KUHN GMD16 - Page 5

2. - Contents
GMD16-GMD20
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KN225BGB_A
Disc mower
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations............................................................................. 31
4.4.1 Instructions specific to France.......................................................................................... 32
4.4.2 Instructions specific to the USA........................................................................................ 32
4.5 Likely critical failures...................................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Incorrect use of the machine by the user ...................................................................................... 33
4.7 Limit state criteria........................................................................................................................... 33
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 34
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 34
5.1.1 Designated use of the machine........................................................................................ 35
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.1 Designated parameters.................................................................................................... 36
5.3 Required equipment ...................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 PTO shaft: ........................................................................................................................ 37
5.3.2 Put into the working or transport position......................................................................... 38
5.3.3 Cutter bar ......................................................................................................................... 38
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 39
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 40
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 41
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 41
6.2.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 41
6.2.3 Preparing the machine ..................................................................................................... 43
6.2.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................45
6.2.5 Hydraulic connections ......................................................................................................46
6.2.6 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................ 46
6.2.7 Fit check chain ................................................................................................................. 46
6.2.8 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 47
6.2.9 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................48
6.2.10 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 50
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 51
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 51
7.2 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 52
8. Instructions for work ................................................................................................... 53
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 53
8.2 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 55
8.2.1 Cutting height ................................................................................................................... 55
8.2.2 Swathing system .............................................................................................................. 56
8.2.3 Compensating spring tension........................................................................................... 56