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Lely Splendimo
550 P
Operator Manual
4.1304.850 .0
English Original
www.lely.com
Lely Industries N.V.
Innovators in Agriculture

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  • Page 1 Lely Splendimo 550 P Operator Manual 4.1304.850 .0 English Original www.lely.com Innovators in Agriculture Lely Industries N.V.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attach Mower to Tractor ................40-2 Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 4 Cutter Bar Drive Gearboxes ............... . . 50-15 iv Table of Contents Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 5 Tractor Requirements ................. 60-2 Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 6 Feed Assist Kit ..................70-2 vi Table of Contents Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Voyager, Walkway and Welger are registered trademarks of the Lely Group. The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the Lely Group. All rights reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale.

  • Page 8: Preface

    Incidents such as freezing, ice, fire, lightning, flood, inundation or any other form of excessive water. • The use of cleaning agents for washing of the Lely Splendimo 550 P. This can cause damage to the Lely Splendimo 550 P. All parts damaged as a result of the use of cleaning agents will be excluded from warranty.

  • Page 9: Registration

    The Type and Serial Number Plate is on the inner left-hand side of main frame. Always include the type and serial numbers of your product when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts. Serial number is listed in the location labeled “VIN” (Vehicle Identification Number).

  • Page 10: Receiving And Delivery Report

    Refer to “Transport Locks,” page 15-1. ___ Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 20-1. Check gearboxes and cutter elements for leakage. ___ Complete “Dealer/Customer Information” on next page. ___ Record model and serial number as described on page Amber Round 1-4 Introduction Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 11: Dealer/Customer Information

    Innovators in Agriculture Dealer/Customer Information dealer owner address address city city state / province state / province zip / postal code zip / postal code country country phone number phone number email address email address Splendimo 550 P Introduction 1-5...
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  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Use flashing lights or other safety signs, when required. • Do not stand on the machine. • Use genuine Lely parts only. • Remove the pressure from hydraulic systems before starting work on them and/or before coupling/ uncoupling hydraulic hoses.

  • Page 14: Explanation Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Maintain a sufficient, safe distance from the machine as long as the tractor engine is running. • Warning: Folding and lifted parts can crush. Keep away from the folding areas and raised machine parts. Engage lock before working under mower. 5-2 Safety Instructions Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 15 Ensure PTO shaft is securely attached at both ends. • Stop engine and ensure PTO shaft is stopped before working on PTO shaft. • Warning: Use before servicing, cleaning, repairing, or Shutdown Procedure transporting machine. Refer to page 20-1. Splendimo 550 P Safety Instructions 5-3...
  • Page 16 WARNING: Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions, or those that follow within this manual, could result in serious injury or death. This machine is to be used only for those purposes for which it was intended, as explained in this Operator’s and Maintenance Manual. 5-4 Safety Instructions Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Innovators in Agriculture Section 10: Introduction Splendimo 550 P mowers are designed solely for use in mowing agricultural crops. These machines are not equipped with any means of crop conditioning. Swath width is adjustable with the use of a swath board or swath wheel.
  • Page 18 Innovators in Agriculture • Lely Splendimo 550 P trailed mowers attach to lower links of tractor 3-point hitch. Lower half (2) of swivel gearbox pivots from side to side independently of top half. This allows tight turns in any direction with no concern of damage to PTO shaft (1).
  • Page 19 Cutter bars are fitted with mower discs, complete with the Lely SPLENDIMO CLIP quick-change system (1). The cutter bar is composed of cutting units according to the modular Lely system. These elements as well as the intermediate spacers are torqued together by a connecting rod (2).
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  • Page 21: Controls And Adjustments

    15-4. Locked: Ensure lock valve handles at tractor couplers are both perpendicular to control valve circuit hoses. Unlocked: Ensure lock valve handles at tractor couplers are in-line with control valve circuit hoses. Splendimo 550 P Controls and Adjustments 15-1...

  • Page 22: Cutter Bar Fold Lock

    Remove lock bar (3) from cylinder mount (5). Step 5: Secure lock bar (3) to storage brackets (1) with D-pin (2). Step 6: Secure hitch pin (4) in cylinder mount (5) with hairpin clip (6) for safekeeping. 15-2 Controls and Adjustments Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Functions

    NEUTRAL on its own. Control must be returned to NEUTRAL manually to prevent overheating of the hydraulic system. Layout of controls varies with tractor model. Consult your tractor operator’s manual for further details. Serial Number 550 P: 158- Splendimo 550 P Controls and Adjustments 15-3...

  • Page 24: Tongue Swing

    • Fully raise cutter bars. • Adjust pitch control to position (1) as shown on next page. • Install transport locks. Refer to page 15-1. • Refer to “Preparing for Transport,” page 30-1. 15-4 Controls and Adjustments Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 25: Cutter Bar Pitch - Adjust

    Each consecutive hole changes blade cutting height approximately 13 mm. FRONT Step 4: Install pin (A) and hairpin clip (C). Step 5: Fully raise cutter bars and disengage cutter bar lift lock. Refer to page 15-2. Position 1 Position 4 Splendimo 550 P Controls and Adjustments 15-5...

  • Page 26: Cutter Bar Pitch - Adjust

    Each consecutive hole changes blade cutting height approximately FRONT 8 mm. Step 4: Install pin (A) and hairpin clip (C). Step 5: Fully raise cutter bars and disengage cutter bar lift lock. Refer to Position 2 page 15-2. Position 7 15-6 Controls and Adjustments Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 27: Cutter Bar Flotation

    Mower is operated with a different tractor. Different tire sizes and PTO shaft heights from one tractor to another may affect flotation. • Field terrain conditions have changed. • Any flotation system components have been changed. Splendimo 550 P Controls and Adjustments 15-7...

  • Page 28: Cutter Bar Flotation - Adjust

    To make lighter: • Loosen lock nut (2) and tighten lock nut (1). • Tighten lock nut (2) when after setting is reached. Step 3: Adjust both springs evenly. Step 4: Repeat for other side. 15-8 Controls and Adjustments Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 29: Shutdown Procedure

    Move tractor hydraulic control for swing/fold circuit to FLOAT position and cycle controller switch (A) from “N” to fold and back. This will relieve pressure from swing and fold circuits. Step 8: Shut off engine and remove key. Splendimo 550 P Shutdown Procedure 20-1...
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  • Page 31: Preparing The Tractor

    WARNING: Loss of steering or braking control can cause death or serious injury. Use a tractor that is large enough for sufficient steering and braking control. Do not tow equipment over 32 km/h. Minimum tractor mass is 1905 kg. Splendimo 550 P Preparing the Tractor 25-1...

  • Page 32: Controls Familiarity

    18-22" 46–56 cm (46-56 cm) Sway Blocks - Adjust Adjust lift arm anti-sway blocks (1) to eliminate arm swing. Minimum distance between insides of hitch points should be 83 cm. 83 cm 25-2 Preparing the Tractor Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 33: Transporting The Machine

    Step 7: Ensure tongue swing/fold circuit transport lock valves are moved to locked position. Refer to “Tongue Swing Lock Valves,” page 15-1. Step 8: Ensure mower tires are inflated to 200 kPa (2 bar). Splendimo 550 P Transporting the Machine 30-1...
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  • Page 35: Pre-Season Inspection

    • Check blade-retaining clips for proper installation. • Check that all cutter blades pivot freely. • Check cutter blades for excessive wear or damage. • Check that all mower bar disc assemblies rotate freely. Splendimo 550 P Pre-Season Inspection 35-1...
  • Page 36 Ensure slip clutch is operating correctly as described on page 40-6. • Adjust cutter bar flotation as described on page 15-8. • Check condition of highway lights, harness, tractor plug, and wiring for dirt, damage and wear. 35-2 Pre-Season Inspection Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 37: Preparing The Machine

    Remove excess shield length (6). Length (6) should be equal to length (5). Step 9: Remove all sharp edges, burrs, and metal filings from shaft (2). Thoroughly clean, lubricate, assemble, and reinstall primary PTO shaft. Refer to “PTO Shafts - Clean and Grease,” page 50-23. Splendimo 550 P Preparing the Machine 40-1...

  • Page 38: Attach Mower To Tractor

    WARNING: The normal operating position of the 3-point lift arms is when the PTO shaft is horizontal. Failure to keep 3-point lift arms in this position can result in damage to PTO shaft or tractor. 40-2 Preparing the Machine Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 39: Hydraulic Hoses - Connect

    If tractor hydraulic control movement needs to be reversed, switch hoses at the tractor quick-couplers. • Mark implement hoses and tractor quick-couplers to ensure the same tractor hydraulic control functionality whenever the implement is attached to the tractor. Splendimo 550 P Preparing the Machine 40-3...

  • Page 40: Light Harness - Connect

    Connect light harness (C) to tractor electrical outlet (D). If tractor is not equipped with an outlet, contact tractor dealer for outlet installation. • Check to ensure lighting is operating correctly. S/N 224–UP 40-4 Preparing the Machine Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 41: Controller - Prepare

    Connect white wire (5) to negative (-) terminal of tractor battery. Step 2: Connect controller harness (2) to tractor harness at connector (1). Step 3: Connect tractor harness to mower harness at connector (3). Splendimo 550 P Preparing the Machine 40-5...

  • Page 42: Slip Clutch - Break In

    Lower 3-point hitch until stand is on the ground. Step 8: Unhook PTO shaft and place in PTO cradle (2). Step 9: Unhook hydraulic hoses and electrical harnesses. Place in storage holder (1). Step 10: Disconnect lower links of 3-point hitch. 40-6 Preparing the Machine Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 43: Operating The Machine

    Refer to “Cutter Bar Pitch - Adjust,” page 15-5. • Refer to “Cutter Bar Flotation - Adjust,” page 15-8. Survey area around machine and ensure everyone is away before starting or moving mower. Splendimo 550 P Operating the Machine 45-1...

  • Page 44: Recommended Settings

    15-5. Alfalfa Grasses Short Crop Pitch Control (5) or (6) (6) or (7) Setting (A) Rocky Field Muddy Field Cane Crops Pitch Control Setting (A) Position (1) is for transport only. FRONT 45-2 Operating the Machine Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 45 Keep all shields and curtains in place during operation; do not lift or reach under curtains. Never allow anyone to ride or stand on mower. Do not use mower in populated area or along roadside. Use only for agricultural mowing. Splendimo 550 P Operating the Machine 45-3...

  • Page 46: Transport Locks - Disengage

    For the second round, travel in the opposite direction to mow the crop laid down by the tractor wheels in the opening round. Steer mower around obstacles using tongue swing function to minimize tractor steering as Step 3: described below. 45-4 Operating the Machine Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 47: Steering The Mower

    Step 3: Turn sharply toward the uncut crop. Step 4: At the halfway point of the turn, reposition mower from left towards right side of tractor (B). Splendimo 550 P Operating the Machine 45-5...

  • Page 48: Flotation Pressure - Check

    Pressure may decrease slightly and gradually over time due to normal amounts of hydraulic system leakage and temperature, but should generally remain consistent. When cutter bars are raised, gauge (1) reading will increase. This is normal. 45-6 Operating the Machine Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    • If a problem is encountered that is not understood or cannot be solved, contact your authorized independent Lely dealer. • Read and understand the safety messages and procedures of this Maintenance section before performing any required maintenance.

  • Page 50: Cutter Bar Access

    Replace any damaged or missing signs. When attaching signs, the temperature of the mounting surface must be at least 5°C. The mounting surface must also be clean and dry. • When replacing a machine component with a sign attached, replace sign also. • Replacement signs can be purchased from your Lely equipment dealer. 50-2 Maintenance Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 51: Maintenance Intervals

    PTO Shafts - Clean and Grease  Cutter Blades - Replace  Curtains - Check/Replace  Slip Clutch - Check  Slip Clutch Friction Discs - Replace  Timing (Cutter Bars) - Adjust  Preparing for Storage Splendimo 550 P Maintenance 50-3...

  • Page 52: 50-4 Maintenance - Before Each Use

    FTER NITIAL OURS Lug Nut - Torque Check After the first eight hours of operation, check transport wheel lug bolts (1) to ensure they are torqued to 270 Nm (27.0 kgm). 50-4 Maintenance - Before Each Use Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 53: Maintenance - 8 Hours

    Apply 2–3 shots of grease to overrunning clutch fittings (A) every 8 hours. • Apply 2–3 shots of grease to U-joint fitting (B) every 50 hours. Viewed from underneath tongue. Remove D-pin (C) and rotate cover down for access as shown. MOWER TRACTOR Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 8 Hours 50-5...

  • Page 54: Primary Pto Shaft - Grease

    Fitting (1) on mower end of PTO shaft is best accessed by removing driveline from swivel gearbox input shaft. Refer to page 50-23. • Apply 2 shots of grease to fittings (2) every 50 hours. • Lightly oil locking collars (4) every 50 hours. 50-6 Maintenance - 8 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 55: Secondary Pto Shaft - Grease

    Slip Clutch Hub - Grease • Apply 5–6 shots of grease to fitting (5) once per season. Rotate shield (8) up to access grease fittings. NOTICE: Never operate machine without all shielding installed. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 8 Hours 50-7...

  • Page 56: Cross Pto Shafts - Grease

    Apply 2–3 shots of grease to fittings (1) every 50 hours. • Apply 2 shots of grease to fittings (2) every 50 hours. Rotate shield (4) up as shown to access grease fitting. NOTICE: Never operate machine without all shielding installed. 50-8 Maintenance - 8 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 57: Cutter Bars - Check

    Press pin down so it does not catch hay. • Check skid plate (5) for wear. • Check elements (6) and spacers (7) for damage and/or leaking lubricant. • Check for mud or other foreign material wedged under disc (2). Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 8 Hours 50-9...

  • Page 58: Cutter Elements Grease - Check For Leaks

    Ensure blades on one element are 90° from the blades of the adjoining elements, as shown above. Center elements (1), however, must be parallel. If cutter elements (1) are not parallel, refer to page 50-40. 50-10 Maintenance - 8 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 59: Cutter Blades - Check

    Do not resharpen blades since this will affect the strength of the blades and may cause them to break. Use only Lely blades. Other blades may lack strength or be incompatible with Blade Retention system. Blade failure or loss of blades may occur if the wrong blades are used. This could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 60: Pto Shaft Shields

    Damaged curtains must be replaced. Use your good judgment and the guidelines in “Curtain - Replace,” page 50-37, to determine whether a curtain needs to be replaced. 50-12 Maintenance - 8 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 61: Maintenance - 50 Hours

    Engage cutter bar lift lock before doing any work under machine. • Apply 2–3 shots of grease to fittings (1). NOTICE: Cutter bar curtain removed for illustrative purposes. Never operate mower without curtain installed and in good condition. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 50 Hours 50-13...

  • Page 62: Jackshaft - Grease

    Check hydraulic lines and fittings for leaks or damage. Check for rubbing or pinching of lines which might damage the line. Repair or replace as necessary. When a hose with a protective sleeve is replaced, always install a protective sleeve over the new hose. 50-14 Maintenance - 100 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 63: Gearbox Oil Levels - Check

    (1) and add oil until oil drips from bottom of check plug hole. Refer to “Lubricants,” page 60-1, for recommended Lubricant specifications and quantities. Step 4: Reinstall breather cap and check plug. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 100 Hours 50-15...

  • Page 64: Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Front)

    If oil does not drip from bottom of check plug hole, remove breather cap (2) and add oil until oil Step 3: drips from bottom of check plug hole. Refer to “Lubricants,” page 60-1, for recommended Lubricant specifications and quantities. Step 4: Reinstall breather cap and check plug. 50-16 Maintenance - 100 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 65: Maintenance - 500 Hours

    Add new oil until oil drips from bottom of check plug hole. Refer to “Lubricants,” page 60-1, for recommended Lubricant specifications and quantities. Step 5: Reinstall check plug (2) and breather cap (1). Step 6: Repeat for other side. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 500 Hours 50-17...

  • Page 66: Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Rear) - Change Oil

    Add new oil until oil drips from bottom of check plug hole. Refer to Step 4: “Lubricants,” page 60-1, for recommended Lubricant specifications and quantities. Reinstall check plug (2) and breather cap (1). Step 5: 50-18 Maintenance - 500 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 67: Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Front) - Change Oil

    Add new oil until oil drips from bottom of check plug hole. Refer to “Lubricants,” page 60-1, for recommended Lubricant specifications and quantities. Step 5: Reinstall check plug (2) and breather cap (1). Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 500 Hours 50-19...

  • Page 68: Cutter Elements - Replace Grease

    Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 20-1. Step 2: Remove cotter pin (4), nut (2), pressure block and seal (3), and disc (5). Step 3: Clean area thoroughly around top of cutter element (1). 50-20 Maintenance - 500 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 69: Grease - Replace

    Disc clamp castle nut is torqued to 150–250 Nm (15–25 kgm). Step 6: Install cotter pin. Bend cotter pin around castle nut and not over the top. Press it down so it does not protrude from the pressure block and catch hay. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 500 Hours 50-21...

  • Page 70: Maintenance - 1000 Hours

    Step 18: Mount wheel and rim assembly (2). Step 19: Install lug nuts (9). Torque to 270 Nm (27.0 kgm). Step 20: Remove blocks and lower jack. Repeat procedure for the other wheel. 50-22 Maintenance - 1000 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 71: Pto Shafts - Clean And Grease

    Continue to push PTO shaft rearward until collar snaps into locked position. Pull forward sharply on rear half of PTO shaft to ensure it is solidly attached to swivel gearbox shaft. Connect shield chain. Step 4: Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 1000 Hours 50-23...

  • Page 72: Secondary Pto Shaft - Remove/Install

    Repeat Steps 1–5 to secure front half of PTO shaft to jackshaft (4). Step 7: Connect shield chains (3). Step 8: Step 9: Reinstall shield (2) on tabs (1) and close shield (7). 50-24 Maintenance - 1000 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 73: Cross Pto Shafts - Remove/Install

    Push PTO shaft outward until PTO shaft yoke bolt hole is aligned with groove in cutter bar drive gearbox input shaft. Step 5: Install retaining bolt (2) and secure with lock nut. Step 6: Close shield (3). Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 1000 Hours 50-25...
  • Page 74 Push PTO shaft inward until PTO shaft Step 8: yoke bolt hole is aligned with groove in rear swivel gearbox output shaft. Install retaining bolt and secure with lock Step 9: nut. Step 10: Connect shield chains (1). 50-26 Maintenance - 1000 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 75: Primary And Cross Pto Shafts - Clean And Grease

    Repeat Steps 3–6 for other half of PTO shaft. Step 7: Using a suitable brush, apply an even coat of fresh grease to inner race Step 8: of shield bearing (5) and male sliding profile (6). Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 1000 Hours 50-27...
  • Page 76 Align tab (7) with groove (8) and slide male sliding profile into female sliding profile. Step 15: Reinstall PTO shaft on mower. For primary PTO shaft, refer to page 50-23. For cross PTO shafts, refer to page 50-25. 50-28 Maintenance - 1000 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 77: Secondary Pto Shaft - Clean And Grease

    Repeat Steps 3–6 for other half of PTO shaft. Step 8: Using a suitable brush, apply an even coat of fresh grease to inner race of shield bearing (6) and sliding profile (7). Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - 1000 Hours 50-29...
  • Page 78 Step 14: Align spot weld (9) with wide slot (10) when reinstalling front half of PTO shaft in rear half of PTO shaft. Step 15: Reinstall PTO shaft. Refer to page 50-24. 50-30 Maintenance - 1000 Hours Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 79: Maintenance - As Required

    Do not resharpen blades since this will affect the strength of the blades and may cause them to break. Use only Lely blades. Other blades may lack strength or be incompatible with Blade Retention system. Blade failure or loss of blades may occur if the wrong blades are used. This could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 80: Blades Replacement Timing

    Blades should always be replaced in pairs to keep cutting element balanced. • Always use new blade retaining clips when replacing blades. New blade retaining clips are included with new Lely blades and need not be ordered separately. • Check condition of blade pins (2) when replacing blades. Replace if worn or damaged.

  • Page 81: Blades - Remove

    Insert forked end of blade change tool (3) between disc (5) and blade retaining clip (4) as shown. When not in use, store blade change tool in holder (6). Refer to the Parts Manual when ordering a replacement blade change tool. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - As Required 50-33...
  • Page 82 (1). Pull Remove blade retaining clip, then use the blade change tool as shown to Step 6: separate blade pin and blade (8) from the disc. 50-34 Maintenance - As Required Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 83: Blade Stops - Check

    Check disc (1), blade retaining clip (2), pressure block (3), nut (4), split pin (5), and blade pin (6). Replace any damaged or worn parts with new Lely parts. Never substitute parts that are not genuine Lely parts. Disc Leading Edges - Check...

  • Page 84: Blades - Install

    Using the blade change tool as shown, drive blade retaining clip into its operating position. Check that blades swing freely after installing blade retaining clip. Ensure blade retaining clip is fully snapped in place over ramp before operating machine. 50-36 Maintenance - As Required Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 85: Curtains - Check/Replace

    When replacing a curtain, use only Lely replacement curtains, which are only available from Lely dealers. Never use a curtain that is not supplied by Lely. Curtains of a different shape or material may not provide as much protection from punctures, tearing, or other damage.

  • Page 86: Slip Clutch - Access

    Slip Clutch Friction Discs - Check The condition of the friction disc can be determined without disassembling clutch. If tab (3) is against main housing (4), new friction discs are needed. 50-38 Maintenance - As Required Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 87: Slip Clutch Friction Discs - Replace

    Add spring (6) so small inside diameter of spring is against fins of pressure plate (5). Step 3: Assemble compression plate (7), bolts (8), and nuts (9); tighten to 41 Nm (4.1 kgm). Step 4: Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - As Required 50-39...

  • Page 88: Timing (Cutter Bars) - Adjust

    (1) parallel as shown above. Step 7: Reinstall PTO shaft on gearbox (3) input shaft and secure with nut and bolt (5). Reinstall shield chain (2) and lower shield (4). Step 8: 50-40 Maintenance - As Required Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 89 Always make cutter bar timing adjustments at cutter drive gearbox (A) and never at rear swivel gearbox (B). Normal High-angle (78°) U-joints are installed at locations (B). Difference in high-angle and normal U-joint is shown at right. Splendimo 550 P Maintenance - As Required 50-41...

  • Page 90: Direction Of Rotation - Cutter Elements

    Relieve pressure from hydraulic system as described on page 20-1. • Lubricate all grease points on the machine. • Coat exposed hydraulic cylinder rods with grease to prevent rusting. Removing from Storage • Refer to “Pre-Season Inspection,” page 35-1. 50-42 Maintenance - As Required Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 91: Schematics And Theory Of Operation

    +12V power from battery Yellow +12V to solenoids = Male Connector Pins = Female Connector Pins TO TRACTOR HARNESS (Continued on next page...) Terminal (2) – Red Terminal (3) – Yellow Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-1...
  • Page 92 Yellow White +12V to solenoids Swing Solenoid Ground to battery Yellow White White Fold Swing Fold Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Swing Fold Solenoid Solenoid Fold Fold Solenoid Solenoid S/N 101–223 S/N 224–UP 55-2 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 93 Highway Lighting Components (S/N 224–Up) Tractor Connection Lights – Right Side Lights – Left Side Pin Number Wire Color Pin Name Yellow Blue (if used )54G White Green (View from Front) Brown Black Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-3...

  • Page 94: Theory Of Operation - Cutter Bar Lift/Flotation Circuit

    Step 4: When force required to further compress nitrogen gas and oil inside the accumulator exceeds force required to raise cutter bars, cutter bar lift cylinder retracts and cutter bars raise. 55-4 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 95: Hydraulic Operation - Cutter Bars (Lowered)

    Compressed nitrogen gas inside the accumulator maintains pressure in the base end of take-up cylinder and rod end of cutter bar lift cylinder. Pressure in rod end of cutter bar lift cylinder will help support weight of cutter bars, providing Step 7: flotation. Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-5...

  • Page 96: Hydraulic Operation - Cutter Bars (Adjust Flotation)

    Operator gradually opens valve (1). This returns excess oil to tractor and reduces accumulator pressure until desired flotation setting is achieved, at which point valve (1) is closed to resume normal operation. 55-6 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting - Cutter Bar Lift/Flotation Circuit

    If pressure reading decreases at this point, either valve (4) or take-up cylinder internal seal is leaking. • Relieve system pressure, replace valve (4), and repeat Step 5. If pressure reading still decreases, take-up cylinder internal seal is leaking. Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-7...
  • Page 98 WING IRCUITS Swing Cylinder (Rod) (Base) Left Fold Cylinder (Base) (Rod) Right Fold Cylinder Front NOTE: Port designations “S1,” “S2,” et cetera, are Swing stamped into valve block. Solenoid Fold Solenoids 55-8 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 99: Hydraulic Connections - Swing & Fold Circuits (S/N 101-223)

    Swing Cylinder (Rod) (Base) S2 OUT Left Fold Cylinder (Base) (Rod) Right Fold Cylinder Front NOTE: Port designations “S1,” “S2,” et cetera, are Swing stamped into valve block. Solenoid Fold Solenoids Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-9...

  • Page 100: Theory Of Operation - Swing & Fold Circuits

    (1) will energize and close, fold solenoids (2) and (3) will energize and open. Oil will flow only through the fold cylinders circuit. Direction of tongue swing and fold cylinder movement is controlled by tractor hydraulic control. S/N 101–223 S/N 224–Up 55-10 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 101: Hydraulic Schematic - Solenoid Valve Block (S/N 101-223)

    Hydraulic Schematic - Solenoid Valve Block (S/N 101–223) (Rod) (Base) Right Fold Cylinder (Base) (Rod) Left Fold Cylinder Swing Cylinder = Normally Open Swing Solenoid = Normally Closed Fold Solenoid = Normally Closed Fold Solenoid Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-11...

  • Page 102: Hydraulic Schematic - Solenoid Valve Block (S/N 224-Up)

    RIGHT FOLD CYL. ARM Right Fold Cylinder SWING CYL. Swing Cylinder 1100 PSI 1100 PSI ORFI O 0.063 = Normally Open Swing Solenoid = Normally Closed Fold Solenoid = Normally Closed Fold Solenoid 55-12 Schematics and Theory of Operation Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting - Swing & Fold Circuits

    “Electrical Diagram,” page 55- Solenoid (1) or (3) stuck in closed position. Fold does not FOLD position All solenoids magnetized operate. Cross PTO shafts out of phase. Refer to page 50-41. Splendimo 550 P Schematics and Theory of Operation 55-13...
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  • Page 105: Specifications

    -12° to 49°C air temperature: 85W-140 gear lubricant 1.7 L each Quantities may vary; fill to bottom of check plugs. Rear Swivel Hitch Gearbox Lubrication approximately 0.65 L Upper Gearbox Lower Gearbox approximately 1.8 L each Splendimo 550 P Specifications 60-1...

  • Page 106: Machine Specifications

    Innovators in Agriculture ACHINE PECIFICATIONS Splendimo 550 P Weight Overall Mower 2858 kg Tongue Weight - Maximum (with machine folded for transport) 770 kg Height Transport 198 cm Working 198 cm Width Transport 257 cm Working 7.5 m Length Transport 7.5 m...

  • Page 107: Assembly

    Ensure tires are inflated to 200 kPa (2 bar). URTAIN UPPORT NSTALL Left Front Secure curtain tab (A) to left side cutter bar frame with hardware already installed in that location. Ensure curtain tab (A) faces forward. Splendimo 550 P Assembly 65-1...

  • Page 108: Curtains - Install

    Step 9: Install guard (7) and secure with four M8 x 30 bolts and lock nuts at locations (8). Both left and right guards (7) are the same part and can be installed on either side. 65-2 Assembly Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 109 Install M8 x 30 bolt, flat washer, and lock nut as described above at locations (12). Install guard (14) and secure with four M8 x 30 bolts and lock nuts at Step 19: front and rear (hidden) locations (16). Splendimo 550 P Assembly 65-3...
  • Page 110 Secure center curtain (29) with M8 x 30 bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts at locations (28). Step 23: Secure center curtain (29) and left curtain (30) with M8 x 20 bolt, flat washer, and lock nut at location (31). 65-4 Assembly Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 111 Thick section (37) of right side curtain (35) must be towards front of mower. Step 26: Secure remaining curtains (35) with M8 x 20 bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts at locations (36). Left Right Splendimo 550 P Assembly 65-5...

  • Page 112: Headstock, Pto Shield, And Toolbox - Install

    (3), and secure by reinstalling bolts (6). Secure toolbox (2) to plate (3) using two M8 x 20 bolts. Step 5: Secure PTO shield (5) to front side of gearbox using four M8 x Step 6: 16 bolts (7) and washers. 65-6 Assembly Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 113: Light Mounts - Install

    Light (11), reflector (12), warning panel (13) should already be mounted onto to the light mount (2). Step 5: Plug light harness (14) into harness connector (15) in main frame. See illustration above to correctly plug light harnesses together. Splendimo 550 P Assembly 65-7...
  • Page 114 Innovators in Agriculture Step 6: Ensure wheel chocks (16) are in storage position as shown. 65-8 Assembly Splendimo 550 P...

  • Page 115: Decals - Install

    Gradually press decal adhesive surface against tongue from rear to front using straightedge tool. Installing decal in this way will help prevent wrinkles and bubbles from forming between tongue and decal. Repeat procedure above to install decal (1) on other side of tongue. Step 10: Splendimo 550 P Assembly 65-9...
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  • Page 117: Options

    Insert tab (2) into slot (4) in bottom of standard skid plate and pull wear skid plate up and align Step 12: slots with holes underneath standard skid plate (1). Step 13: Install two screws (3) and tighten. WATH HEEL Refer to instructions provided with the swath wheel kit. Splendimo 550 P Options 70-1...

  • Page 118: Feed Assist Kit

    Innovators in Agriculture SSIST Refer to instructions provided with the feed assist kit. CW Rotation - (View from Top) CCW Rotation - (View from Top) 70-2 Options Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 119 Direction of Rotation - Cutter Elements, 50-42 Machine Specifications, 60-2 Disc Components, 50-35 Maintenance - 100 Hours, 50-14 Disconnect Mower from Tractor, 40-6 Maintenance - 1000 Hours, 50-22 Maintenance - 50 Hours, 50-13 Maintenance - 500 Hours, 50-17 Splendimo 550 P Index i...
  • Page 120 Shutdown Procedure, 20-1 Skid Plates - Check, 50-10 Slip Clutch - Access, 50-38 Slip Clutch - Assemble, 50-39 Slip Clutch - Break In, 40-6 Slip Clutch - Break In, 50-37 Slip Clutch - Check, 50-37 ii Index Splendimo 550 P...
  • Page 121 20-3, 20-6, 20-7, 20-8, 23-1, 40-1, 40-3, 40-4, 40-6, 50- new control valve and changing to black o1_02 November 2, 50-6, 60-5, 60-12, 60-22, 60-36, 70-2 through 70-13, painted cylinders, with updates to 80-7, Section 85 Options is new, and Index. graphics. Splendimo 550 P Revision History...
  • Page 122 Innovators in Agriculture LELY INDUSTRIES NV Cornelis van der Lelylaan 1 NL-3147 PB Maassluis Tel +31 (0)88 - 12 28 221 Fax +31 (0)88 - 12 28 222 www.lely.com Live Life Lely...

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