KUHN FC3160TCD Manual de usuario

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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- English - 11-2013

Dear Owner

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$Dear Owner

In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and

improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that

engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only

through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.

This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The

performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual

and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO 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 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 replacements.

About improvements

We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or

changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to

the equipment sold previously.

Wear parts

Wearing parts fitted on our machines have been tested in very different situations to optimize their service life.

Nevertheless, the service life depends highly on the conditions of use (products to handle, soil, weather

conditions, etc...).

Designated use of the machine

The FC3160TCD-FC3560TCD-FC4060TCD mower conditioner must only be used for the work for which it has

been designed: mowing on the ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose

of harvesting fodder for feeding livestock.

From a safety point of view, the machine is not designed to mow road sides.

Document illustrations

The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply to all

machines covered in this manual.

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Contents

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$Contents

Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1

Contents..........................................................................................................................2

Identification of the machine.........................................................................................4

Front view..........................................................................................................................................4

Rear view...........................................................................................................................................4

Model identification plate ................................................................................................................5

Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................6

Safety...............................................................................................................................7

Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................7

Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................8

Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................21

Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................25

Machine specifications................................................................................................28

Description and glossary...............................................................................................................28

Technical specifications................................................................................................................31

Required equipment.......................................................................................................................32

Sound levels ...................................................................................................................................32

Putting into service......................................................................................................33

Description of control elements....................................................................................................33

Coupling and uncoupling..............................................................................................................34

Instructions for transport............................................................................................47

Putting the machine into transport position................................................................................47

Conformity with the road regulations...........................................................................................49

Contents

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Instructions for work................................................................................................... 50

Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................50

Adjustments in working position..................................................................................................51

Machine use....................................................................................................................................61

Optional equipment.....................................................................................................62

Check chains..................................................................................................................................62

Lifters ..............................................................................................................................................62

Swath shields for offset swathing................................................................................................63

1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke......................................................................................................................63

Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 64

Frequency chart .............................................................................................................................64

Cleaning the machine....................................................................................................................65

Lubrication......................................................................................................................................66

Maintenance....................................................................................................................................74

Storage..........................................................................................................................................101

Troubleshooting guide..............................................................................................102

Limited warranty........................................................................................................ 104

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Identification of the machine

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$Identification of the machine

1. Front view

2. Rear view

Identification of the machine

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3. Model identification plate

Please write below the type and serial number of the

machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer

for all spare parts orders.

Type: FC3160TCD

Serial no.:

Type: FC3560TCD

Serial no.:

Type: FC4060TCD

Serial no.:

TYPE

MASSE kg

KUHN S.A.

67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE

N°

MADE IN FRANCE

TYPE

MASSE kg

KUHN S.A.

67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE

N°

MADEIN FRANCE

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4. Optional equipment

Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your

machine:

Check chains.

Lifters.

Swath shields for offset swathing.

1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke.

Safety

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$Safety

1. Description of symbols used in this

document

This symbol indicates 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.

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2. Safety instructions

Read and follow the safety instructions

Before using the machine, carefully read all the safety

instructions in this manual and the warnings placed on

the machine.

Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with

all machine controls, handling devices and their

functions. It is too late to learn once work has been

started!

Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained

to do so.

Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain

parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.

Introduction

The machine must 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 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 traffic circulation.

Designated use of the machine also means following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations

given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories, as recommended

by the manufacturer.

The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine applications other than those

specified by the manufacturer. Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of

the operator.

The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carried out

by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.

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