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KUHN FC 202 R Assembly & Operators Manual

KUHN FC 202 R Assembly & Operators Manual

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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
FC 202 - FC 202 R
N° 95101 A.GB - 06.1999

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL FC 202 - FC 202 R N° 95101 A.GB - 06.1999...
  • Page 2 DEAR OWNER, In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvements. 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 by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR PTO SHAFT WORKING POSITION AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSPORT AND PARKING POSITION OPERATION MAINTENANCE CONDITIONING : - FC 202 - FC 202 R SECURING DISCS AND KNIVES INSPECTION OF KNIVES AND SECURING ELEMENTS LUBRICATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE TROUBLE SHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 4: Safety

    DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE FC 202 - FC 202 R Mower Conditioners must only be used for the work which they have been designed : mowing on the ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding livestock.
  • Page 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES 1. In addition to the recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work safety and accident prevention must also be respected. 2. Advice is indicated on the machine, specifying safety recommendations in order to prevent accidents. 3. Before travelling on public roads, the operator must ensure that the machine conforms to road traffic regulations. 4.
  • Page 6 20. Be particularly cautious when turning corners, paying attention to machine overhang, length, height and weight. 21. Before operating the machine, ensure that all safety guards are firmly in place and in good condition. If worn or damaged, replace immediately. 22.
  • Page 7 1. Only use PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. 2. PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition. 3. Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport. 4. Before attaching or removing the PTO shaft, disengage PTO shaft, turn off engine and remove ignition key. 5.
  • Page 8 8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer. Use only genuine KUHN parts ! 9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery terminals.
  • Page 9 4. Each time before using the mower conditioner, inspect condition of cutting elements (knives, discs). Replace any missing, worn or damaged cutting elements immediately. Use only genuine KUHN spare parts. 5. To avoid creating dangerous out of balance forces, always replace missing, damaged or worn knives in pairs.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PICTORIALS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS INDICATED. THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU. THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING. KEEP THE PICTORIALS LEGIBLE.
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  • Page 12: Introduction

    Making hay by conventional methods needs 3 to 5 days after mowing ; the Kuhn Mower Conditioner in reasonable weather will reduce the moisture content to 20% in 1 1/ 2 to 2 days or it will prepare wilted grass for silage reducing the moisture content to 60% in 4 to 5 hours.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Weight with PTO shaft 745 kg (1639 lbs) 804 kg (1769 lbs) Primary PTO shaft with free wheel (overrun clutch) Optional extra - Rigidified blades - Signalling elements - Additional suspension spring (only for FC 202 R) - 11 -...

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To facilitate transportation, a certain number of parts are not fitted to the machine. To fit these, proceed as follows : Assembly of guards (photos 1 and 2) - Mount bar (A) to tube (B) and the support arm (C) to drive tube (D). - Secure the outer support (E) to bar (A) and the inner support (F) to the support arm (C) and guard (X).
  • Page 15 Fitting the safety guards The safety guards increase safety distance. These guards (1, 2 and 7) should be fitted as shown in the figure below : 3 = cup square bolt M 10 x 30 4 = plain washer dia. 11 x 24 x 2 5 = self-locking nut M 10 6 = plain washer dia.

  • Page 16: Pto Shaft

    Fitting the shock absorber and the PTO shafts (photos 4 and 5) Fit shock absorber (T) with washer (M 8) and self-locking nut (M 8) (photo 4). Fit the intermediate PTO shaft (M) to the primary gearbox (N) and secure the opposite end with strap (O) (photo 4).

  • Page 17: Attachment To The Tractor

    ATTACHMENT - 15 -...
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  • Page 19: Working Position And Adjustments

    (photos 4, 5 & 6). Replace immediately worn or damaged guards, using genuine KUHN parts. WORKING POSITION AND ADJUSTMENTS...
  • Page 20 Optimal working position is obtained when the support (K) (photo 16) is in the vertical position and when the stop (L) is positioned in the middle of its stroke (photo 15). If necessary, adjust tractor top link. To finish, connect the intermediate PTO shaft (N) to the secondary gear- box (D) (photo 17).
  • Page 21 III. CUTTING HEIGHT Cutting height adjustment changes the angle (S) of the cutterbar in respect to the ground (fig. 20). This is done by changing the length of the top link (V) (photo 19). When working in normal conditions, the length of the top link should be adjusted so as to have an angle (S) of about 6@ which corresponds to a cutting height of...
  • Page 22 Tighten or loosen the belts (X) using self-locking nut (U) which adjusts the position of belt tensioner (V) (photo 22). On FC 202 R : Loosen the four nuts (L), then tighten or loosen belts (X’) using screw (M) (photo 22A). Retighten nuts (L) after belt tension adjustment.

  • Page 23: Transport And Parking Position

    (O) (photo 4, page 10). - Raise the FC 202 or FC 202 R to about 25 cm (10") above the ground. - Lower lock (G) into the locked position to secure the spring compensating system (photo 24A).

  • Page 24: Operation

    II. PARKING POSITION - Put the stand (D) in parking and attachment position using the spring cotter pin (A), as shown in photo 26. - Lower the machine to the ground and remove from tractor. When the primary PTO shaft is disconnected from the tractor, it should not rest on the ground but be held by the hook (Z) (photo 5, page 10).

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    The interior of the machine must be cleaned at regular intervals,. Remove soil which may have become stuck to the conditioning rotor (FC 202) or rollers (FC 202 R) or to the cover. It is in your interest to keep the machine clean.

  • Page 26: Conditioning

    CONDITIONING I FC 202 (machines fitted with conditioning rotor complete with free swinging fingers and an adjustable comb). 1. ADJUSTING THE COMB The amount of conditioning is governed by the intersection of the flails and comb. The comb, which is located above the rotor, has 5 different positions. When in position 1, there is minimal conditioning effect (fig.
  • Page 27 3. REMOVING THE COMB Unscrew the wing nuts (5) and open the comb cover (1) (photo 30). Remove screw (2) securing the comb to the adjusting lever. Slide the lever (3) in direction indicated by arrow. Remove the comb (4) and turn it over (photo 30). Reassembly of the comb is a direct reversal of the aforementioned procedure.
  • Page 28 After adjusting bolt (H) do not forget to retighten lock nut (I) (photo 33). The FC 202 R is fitted with lateral deflectors (O) (fig. 31) which can be removed for improved swath form, depending on density and height of crop.

  • Page 29: Securing Discs And Knives

    SECURING DISCS AND KNIVES - 27 -...

  • Page 30: Inspection Of Knives And Securing Elements

    INSPECTION OF KNIVES AND SECURING ELEMENTS - 28 -...
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  • Page 32: Lubrication

    LUBRIFICATION It is imperative that the oil in the gearboxes and cutterbar is changed after the first 10 hours of use. Check that the pressure relief valves are free to operate and not seized up. The oil level should be checked at least before and after every season of use or after 50 to 100 ha (125 to 250 acres) of cutting.
  • Page 33 - Bearings and drive chains of conditioning rollers (4 grease nipples) (FC 202 R). The bearings are located at the ends of the conditioning rollers. Note : The gearbox of the upper roller drive (FC 202 R) ist greased for life. Oil all pivot and articulation points every day of operation.

  • Page 34: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I) RIGIDIFIED BLADES (Fig. 42) (ref. 564 516 00) We recommend to use the rigidified blades for mowing in difficult condi- tions. They must be fitted in place of the standard blades. II. SIGNALLING ELEMENTS (Kit No. 108 6590) According to the legislation of a given country, this kit may either be supplied as standard equipment, or be available...
  • Page 35 III. ADDITIONAL SUSPENSION SPRING FOR FC 202 R (Kit No. 108 6660)(photo 45) The additional compensating spring bal- ances the extra weight of the roller conditioning unit assuring smooth floata- tion even when working on soft terrain. To install the kit proceed as follows.

  • Page 36: Storage

    1. Check the oil levels (see page 30). mower conditioner to your Kuhn dealer for an inspection and any necessary 2. Grease the complete machine as de- service work at the end of each season.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with the mower conditioner can be traced to improper adjustment or delayed service. The following chart has been designed to help you when a problem develops by suggesting a probable cause and the recommended solution.
  • Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Strips of uncut - Broken knives - Replace knives material left on - Foreign objects on - Disengage tractor PTO field cutterbar shut off engine, wait until all parts have stopped & remove foreign objects, vegetation or soil.
  • Page 39 SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : FC 202 - FC 202 R Mower conditioners Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in : HM Agricultural Inspectorate AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY NOISE Legislation and guidance on methods of testing...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    1. Normal maintenance such as greasing, maintenance of oil levels, minor adjustments, etc. 2. Transportation of any kind of any KUHN product to and from the place the warranty work is performed. 3. Dealer travel time to and from the machine or to deliver and return the machine from the workshop for repair.
  • Page 41 Company and have no right or authority to assume any obligation on their behalf, express implied, or to bind them in any way. KUHN S.A. reserves the right to incorporate any change in design in its products without obligation to make such changes on units previously manufactured.
  • Page 42 - N O T E S -...
  • Page 43 This machine complies with the safety requirements of the European machinery directive. The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code. For your own safety, use only genuine KUHN spare parts. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due to incorrect use or non-compliance with the...
  • Page 44 KUHN parts KUHN S.A. 4 Impasse des Fabriques F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX (FRANCE) Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 00 - Fax : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 03 www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : info@kuhnsa.com...

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