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.
ATTACHMENT FITTING TO THE TRACTOR GF 5001 TH PTO SHAFT to the 540 rpm (min ) tractor drive These recommendations and adjustments must be respected to avoid damage or premature wear of the PTO. Never connect the PTO to the 1000 rpm (min ) tractor drive.
WORK POSITION AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION SUCH AS MAINTENANCE OR ADJUST- MENT ON THE MACHINE, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR. KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE MACHINE BEFORE PIVOTING THE OUTER ROTORS INTO WORK POSITION.
OPERATING SPEED First time over Second time over In difficult conditions such as these it is generally advisable to lower the forward speed and increase the PTO speed. OPERATION GF 5001 TH (rotational frequency) (min GF 5001 TH - 20 -...
PARKING THE MACHINE GF 5001 TH IF THE GF 5001 TH IS TO BE PARKED WHEN IN THE TRANSPORT POSITION, ALWAYS PARK THE MACHINE ON VERY EVEN, LEVEL GROUND. WEDGES MUST ALWAYS BE PLACED UNDER THE TWO CENTRAL WHEELS (photo 24).
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LUBRICATION Grease the following points with SHELL RETINAX A Every 100 hours Every 50 hours Once a year Lubricate the following point s with SHELL X 100 or SAE 90 EP OIL : Once a week TO ENSURE TROUBLE FREE OPERATION OF YOUR MACHINE, WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF SHELL LUBRICANTS - 24 -...
SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : GF 5001 TH Gyrotedder 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...
LIMITED WARRANTY KUHN S.A. THESE CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS : THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND BEAR THE COSTS OF:...
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LIMITED WARRANTY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE STRICT OBSERVANCE BY THE PURCHASER OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS : DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY There are no warranties, expressed or implied, except as set forth above. There is no warranty of merchantability. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the product contained herein.
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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...
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