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LELY Splendimo 900 M Operator's Manual

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Lely Splendimo
900 M
M-H021.1004EN
Operator Manual

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  • Page 1 Lely Splendimo 900 M M-H021.1004EN 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

    Swath Wheel Kit........................1-4 Safety..............................2-1 Signal Words..........................2-1 Safety Instructions........................2-1 Explanation of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M..........2-2 Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M............2-3 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................3-3...
  • Page 6 Disassemble the Cutter Bar....................5-14 5.3.5 Assemble the Cutter Bar......................5-16 Diagrams and Tables.........................6-1 Lely Splendimo 900 M Hydraulic Schematic................6-1 Lely Splendimo 900 M Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic........6-1 Bolt and Nut Torque Table.......................6-2 Troubleshooting..........................7-1 Specifications.............................8-1 Splendimo 900 M Specifications....................8-1 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Lely Splendimo 900 M is a double mower designed to be used with a Lely Splendimo 320 F front mower to cut fodder crops. The range of operation of the Lely Splendimo 900 M is between ± 20° from the horizontal (relative to the tractor), and can be driven at speeds up to 20 km/ h.

  • Page 8: Cutter Bar

    1. Locking hook - 2. Lighting - 3. Hydraulics - 4. Compartment - 5. Rear parking jack - 6. Front parking jack - 7. Headstock - 8. Primary PTO-shaft - 9. Operators cord - 10. Cutter bar. Figure 1. Overview of the Lely Splendimo 900 M Cutter Bar The cutter bar contains the mower units.

  • Page 9: Hydraulic System

    When the hydraulic system is set to the floating position the cutter bars can closely follow ground contours. Optional Extras Lely Splendimo 900 M 1.3.1 Wear Plates Wear plates can be installed on the bottom of the skids to reduce wear of the skids.

  • Page 10: Crop Divider

    Figure 3. Agitator 1.3.4 Crop Divider A crop divider pushes the crop that has not been mown to the side of the mower and prevents an accumulation of grass on the mower. This is useful when the crop is extremely long or when the crop lies down. Figure 4.

  • 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 900 M

    • 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 900 M 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: Position Of The Safety Decals On The Lely Splendimo 900 M

    Splendimo to lift the Splendimo. Never operate the Splendimo at a PTO speed of more than 1000 rpm Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M Figure 6. Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M Safety...
  • Page 14 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. Connect the two lower arms of the 3-point hitch to the linkage pins on the headstock. If necessary, install spacers on the linkage pins to make sure the lower arms are the correct distance apart.

  • Page 16: Disconnect The Splendimo From The Tractor

    Figure 7. Connection Points Disconnect the Splendimo from the Tractor Always position the tractor on solid ground before you disconnect the WARNING Splendimo from the tractor. Always position the tractor on solid and level ground before you WARNING disconnect the Splendimo from the tractor in transport position. Make sure there are no persons near the Splendimo when you disconnect WARNING it from the tractor.

  • Page 17: Move The Splendimo To The Transport Position

    If an electrically controlled hydraulic system is installed: Disconnect the electrical power supply for the control box from the tractor. Remove the control box from the tractor cab. Disconnect the three hydraulic hoses from the tractor hydraulic system. Install the three dust caps on the three hydraulic hoses. Attach the three hydraulic hoses to the support on the headstock.
  • Page 18 Disengage the PTO. Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop. WARNING Pull the operating cord to release the locking hooks on the hydraulic rams. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to extend the hydraulic ram until the Splendimo is in the transport position. Make sure the locking hooks have engaged in the hydraulic rams.

  • 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 is disengaged before you move the Splendimo to the WARNING working 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 25 meter radius of the Splendimo WARNING during operation. Do not exceed the maximum PTO speed of 1000 rpm. WARNING Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

  • Page 21: Stop Mowing

    Figure 13. Movement of the Anti Shock Device 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 Move the Splendimo to the working position. Lower the Splendimo onto a level floor. Lower the rear parking jack. Lower the headstock until the Splendimo rests on the rear parking jack. Disconnect the tractor top link from the headstock. Extend the rear parking jack to adjust the mowing height.

  • Page 24: Adjust The Ground Pressure

    Adjust the Ground Pressure Lift the Splendimo to the headland position. Stop the tractor engine. Wait until all moving parts have stopped before you do adjustments to WARNING the Splendimo. On the left and right mowers: Remove the locking pin from the arm and the spring holder. Install the locking pin in the applicable hole in the arm and spring holder.
  • Page 25 Figure 15. Adjust the Ground Pressure Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 26: Change To Combined Or Individual Lifting

    Change to Combined or Individual Lifting Individual lifting of a mower can be used to mow the smaller remainders Note: of the crop. Stop the tractor. Disengage the PTO. Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop. WARNING Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.
  • Page 27 1. Individual lifting - 2. Combined lifting Figure 18. Ball valve Figure 19. Control Box for Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Regulating Valve Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 28: Adjust The Descending Speed

    Adjust the Descending Speed Turn the blue knobs on the throttle valves clockwise to decrease the descending speed. Turn the blue knobs on the throttle valves counterclockwise to increase the descending speed. Figure 20. Adjustment Knobs for the Descending Speed of the Mowers Test and Adjustment...

  • Page 29: Adjust The Pretension Of The Anti-Shock Device

    Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device Tighten or loose the nuts of the anti-shock device until the rubber buffer has a length of 95 mm. Figure 21. Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device Adjust the Oblique Mowing Height This is only necessary in case the mowing height of the left and right Note: mower differs.
  • Page 30 Adjust the top link of the tractor and the parking jack to align the parts. Position 1 tilts the mower slightly backwards. Position 2 tilts the mower Note: slightly forwards. Install the excentric bush so the left and right mower are parallel and have the same mowing height.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance 5.1.1 Maintenance After Operation • Clean the Splendimo (page 5-2). • 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 32: Maintenance After Prolonged Storage

    • 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. • Examine the gearboxes for leaks. • Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight. Bolt and Nut Torque Table (page 6-2).

  • Page 33: Grease The Pivot Points

    5.2.2 Grease the Pivot Points • Requirements: • Grease pump • Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent) Use the grease pump to grease the pivot points. Figure 23. Grease the Pivot Points Maintenance...

  • Page 34: 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 24. Grease Points PTO Shaft 5.2.4 Grease a Mower Element •...
  • Page 35 Remove the four cilinder head bolts (6) from the bearing housing (7). Remove the bearing housing. Make sure shim (8) stays in the correct position. Remove the old grease from the element. Fill the mower element with 100 gr. of Shell Alvania WR 0 or equivalent. Install the bearing housing on top of the mower element.

  • Page 36: Replace The Gearbox Oil

    5.2.5 Replace the Gearbox Oil • Requirements: • Collection container (minimum capacity: 3 liters) • GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent • Funnel An incorrect quantity of oil will cause overheating and permanent damage to CAUTION the gearbox. Clean the area around the drain plug. Put the collection container underneath gearbox A.
  • Page 37 Replace the oil after the first 30 working hours and every 250 working hours with GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent. 1. Drain plug - 2. Fill plug - 3. Funnel A. Central Gearbox Figure 26. Replace the Central Gearbox Oil Maintenance...

  • Page 38: Replace The Drive Element Oil

    Replace the oil after the first 30 working hours and every 250 working hours with GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent. 1. Drain plug - 2. Fill plug B. Gearbox - C.Drive element Figure 27. Replace the Gearbox and Drive Element Oil 5.2.6 Replace the Drive Element Oil •...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Hammer the Splendimo clip into the groove of the knife pin until the Splendimo clip is locked behind the locking cam (5). 1. Lely Knive Change Tool - 2. Splendimo clip Figure 28. Lely Knive Change Tool and Splendimo clip...
  • Page 41 Figure 29. Remove and Install a Mower Knife Maintenance 5-11...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Disassemble The Cutter Bar

    1. Cover - 2. Gearbox - 3. Stub axle - 4. Yoke - 5. Hat - 6. Mower disc - 7. Bearing housing Figure 31. Exploded view of the drive line 5.3.4 Disassemble the Cutter Bar • Requirements: • Socket spanner 46 mm •...
  • Page 45 Remove the securing plate (13). Extend the Torque wrench with the 150 cm extension pipe. Use the torque wrench to loose the M30 nut (16). Do not remove the nut. On both sides of the cutter bar: • Remove the five bolts (18) from the bottom of the support. Remove the cutter bar.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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. Locking ring - 13.
  • Page 48 Figure 35. Direction of Rotation of Mower Elements Right Cutter Bar Figure 36. Torque load Nut M30 5-18 Maintenance...

  • Page 49: Diagrams And Tables

    Lely Splendimo 900 M Hydraulic Schematic 1. 3-way valve - 2. Single-acting throttle valve - 3. Double-acting ram Figure 37. Mechanically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic Lely Splendimo 900 M Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic 1. Electric valve 3/2 - 2. Single-acting throttle valve - 3. Double-acting ram Figure 38.

  • Page 50: Bolt And Nut Torque Table

    Bolt and Nut Torque Table The following table specifies the standard torque load for all quality 8.8 bolts in combination with quality 8 nuts on the Splendimo. Always use a calibrated torque wrench when you torque-tighten bolts and nuts. 13.5 21.5 41.0 71.0...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The crop flow-trough is irregular. • Do not drive too slowly, an effective workspeed starts from 10 km/h. • Install agitators. The mower indents the ground. • Decrease the ground pressure (page 4-2). The mower floats during operation. • Increase the ground pressure.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Splendimo 900 M Specifications Working width 8.85 m Overlap 2 x 35 cm in combination with Splendimo 320 F Transport width 2.95 m Transport height 3.90 m Number of discs/knives 2 x 8/16 Mowing height ± 30 mm and higher Infinitely adjustable via the top link Approximate swath width 2.10 - 2.60 m...
  • Page 54 Specifications...
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