1 located on each side of the conditioner are factory set to ensure the parallelism and minimum roller play Readjust if necessary Screw 1 and counter nut 2 are coated with Loctite 601 when fitted Check minimum gap between rollers J 2 à 3 mm 0 08 0 12 Check parallelism over the whole roller width Block screw and counter nut T...

Page 58: ...sion during work whatever the crop density Adjusting the tension Remove 3 bolts 1 Remove chain guard 2 Unscrew the 2 bolts 1 Pivot the tensioning device 2 by hand to give it a slight preload a Tighten the 2 bolts 1 Torque 5 daN m 37 lbf ft Reinstall chain guard Torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Regularly check chain tension ...

Page 59: ...in Remove 3 bolts 1 Remove chain guard 2 Unscrew 2 bolts 1 Pivot tensioning device to slacken chain slightly a Remove quick release link 3 and then chain 2 Place wedge 1 between upright 2 and roller 3 Rotate upper roller to balance the play on each side of the lower roller Place wedge 1 between upright 2 and roller 4 ...

Page 60: ... turn spline by spline b until proper tension is obtained Reinstall sprocket 2 with its washer and screw Torque to 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Reinstall quick release link 3 If the chain is tensioned Reinstall quick release link 3 Pivot the tensioning device c by hand to give it a slight preload Tighten the 2 bolts 4 Torque 5 daN m 37 lbf ft Reinstall chain guard Tightening torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft ...

Page 61: ... the tension The tensioning device ensures correct tension as long as washer 3 is in contact with tube 4 Readjust if necessary Loosen counter nut 1 Tighten nut 2 until washer 3 is in contact with tube 4 Tighten counter nut 1 Replacing the belts Remove 3 bolts 1 Remove belt guard 2 Regularly check belt tension and in particular during the first hours of use Never replace belts individually When a b...

Page 62: ...nance and storage Loosen counter nut 1 Loosen nut 2 Remove screw 3 Remove pulley 4 Replace belts in full sets Reinstall pulley 4 using screw 3 Torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Reinstall belt guard Torque 8 5 daN m 63 lbf ft Adjust belt tension ...

Page 63: ...ller plugs and their seals 1 and 2 Replace if necessary If in doubt as to the oil quantity contained in the cutterbar fully drain and refill cutterbar respecting recommended oil quantity and quality Before checking that the discs rotate freely by hand If it is found that the transmission case is very hot to touch by hand there is no cause of alarm provided Lubrication recommendations have been res...

Page 64: ...g cases Damaged 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 a distance A of 10 mm 0 4 from the disc edge must exceed 34 mm 1 4 The hole L for the securing bolt must not become oval by more than 20 mm 0 8 compared to its original diameter Always replace both knives per disc to avoid creating an...

Page 65: ...es When the contact washer has lost its elasticity When the contact washer loosens itself from the nut When nut wear reaches 5 mm 0 2 After having been removed 5 times Knife replacement Clean the nut case Place a wooden wedge between two discs to stop them from rotating Loosen nut using box spanner supplied with the machine Remove bolt through opening located at the front of the disc guard Check t...

Page 66: ... lbf ft Dull knives require more horse power and have a negative effect on the cut quality Disc replacement Place a wooden wegde 2 between two discs to stop them from moving Remove 2 bolts 1 and their spring washers using the box spanner supplied with the machine Remove the disc conical cover Remove the 2 other nipple screws and their spring washers Remove the disc When remounting Position their l...

Page 67: ...inner cone covers 2 and 3 6 daN m 44 lbf ft Replace any lost or damaged cover 2 Part no 56803400 3 Part no 56806610 Check if there is still a gap of 1 mm 0 04 between the disc lower part and the cutterbar wear plates If this is not the case fit one maximum two spacer s between the disc and the mounting hub Part no 56807100 ...

Page 68: ...ts and check their condition Depressurize all hydraulic functions At the start of each season Pressurize the hydraulic circuit before activating any other hydraulic function of the machine Check the condition of the friction slip clutch see Secondary pto shaft chapter Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts See chapter Inspection of knives and securing elements Check that all nuts and bolts are ...

Page 69: ...ed Reduce ground speed Insufficient ground pressure Reduce accumulator pressure Insufficient cutterbar ground clearance in headland turn position Incorrect tractor lift linkage setting See machine attachment Too long levelling rod adjustment Shorten levelling rods Excessive mowing conditioning unit lateral oscillation in transport position Incorrect transport stop adjustment Readjust transport sto...

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