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KUHN GMD802 User Manual

KUHN GMD802
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KN082DGB D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Disc mower
GMD802
KN082DGB D
- English - 03-2010

Questions and Answers:

KUHN GMD802 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKUHN
ModelGMD802
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Dear Owner

About improvements

Information on continuous product improvements and the company's right to make changes.

Designated use of the machine

Specifies the intended purpose of the GMD802 mower for harvesting fodder for livestock.

Identification of the machine

Front view

Provides a visual representation of the front of the machine.

Rear view

Shows a visual representation of the rear of the machine.

Model identification plate

Details the machine's type and serial number for reference and spare parts.

Optional equipment

Lists optional equipment available for the machine, indicated by checkboxes.

Safety

Description of symbols used in this document

Explains the meaning of various symbols used throughout the manual.

Safety instructions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for operating, maintaining, and repairing the machine.

Precautions to take before using the machine

Advises on necessary checks and precautions before operating the equipment.

Precautions when driving

Details safety measures related to tractor handling, stability, and driving conditions.

Precautions when driving on public roads

Covers safety rules for operating the machine on public roads, including dimensions and speed.

Precautions when coupling

Provides safety instructions for attaching the machine to the tractor.

Hydraulic circuit

Highlights safety precautions related to the high-pressure hydraulic system.

PTO shaft

Emphasizes safety procedures and precautions when working with the PTO shaft.

Precautions during manoeuvres

Advises on safety measures during machine maneuvers.

Remote controlled components

Warns about crushing and shearing hazards from remote-controlled components.

Safety decals

Explains the purpose and importance of safety decals on the machine.

Waste disposal

Provides guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of waste materials.

Precautions for maintenance and repair work

Outlines safety steps before performing maintenance or repair tasks.

Projection of stones and foreign objects

Addresses the risk of projected objects and necessary safety precautions.

Precautions for machine use

Details safety measures for using the machine, including tool inspection.

Immediate replacement of worn parts

Stresses the importance of replacing worn guards and checking cutterbar before engaging PTO.

Working with rotating parts

Advises on safety when working near rotating cutting tools and handling obstacles.

Location and description of safety decals on the machine

Location of safety decals

Illustrates the placement of various safety decals on the machine.

Operating instructions (1)

Refers to the operator's manual for essential safety information.

Working on the machine (2)

Details safety steps before starting any work on the machine.

Projections (3)

Warns about projected objects and the need for protective covers and safe distance.

Crushing area (4)

Advises against operating in areas with crushing hazards before parts stop.

Manoeuvring area (5)

Emphasizes maintaining a safe distance in the maneuvering area due to crushing hazards.

Rotating cutting tools (6)

Warns to stay clear of rotating knives when the engine is running.

Cutting tools (7)

Highlights the importance of using genuine parts for cutting tools for safety and quality.

Do not step on the machine (8)

Warns against stepping on the machine to avoid falling or damaging protective devices.

Danger accumulator (9)

Alerts to the hazard of the hydraulic accumulator containing pressurized gas and oil.

Road safety equipment and recommendations

Road safety equipment details

Describes the components of the road safety equipment and their function.

Machine specifications

Description and glossary

Provides a labeled diagram and glossary of machine components.

Technical specifications

Lists key technical data for the disc mower, including dimensions and power requirements.

Required equipment

Details specific gearbox requirements for PTO speed compatibility.

Sound levels

Provides measured sound levels for the tractor and tractor-machine assembly.

Putting into service

Description of control elements

Explains the function of the release cord and the supplied wrench.

Coupling and uncoupling

Describes the process and components for attaching and detaching the machine.

Preparing the tractor

Details tractor requirements, including weight, stabilizers, PTO speed, and hydraulics.

Linkage adjustment

Provides instructions for adjusting the machine's lower hitch pins based on measurement A.

Coupling the machine

Guides on connecting the machine to the tractor's three-point linkage and managing the parking stand.

Hydraulic connections

Instructs on connecting the machine's hydraulic hoses to the tractor's valves.

Electrical connections

Details how to connect the 7-pin plug to the tractor.

Fit check chain

Refers to another section for check chain installation.

Primary PTO shaft

Explains the correct adjustment and connection of the primary PTO shaft.

Secondary PTO shaft

Covers safety and maintenance for the secondary PTO shaft, including the friction slip clutch.

Friction slip clutch

Details how to check and ensure the proper function of the friction slip clutch.

Adjusting the machine

Guides on adjusting the machine's lower links for proper operation.

Positioning of lower links

Provides steps to adjust the tractor's lower link stabilizers for optimal machine setup.

Hitch pin parallelism

Explains how to adjust hitch pin parallelism for optimal machine performance in different positions.

Frame height and check chains

Details how to set the frame height and attach check chains for working position.

Uncoupling the machine

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely detaching the machine from the tractor.

Instructions for transport

Putting the machine into transport position

Guides on safely moving the machine from working to transport mode.

Conformity with the road regulations

Outlines requirements for road transport and compliance with regulations.

Instructions for work

Putting the machine into work position

Details the procedure for safely setting up the machine for mowing operations.

Cutting height

Explains how to adjust the cutting height for optimal performance and to avoid issues.

Ground pressure

Covers the adjustment of ground pressure via hydro-pneumatic accumulators for safety and performance.

Pressure adjustment

Details how to increase or decrease pressure in the hydro-pneumatic accumulators.

Pressure of the locking cylinder

Describes the adjustment of pressure for the locking cylinder.

Transport stabilizing pressure

Explains how to check and adjust the stabilizing pressure for the mowing unit in transport.

Pressure adjustment (Transport)

Details pressure adjustments for hydro-pneumatic accumulators when the machine is in transport position.

Swathing system

Describes the swathing system, including swath wheels and width.

Right swath wheel

Provides guidance on adjusting the right swath wheel's position and angle.

Left swath wheel

Provides guidance on adjusting the left swath wheel's position and angle.

Machine use

Offers final instructions on machine operation, including lowering the front guard and groundspeed.

Groundspeed

Advises adapting forward speed to working conditions.

Optional equipment

PTO shafts

Lists various PTO shaft options available for the machine.

Side deflector kit

Describes the side deflector kit for specific mowing conditions.

Large cone discs

Introduces large cone discs for improved mowing of dense or down crops.

Maintenance and storage

Frequency chart

Provides a schedule for oil changes and greasing based on operating hours.

Lubrication

Details lubrication procedures for the PTO shafts using specific grease.

Cutterbar draining and refilling

Explains the process of draining and refilling oil in the cutterbar, including oil type recommendations.

Lateral gearbox draining

Provides instructions for draining and refilling oil in the lateral gearbox.

Central gearbox draining

Details the procedure for draining and refilling oil in the central gearbox.

Lubricate the following parts

Specifies parts requiring lubrication with oil and grease.

Maintenance

Covers general maintenance procedures, focusing on hydro-pneumatic accumulators.

Hydro-pneumatic accumulators

Explains maintenance for hydro-pneumatic accumulators, including depressurizing the circuit.

The side gearbox drive system

Checks the distance related to the side gearbox drive system after service operations.

Transport stop

Details the adjustment and replacement of the transport stop for machine oscillation.

Work/transport cylinder

Guides on adjusting the work/transport cylinder length for proper play and contact.

Checking cutterbar oil level

Provides instructions for regularly checking and topping up the cutterbar oil level.

Inspection of knives and securing elements

Emphasizes systematic inspection and replacement of knives and securing parts for safety and quality.

Fixing elements

Details checks and replacement criteria for fixing elements like bolts and nuts.

Knife replacement

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing knives, including torque specifications.

Disc replacement

Guides on removing and remounting discs, including torque for screws.

Outer and inner cones

Details checking the torque of attachment bolts for cone covers and replacing damaged covers.

Storage

At the end of each season

Outlines tasks for storing the machine at the end of the working season.

At the start of each season

Lists procedures to follow when preparing the machine for use at the start of a new season.

Trouble shooting guide

Uneven stubble

Addresses issues causing uneven stubble and their remedies.

Soil build up in front of the cutterbar

Covers causes and solutions for soil accumulation in front of the cutterbar.

Bad ground contour adaptation

Discusses problems with ground contour adaptation and their resolution.

Insufficient cutterbar ground clearance in "headland turn" position

Explains causes for insufficient clearance in headland turn and how to fix it.

Excessive mowing-conditioning unit lateral oscillation in transport position

Addresses excessive oscillation during transport and its adjustment.

Limited warranty

Warranty conditions and exceptions

Details the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the limited warranty.

Customer responsibilities

Outlines the customer's responsibilities for maintenance and costs.

Warranty claim procedure

Explains the strict conditions for submitting a warranty claim.

Limits of application and responsibility

Clarifies the limits of the company's application and responsibility under the warranty.

Specimen of the "Declaration of conformity"

EC Declaration of conformity

Provides the EC Declaration of Conformity for the machine according to European directives.

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