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LELY Splendimo 240 MCR Operator's Manual

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Lely Splendimo
240 MCR
M-H025.1011EN
Operator Manual

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  • Page 1 Lely Splendimo 240 MCR M-H025.1011EN Operator Manual...
  • Page 2 Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional information. All information in this manual has been compiled with care. Lely shall not be liable for errors or faults in this manual. The recommendations are meant to...
  • Page 3 All instructions, pictures and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information that was available at the time of publication. Your Lely Splendimo may comprise improvements, features or options that are not covered in this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Agitators...........................1-4 Safety..............................2-1 Signal Words..........................2-1 Safety Instructions........................2-1 Explanation of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR........2-2 Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR..........2-4 Operation.............................3-1 Connect the Splendimo to the Tractor..................3-1 Disconnect the Splendimo from the Tractor................3-2 Move the Splendimo to the Transport Position................3-4...
  • Page 6 Remove and Install a Mower Disc on a Drive Element............5-15 5.3.4 Disassemble the Cutter Bar....................5-18 5.3.5 Assemble the Cutter Bar......................5-20 Diagrams and Tables.........................6-1 Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Diagrams and Schematics.............6-1 Bolt and Nut Torque Table.......................6-1 Troubleshooting..........................7-1 Specifications.............................8-1 Splendimo 240 MCR Specifications..................8-1 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The Lely Splendimo 240 MCR is a mower-to cut and condition fodder crops. The range of operation of the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR is between ± 20° from the horizontal (relative to the tractor), and can be driven at speeds up to 20 km/h.Central suspension of the Splendimo enables the Lely Splendimo 240...

  • Page 8: Cutter Bar

    - 6. Hydraulic ram - 7. Mower element - 8. Cutter bar - 9. Roller conditioner unit - 10. Swath width handle - 11. V-belt housing - 12. Tensioning device Figure 1. Overview of the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Cutter Bar The cutter bar contains the mower units.

  • Page 9: Roller Conditioner Unit

    Roller Conditioner Unit The roller conditioner unit is used to condition leafy crops. The position of the rollers can be adjusted to give more clearance between the rollers. This in combination with the tension between rollers determines the intensity of the conditioning The bottom roller is driven by a v-belt and drives the top roller by a gear assembly.

  • Page 10: Optional Extras Lely Splendimo 240 Mcr

    Optional Extras Lely Splendimo 240 MCR 1.4.1 Wear Plates Wear plates can be installed on the bottom of the skids to reduce wear of the skids. The wear plates are available in thicknesses of 4 mm or 8 mm. 1. Wear plate - 2. Topping skid Figure 2.

  • Page 11: Safety

    SAFETY This chapter contains safety instructions you must obey when you use or do maintenance on your Lely Splendimo. It also explains the safety decals on the Lely Splendimo. Signal Words Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. The...

  • Page 12: Explanation Of The Safety Decals On The Lely Splendimo 240 Mcr

    • Clean or replace the safety decals regularly so that they can be read at all times. Explanation of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Read the operator's manual carefully before you operate the Splendimo Keep a safe distance from the Splendimo when the tractor engine is on.
  • Page 13 Never operate the Splendimo at a PTO speed of more than 1000 rpm Safety...

  • Page 14: Position Of The Safety Decals On The Lely Splendimo 240 Mcr

    Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Figure 4. Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Safety...

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Connect the Splendimo to the Tractor Adjust the 3-point hitch on the tractor until the arms are at the same height. Choose between connection position 1 or connection position 2 (fig. 5, page 3-2). Connection position 1 is recommended. A correct connection position is when the first mower disc is not in the Note: tyre track of the tractor.

  • Page 16: Disconnect The Splendimo From The Tractor

    1. Connection position 1 - 2. Connection position 2 Figure 5. Connection Points Disconnect the Splendimo from the Tractor Always position the tractor on solid ground before you disconnect the WARNING Splendimo from the tractor. Make sure there are no persons near the Splendimo when you disconnect WARNING it from the tractor.
  • Page 17 Attach the two hydraulic hoses to the support on the headstock. Always keep the ball valve on the hydraulic system closed. If the ball valve is CAUTION open, the hydraulic pressure is released and the Splendimo will be unstable. Disconnect the top link from the headstock. Disconnect the two lower arms from the linkage pins on the headstock.

  • Page 18: Move The Splendimo To The Transport Position

    Move the Splendimo to the Transport Position Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Splendimo WARNING to the transport position. Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front weights if CAUTION necessary) and that you do not exceed the rear axle weight when the Splendimo is in the transport position.

  • Page 19: Move The Splendimo From The Transport Position To The Working Position

    Move the Splendimo from the Transport Position to the Working Position Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Splendimo WARNING to the headland position. Make sure the PTO shaft does not turn when the Splendimo is in the WARNING transport position.

  • Page 20: Start Mowing

    Start Mowing Make sure no persons are near the Splendimo when you engage the PTO. WARNING Make sure no persons are within a 100 meter radius of the Splendimo WARNING during operation. Do not exceed the maximum PTO speed as shown on the Splendimo. CAUTION Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

  • Page 21: Stop Mowing

    Figure 10. Engaged Safety Guard Stop Mowing Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab. WARNING Stop the tractor. Lift the Splendimo to the headland position. Disengage the PTO. Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop. WARNING Switch off the tractor engine.
  • Page 22 Operation...

  • Page 23: Test And Adjustment

    TEST AND ADJUSTMENT Adjust the Mowing Height Operate the tractor's top link to adjust the mowing height. Figure 11. Mowing Height Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 24: Adjust The Ground Pressure

    Adjust the Ground Pressure Disengage the PTO. Wait until all moving parts have stopped before you do adjustments to WARNING the Splendimo. Turn the ball valve counterclockwise to release the pressure from the hydraulic system (fig. 12, page 4-2). Operate the hydraulic system until the pressure gauge shows the correct pressure.

  • Page 25: Adjust The Conditioning Intensity

    Adjust the Conditioning Intensity On both sides of the Splendimo: Loosen the counter nut. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to increase the condition intensity. Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to decrease the condition intensity. Tighten the counter nut. Figure 13. Adjust the Condition Intensity Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 26: Adjust The Swath Width

    Adjust the Swath Width On the left and right side of the Splendimo: Turn the swath width handle counterclockwise to unlock it. Move the swath width handle sideways to adjust the swath width. The outer position gives the biggest swath width. The inner position Note: gives the smallest swath width.

  • Page 27: Adjust The V-Belt Tension

    Adjust the V-belt Tension Disconnect the secondary PTO-shaft. Remove the bolts of the inspection hole cover (1). Remove the inspection hole cover (2). Remove the nuts (3) and (4). Nut (4) is accessible via the inspection hole. Note: Remove the bolts (5). Remove the V-belt housing.
  • Page 28 Figure 16. Adjust V-Belt Tension Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 29: Adjust The Rotor Speed (If Extra V-Belt Pulley Is Available)

    Adjust the Rotor Speed (If Extra V-belt Pulley is Available) • Requirements: • Allen key • Torque wrench • Hammer Remove the V-belt housing. Turn the tensioning device counterclockwise to release the tension from the V-belts. Remove the V-belts. Remove the two allen bolts from the right pulley. Put one of the allen bolts in the center hole of the right pulley.
  • Page 30 Figure 17. Adjust the Rotor Speed Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 31: Adjust The Clearance Between The Conditioner Rollers

    Adjust the Clearance Between the Conditioner Rollers On both sides of the Splendimo: Loosen the counter nut. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease the clearance between the conditioner rollers. Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase the clearance between the conditioner rollers. Tighten the counter nut.
  • Page 32 4-10 Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance 5.1.1 Maintenance After Operation • Clean the Splendimo (page 5-3). • Make sure the knife pins are tight. • Make sure the mower discs are torque-tight. • Grease the Splendimo with an anti-corrosion agent. 5.1.2 Maintenance After the First 30 Working Hours After the Splendimo is used for the first time, or if a new gearbox or drive element is installed: •...

  • Page 34: Maintenance After Prolonged Storage

    • Make sure the knife pins are tight. • Make sure the mower discs are torque-tight. • Examine the Splendimo for damage and defects. Repair or replace damaged parts. • Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts.

  • Page 35: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance 5.2.1 Clean the Splendimo Make sure the Splendimo is in the parking position. Lift the safety guard and lock it with the hook. Use a water jet to thoroughly clean the Splendimo. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed for a short time to remove any water from the cutter bar.

  • Page 36: Grease The Pto Shaft

    5.2.3 Grease the PTO shaft • Requirements: • Grease pump • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) Use the grease pump to grease the PTO shaft. Grease the profiled tubes of the PTO shaft. Figure 20. Grease Points PTO Shaft 5.2.4 Replace the Gearbox Oil •...

  • Page 37: Replace The Drive Element Oil

    Install the fill plug in gearbox B. Remove the collection container from the area and dispose of the drained oil as specified by local regulations. Replace the oil after the first 30 working hours and every 250 working hours with GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent.

  • Page 38: Grease A Mower Element

    5.2.6 Grease a Mower Element • Requirements: • Shell Alvania WR 0 or equivalent • Loctite 243 • Torque wrench Do not use solvent for removing grease from the mower element. Solvent can CAUTION cause damage to the seals and bearings. An incorrect quantity of grease will cause overheating and damage to the CAUTION mower element.
  • Page 39 1. Split pin - 2. Castellated nut - 3. Pressure piece - 4. O-ring - 5. Mower disc 6. Fillister bolt - 7. Bearing housing - 8. Shim Figure 22. Grease a Mower Element Maintenance...

  • Page 40: Grease The V-Belt Tensioner

    5.2.7 Grease the V-belt Tensioner • Requirements: • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) • Grease pump Remove the inspection hole cover. Use the grease pump to grease the bearing of the V-belt tensioner. Install the inspection hole cover. Figure 23.

  • Page 41: Grease The Bearings Block Of The Conditioner Rollers

    5.2.8 Grease the Bearings Block of the Conditioner Rollers • Requirements: • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) • Grease pump On the left side of the Splendimo: Remove the inspection hole cover of the V-belt housing. Use the grease pump to grease the bearings of the top and bottom conditioner roller.

  • Page 42: Grease The Bearing Of The Transmission Suspension Arm

    5.2.9 Grease the Bearing of the Transmission Suspension Arm • Requirements: • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) • Grease pump On both sides of the conditioner unit, use the grease pump to grease the bearing of the transmission suspension arm. Do not grease the gears of the conditioner roller.

  • Page 43: Corrective Maintenance

    Pull the Lely Knive Change Tool downward to release the Splendimo clip from the lock (1). Remove the Splendimo clip (2). The tip of the Lely knive change tool can be used to remove the knife pin Note: if it is stuck.
  • Page 44 Hammer the Splendimo clip into the groove of the knife pin until the Splendimo clip is locked behind the locking cam (5). Figure 26. Remove and Install a Mower Knife 5-12 Maintenance...
  • Page 45 Figure 27. Lely Knive Change Tool Maintenance 5-13...

  • Page 46: Remove And Install A Mower Disc

    5.3.2 Remove and Install a Mower Disc Remove the split pin (1) from the castellated nut (2) on top of the mower disc (5). Remove the castellated nut (2). Remove the pressure piece (3). Make sure the O-ring (4) stays inside the pressure piece. Remove the mower disc (5).

  • Page 47: Remove And Install A Mower Disc On A Drive Element

    5.3.3 Remove and Install a Mower Disc on a Drive Element Remove the V-belt housing. Turn the tensioning device counterclockwise to release the tension from the V-belts. Remove the V-belts. Remove the three bolts from the cover (1), then remove the cover Remove the bolts that connect the gearbox (2) to the frame.
  • Page 48 Figure 29. Adjust V-Belt Tension 5-16 Maintenance...
  • Page 49 1. Cover - 2. Gearbox - 3. Stub axle - 4. Yoke - 5. Hat - 6. Mower disc - 7. Bearing housing Figure 30. Exploded view of the drive line Maintenance 5-17...

  • Page 50: Disassemble The Cutter Bar

    5.3.4 Disassemble the Cutter Bar • Requirements: • Socket spanner 46 mm • Torque wrench • 150 cm extension pipe Clean the cutter bar. Connect the Splendimo to the tractor (page 3-1). Lower the Splendimo onto a level floor. Remove the securing plate (13). Extend the Torque wrench with the 150 cm extension pipe.
  • Page 51 1.Mower knive - 2. Mower disc - 3. Pressure piece - 4. Castellated nut - 5.Hat - 6. Hat - 7. Drive shaft - 8. Centring ring - 9. Intermediate spacer - 10. Mower element - 11. Securing plug - 12. Locking ring - 13. Securing plate - 14. Washer - 15. Bolt M10 x20 - 16. M30 nut - 17. Ring - 18.

  • Page 52: Assemble The Cutter Bar

    5.3.5 Assemble the Cutter Bar • Requirements: • Socket spanner 46 mm • Torque wrench • 150 cm extension pipe • Castrol Tarp or equivalent • Molykote BR2 Plus or equivalent • Molykote P74 or equivalent Clean: • The centring rings (8) •...
  • Page 53 Tighten the M30 (16) nut until the securing plate (13) can be installed. Install the securing plate. 1.Mower knive - 2. Mower disc - 3. Pressure piece - 4. Castellated nut - 5.Hat - 6. Hat - 7. Drive shaft - 8. Centring ring - 9. Intermediate spacer - 10. Mower element - 11. Securing plug - 12.
  • Page 54 5-22 Maintenance...

  • Page 55: Diagrams And Tables

    DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Lely Splendimo 240 MCR Diagrams and Schematics 1. Accumulator 2. Pressure gauge 3. Connecting block 4. Ball valve 5. Throttle (1-way) 6. Combined ram 6a. Single-acting component (ground pressure relief) 6b. Double-acting component (lifting and lowering) 7. Throttle Figure 35.
  • Page 56 Diagrams and Tables...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The crop flow through is irregular. • Do not drive too slowly, the effective working speed starts at 8 km/h. • Adjust the condition intensity. • Adjust the rotor speed. • Install agitators. The mower indents the ground. • Decrease the ground pressure (page 4-2).
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Splendimo 240 MCR Specifications Working width 2.40 m Transport width 1.4 m Transport height 3.40 m Number of discs/knives 6/12 Mowing height ± 30 mm and higher Infinitely adjustable via the top link Approximate swath width 0.70 - 2.40 m Range of operation ±...
  • Page 60 Specifications...
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