Kongskilde GMT 3605 Flex S

Questions and Answers

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Chad FisherAug 5, 2025
Why is the stubble uneven or cutting badly with my Kongskilde Farm Equipment?
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  Eric MayoAug 6, 2025
  Uneven stubble or bad cutting with your Kongskilde Farm Equipment can occur for several reasons: * The header flotation might be too light. * The blades may be dull or missing. Replace any dull, broken, or missing blades. * The TopSafe™ system might need adjustment. * The Power Take-Off (PTO) speed could be too slow. Operate the tractor PTO at 1000 RPM. * The discs, rock guards, or disc covers may be broken or worn. Replace any broken or worn parts.
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Courtney FisherAug 10, 2025
What to do if there are streaks of uncut crop in the stubble with Kongskilde Farm Equipment?
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  jennifer45Aug 10, 2025
  If you notice streaks of uncut crop in the stubble when using Kongskilde Farm Equipment, consider the following: * The header tilt angle might not be correct for the crop you're cutting. * There could be excessive crop accumulation on the cutter bar. Clean it off and increase the tractor ground speed. * Mud or crop buildup in front of the cutter bar could be the issue. Clean the mud or crop out; replace any worn shear bars that mount between each rock guard, or install the high stubble skid shoe kit.
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Daniel NicholsAug 14, 2025
Why is my Kongskilde Farm Equipment pulling the crop out of the ground and consuming excessive power?
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  Daniel GonzalesAug 14, 2025
  If your Kongskilde Farm Equipment is pulling the crop out of the ground, especially when cutting back windrow or when tall material leans into the implement, and power consumption is excessive, it could be due to: * Excessive roll pressure. Reduce the roll pressure or increase the roll gap. * The tractor ground speed being too slow. Increase the tractor ground speed.
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Kim RobinsonAug 19, 2025
How to prevent excessive blade breakage on Kongskilde Farm Equipment?
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  myersnicoleAug 19, 2025
  To prevent excessive blade breakage on your Kongskilde Farm Equipment: * Reduce the header tilt angle, especially when operating in stony conditions. * Reduce the tractor ground speed if you're operating in stony conditions.
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Katherine McintoshAug 22, 2025
Why is there uneven crop flow in my Kongskilde Farm Equipment, and grass isn't thrown onto the Collector III unit?
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  David HartAug 23, 2025
  Uneven crop flow in your Kongskilde Farm Equipment, where grass isn't being thrown onto the Collector III unit, can be caused by: * Broken or missing conditioner fingers. Replace defective conditioner fingers, turning them with the straight edge in the direction of rotation. * The distance between the conditioner hood and the rotor being too big. * The Power Take-Off (PTO) speed being too slow. Increase the driving speed and the engine RPM to ensure the PTO has 1000 RPM even under load. * Conditioner rotor drives with too low speed. Check whether the conditioner rotor has been adjusted to high speed.
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Kayla MoralesAug 27, 2025
What causes excessive header oscillation in Kongskilde Farm Equipment?
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  ustewartAug 27, 2025
  Excessive fore and aft oscillation of the header during operation of your Kongskilde Farm Equipment can be caused by the TopSafe™ system spring tension being too high.
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jasonnielsenSep 1, 2025
Why does my Kongskilde Farm Equipment header have poor downward flotation?
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  shahraymondSep 1, 2025
  Poor downward flotation of the header on your Kongskilde Farm Equipment can occur if the TopSafe™ system spring tension is too low.

Summary

2 - SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety rules and signal word definitions

Defines safety symbols, signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and their meanings.

General recommendations

Provides essential safety precautions for farm machinery operation.

Starting up the implement safely

Procedures and warnings for safely attaching and starting the implement.

Traveling on public roads

Safety instructions and regulations for transporting the implement on public roads.

Operating the implement safely

General safety rules and warnings for operating the implement in the field.

Stopping the implement safely

Procedures for safely stopping and parking the implement.

Maintenance

General safety warnings and precautions before performing maintenance.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Recommends wearing appropriate PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.

Safety requirements for fluid power systems and components - hydraulic systems

Specific safety warnings for working with hydraulic systems, especially escaping fluid.

Safety signs

3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Commissioning the unit

Choice of tractor

Recommendations for selecting a suitable tractor for the implement.

Check before use

Pre-operation checklist to ensure the implement is safe and ready for use.

Starting the unit

Detailed steps for connecting the implement to the tractor.

Hydraulic connections

Instructions for connecting hydraulic hoses between the tractor and implement.

Bleeding air from the lift cylinders

Front Power Take-Off (PTO) drive shaft - Shorten

Guidance on checking and shortening the PTO drive shaft if necessary.

Parking the unit

Steps for safely disconnecting and parking the implement.

5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

Preparing for road transport

Instructions and precautions for safely transporting the implement on public roads.

Tongue swing cylinder lock

Procedure to lock the tongue swing cylinder for safe transport.

Header lift lock

Instructions for locking the header in the raised position during transport.

6 - WORKING OPERATIONS

Safety features

Highlights key safety features like shields and PTO protective cones.

Driveline protection

Friction clutch

Disc and blades - Q+ system

Working in the field

General instructions and tips for operating the implement in the field.

Working in the field - Normal windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped)

Working in the field - Double windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped)

Working in the field - Triple windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped)

Roll conditioning - Overview

Conditioning

Roll pressure

Adjustment of the roll gap

Conditioner hood - Adjust

Instructions for adjusting the conditioner hood for optimal crop conditioning.

Equipment for wide spreading - TopDry system

Adjustment of the swing of the tongue

Adjustment of the stubble height

Procedure for adjusting stubble height by changing header tilt setting.

Header flotation adjustment

How to adjust header flotation weight for proper field operation.

Cutter bar protection - TopSafe system spring adjustment

Adjustment of springs for the TopSafe™ cutter bar protection system.

Cutter bar protection - Spring-and-pawl assembly adjustment

Header flotation adjustment with asymmetric equipment

Adjustments of the belt unit - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Adjustment of the conveyor belt speed - Collector III unit (if equipped)

How to adjust the conveyor belt speed for optimal windrow formation.

7 - MAINTENANCE

Gearboxes

Grease fittings and intervals

Information on grease fittings, types of grease guns, and lubrication schedules.

Torque

Torque for class 12.9

Maintenance planning

Overview of maintenance actions required at different service intervals.

Wheels and tires - check

After the first 50 hours

Schedule for initial oil changes for gearboxes and cutter bar.

Daily

Conveyor belt unit - check - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Conditioner drive belt tension

50 hours grease fittings - Power Take-Off (PTO)

Wheels and tires - check

Front swivel gearbox - oil check

Rear swivel gearbox - oil check

Bevel gearbox - oil check

Cutter bar oil level - check

Procedure for checking and maintaining the cutter bar oil level.

Every 250 hours

Front swivel gearbox - oil change

Procedure for changing the oil in the front swivel gearbox.

Rear swivel gearbox - oil change

Procedure for changing the oil in the rear swivel gearbox.

Bevel gearbox - oil change

Procedure for changing the oil in the bevel gearbox.

Cutter bar - oil change

Procedure for changing the oil in the cutter bar.

Every year

Hydraulic hoses

Safety warnings and replacement recommendations for hydraulic hoses.

Check bolted connections

Check canvases and shields

Replacement of blades - Q+ system

Step-by-step guide for replacing blades using the Q+ system.

Replacement of spring plate

Replacement of discs

Replacement of hubs

Power Take-Off (PTO) for the cutter bar

Replacement of the conditioner drive belt

Step-by-step guide for replacing the conditioner drive belts.

Control of balance

How to identify and address implement vibrations due to imbalance.

Hydraulic system - oil change - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Adjusting the scrapers - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Adjusting the belt - Collector III unit (if equipped)

How to adjust the conveyor belt for proper alignment and function.

Tightening of the conveyor belt - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Replacement of the belt - Collector III unit (if equipped)

End of season service

Comprehensive steps for preparing the implement for winter storage.

8 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault code resolution

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common problems encountered during operation.

Driving tips and fault finding

Table of common operational problems and their potential causes and solutions.

Driving tips and fault finding - Collector III unit (if equipped)

Troubleshooting specific issues related to the Collector III unit.