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- Page 1 PZ 320C O p e r a t i o n m a n u a l Issue 04/2009 Date of printing 7.2009 Language From machinenumber (PIN) VGLP000010 Serial number (PSN) 01LP01 Reference number ZNA032EN...
- Page 2 5667 KP Geldrop The Netherlands Phone +31 40 2893300 KUHN-GELDROP B.V., retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. The right to technical revision is reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Preface.............. 4 Preparation at the field ......... 40 Target group of this operation manual Safety Symbols used Performing settings Prior to mowing Safety instructions .......... 6 Placing into working position For your safety Cutting height adjustment Safety decals at the machine Ground pressure Who is allowed to operate the machine? -
Page 4: Preface
Preface Preface This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control, T a r g e t g r o u p o f use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for t h i s o p e r a t i o n a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine. -
Page 5: Symbols Used
Preface In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used: S y m b o l s u s e d • A bullet stands at enumerations > A triangle stands at steps, which you must do → An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages [+] The plus sign shows that it involves optional equipment, which does not belong to the standard model. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific F o r y o u r s a f e t y safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety instructions • because of your own safety •... -
Page 7: Safety Decals At The Machine
Safety instructions The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a S a f e t y d e c a l s a t safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety t h e m a c h i n e decals and signs clean and legible at all times. - Page 8 Safety instructions M e a n i n g o f t h e s a f e t y d e c a l s Keep distance; objects can be flung away at very high speed Keep distance of the machine; objects, like stones and other debris, can be flung away at very high speed (250 - 300 km/h).
- Page 9 Safety instructions Read the operation manual carefully Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into operation. Do not find or stop a hydraulic leakage by hand The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Never attempt to find or even to stop a hydraulic leakage with your hands.
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Page 10: Who Is Allowed To Operate The Machine
Safety instructions Authorised people only W h o i s a l l o w e d t o The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by authorised o p e r a t e t h e people who have been informed about the dangers when handling the machine. -
Page 11: Hitching The Machine
Safety instructions Increased danger of injury H i t c h i n g t h e While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of m a c h i n e injury occurs. Therefore: • prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and remove the ignition key •... -
Page 12: Weight And Ballasting Determination
Safety instructions Obey the maximum permissible weight, permissible axle loads W e i g h t a n d and tyre load carrying capacities b a l l a s t i n g The mounting of machines to the front or to the rear 3-point linkage shall not result in exceeding d e t e r m i n a t i o n •... - Page 13 Safety instructions The following data must be determined / calculated: D a t a t o b e d e t e r m i n e d / • c a l c u l a t e d the distance from the centre of gravity for the combined front mounted machine / front ballast to the front axle centre - F •...
- Page 14 Safety instructions If with the rear mounted machine the required minimum rear ballasting R e a l t o t a l w e i g h t cannot be reached, the weight of the rear mounted machine has to be at least the weight of the minimum ballasting at the rear.
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Page 15: Hydraulics
Safety instructions Hydraulic couplings only pressureless H y d r a u l i c s Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can cause accidental movements of the machine. High pressure in the hydraulic system The hydraulic system is under high pressure. -
Page 16: Road Transport
Safety instructions Pay attention to a road-safe condition R o a d t r a n s p o r t When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs: •... -
Page 17: Working With The Machine
Safety instructions First use only after instruction W o r k i n g w i t h t h e The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by m a c h i n e employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the manufacturer. - Page 18 Safety instructions Drive adapted to ground conditions Always drive with caution on sloping or moving ground. Respect the maximum load permitted per axle and the total working weight authorised. Blockage of a security device In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on the machine without •...
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Page 19: Unhitching The Machine
Safety instructions Increased danger of injury U n h i t c h i n g t h e While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of m a c h i n e injury occurs. Therefore: •... -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Safety instructions Observe the care and maintenance intervals C a r e a n d Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation m a i n t e n a n c e manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused. -
Page 21: Further Prescriptions
Safety instructions Careful when cleaning with high-pressure cleaner The machine can be cleaned with water or steam. Clean bearings, plastic parts and hydraulic hoses with low pressure only. Too high pressure can damage these parts. No aggressive wax additives When cleaning do not use aggressive wax additives. Bright metal surfaces can get damaged. -
Page 22: Warranty
Safety instructions Disregard of the 'Safety instructions', inadequate maintenance, use of W a r r a n t y the machine other than for its intended purpose, overloading or unauthorised modification of the machine, renders the manufacturer's warranty and responsibility void. -
Page 23: Acquaintance With The Machine
Acquaintance with the machine This chapter contains general information about your machine and Acquaintance with the machine information about: • characteristics • technical specifications This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for cutting and D e s t i n a t i o n o f t h e conditioning of non or insignificantly ligneous plants, mainly grasses, m a c h i n e taking into account all prescriptions, procedures, etcetera as stated... -
Page 24: Description Of The Components
Acquaintance with the machine D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e c o m p o n e n t s Hitching frame Front guard Mowing unit Support jack Lateral guard... - Page 25 Acquaintance with the machine T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s D i m e n s i o n s / w e i g h t Weight (kg) Maximum weight 1,000...
- Page 26 Acquaintance with the machine T r a c t o r r e q u i r e m e n t s Hydraulics 1 single acting control valve 1 double acting control valve PTO horsepower (kW/hp) 66/88 and up PTO speed (rpm) 1000 Hitching category...
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Page 27: Delivery And Preparation
Delivery and preparation Delivery and preparation Completely delivered C h e c k i n g t h e The machine is delivered completely. In case parts are not mounted, d e l i v e r y please contact your dealer. The machine must be checked after delivery. -
Page 28: Hitching The Machine
Hitching the machine Hitching the machine Increased danger of injury S a f e t y • Prevent the tractor from rolling away • Never stay between the tractor and the machine during hitching • Operate the 3-point hitch slowly and carefully In case of negligence serious or deadly injuries can occur. -
Page 29: Lower Link Pins
Hitching the machine The lower link pins can be adjusted according to L o w e r l i n k p i n s • the track width of the tractor • an optional front mower C h e c k i n g t h e o f f s e t >... -
Page 30: Hitching To The 3-Point Hitch
Hitching the machine The machine is ex works provided for hitching to a category II or III 3- H i t c h i n g t o t h e 3 - point hitch. p o i n t h i t c h Fix the tractor lower links Fix the tractor lower links after hitching of the machine. -
Page 31: Coupling The Pto Drive Shaft
Hitching the machine Do not use a hammer C o u p l i n g t h e p t o The pto drive shaft may not be mounted using a hammer or other d r i v e s h a f t equivalent tools. -
Page 32: Connections
Hitching the machine C o n n e c t i o n s Hydraulic coupling only pressureless H y d r a u l i c Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and c o n n e c t i o n s machine hydraulics are pressureless. - Page 33 Hitching the machine Before coupling and uncoupling of the hydraulic hoses, all hydraulic C o u p l i n g valves must be closed. Receptacles > Close all hydraulic valves > Make sure the tractor hydraulic device is pressureless >...
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Page 34: Preparation For Use
Preparation for use Preparation for use Obey safety instructions S a f e t y Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety instructions can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Guarantee correct hydraulic coupling Check before using if all hydraulic couplings are coupled correct to the single and double acting valves. -
Page 35: General
Preparation for use For the realization of all preparations counts: G e n e r a l • Secure the machine • Check the tractor’s tyre pressure The following settings have to be realized before using the machine: • top and lower link adjustment •... -
Page 36: Hitching Frame Height
Preparation for use The hitching frame must be adjusted so, that the arrow points to the H i t c h i n g f r a m e bolt. Then the optimum hitching frame height is achieved. h e i g h t >... -
Page 37: Road Transport
Road transport Road transport Before road transport will take place, please read the following safety S a f e t y instructions. The compliance is prescribed and helps you to avoid accidents. Close valves Before road transport close all valves. With open valves and false operation the lifting cylinder can be lowered. -
Page 38: Placing Into Transport Position
Road transport Guarantee correct hydraulic couplings P l a c i n g i n t o Before preparing the machine, strictly check if the hydraulic couplings t r a n s p o r t p o s i t i o n are coupled correctly to a single acting hydraulic valve. -
Page 39: Road Transport
Road transport Check the machine before road transport by means of the checklist: C h e c k i n g t h e m a c h i n e • Machine is fully folded? • Tractor hydraulic is switched off? •... -
Page 40: Preparation At The Field
Preparation at the field Preparation at the field Obey the safety instructions S a f e t y Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety information can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Secure tractor and machine •... -
Page 41: Placing Into Working Position
Preparation at the field Before use, the mowing unit must be fully lowered in working position. P l a c i n g i n t o w o r k i n g p o s i t i o n >... -
Page 42: Cutting Height Adjustment
Preparation at the field The cutting height is adjusted continuously by the outer drums. C u t t i n g h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t Before adjusting the cutting height, the mowing unit must be positioned horizontally. -
Page 43: Ground Pressure
Preparation at the field The ground compensation of the machine takes place by the cylinder, G r o u n d p r e s s u r e located between the mowing unit and the hitching frame. The machine must be equally lifted from the ground. G r o u n d p r e s s u r e The ground pressure must be about 80 - 100 bar, shown in the c h e c k... -
Page 44: Conditioner
Preparation at the field The conditioner can be adjusted depending on the crop conditions C o n d i t i o n e r and the required conditioning result. The conditioner can be adjusted by: • the swath guides •... - Page 45 Preparation at the field The conditioning plate can be adjusted. The conditioning plate can be C o n d i t i o n i n g p l a t e set in 4 positions between: a d j u s t m e n t •...
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Page 46: Use At The Field
Use at the field Use at the field No adjustment on a working machine S a f e t y It is prohibited to do adjustments on a working or moving machine. Driving along at the machine prohibited It is never allowed that people or objects drive along at the machine. Driving along at the machine is perilous and prohibited. -
Page 47: Driving Speed
Use at the field No persons in the working area D r i v i n g s p e e d Take care of no people be in the turning and working area of the machine. People can get grabbed by the machine within this area. Serious or deadly injuries can occur. -
Page 48: Headland Driving
Use at the field Regard to the condition of the soil H e a d l a n d d r i v i n g Especially during headland driving regard to the condition of the soil Headland with a raised machine. The principles during turning at slopes are position absolute to be regarded. -
Page 49: End Of Working
Use at the field The drive of the machine must have completely stopped any rotation E n d o f w o r k i n g prior to commencing the folding up procedure of the lateral guards. At the end of the job: >... -
Page 50: Cleaning And Caring
Cleaning and caring Cleaning and caring For all cleaning and caring activities applies: S a f e t y Do not penetrate bearings and hydraulic parts Be careful when cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner. Bearings, sealings and bolted joints are not waterproof. To avoid machine damages never penetrate bearings, sealings and bolted joints with water. -
Page 51: Storing The Machine
Storing the machine Storing the machine Obey the safety instructions S a f e t y Obey the safety instructions at the execution of all work. Ignoring the safety information can lead to serious or deadly injuries. Machine is no toy Store the machine in an area away from human activity. - Page 52 Storing the machine After every working day: C l e a n i n g o f d r u m s / > clean the space between drums and skid discs s k i d d i s c s...
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Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance For all maintenance work applies: S a f e t y Take care of the safety instructions Definitely take care of the safety instructions during all work. In case of negligence of the safety instructions serious or deadly accidents can occur. - Page 54 Maintenance Additives in oil and lubricants can have, under circumstances, harmful P r o t e c t i o n m e a s u r e s effects to health. Because an indication according to the danger order i n c o n t a c t w i t h o i l o r is not necessary, therefore in principle please pay attention to: l u b r i c a n t s...
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Page 55: General
Maintenance This information is related to all maintenance work. At all maintenance G e n e r a l work the machine must be secured in working position. In case the transport position is necessary for maintenance, you will find suitable tips to the maintenance work. -
Page 56: Attaching Elements
Maintenance Before doing any maintenance, the following must be obtained: M a i n t e n a n c e • Clean the machine before doing any repair work i n t e r v a l s • Never work on the machine while it is running •... - Page 57 Maintenance • • • • »Checking the oil level« • • • • »Changing the oil« • • • • »Filling the L-gearbox«...
- Page 58 Maintenance A t t a c h i n g e l e m e n t s All bolts and nuts must be screwed tighter: S c r e w i n g b o l t s • after the first 5 working hours t i g h t e r •...
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Page 59: Tightening Torques
Maintenance All screwed joints on this machine must be torqued in accordance with T i g h t e n i n g the values given in this table below unless indicated otherwise. t o r q u e s On this machine, 8.8 is both standard and minimum quality used. -
Page 60: Pto Drive Shaft
Maintenance The length of the pto drive shaft has to be adapted. This depends on P t o d r i v e s h a f t the distance between tractor and machine. Protection tube Profiled tube Protection tube Profiled tube Correct length C h e c k i n g l e n g t h o f... - Page 61 Maintenance Prior to beginning the new season, the correct function of the slip S l i p c l u t c h clutch must be checked. This clutch is placed nearby the L-gearbox. Nuts Proceed as follows: > Tighten all the nuts equally >...
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Page 62: Lubrication
Maintenance All grease nipples must be greased after every cleaning with a high- L u b r i c a t i o n pressure cleaner. L u b r i c a t i o n m a r k s Grease Specification Grease... - Page 63 Maintenance L i f t i n g a r m > Grease the 3 grease nipples every 10 working hours Grease nipples R o d > Grease the 2 grease nipples every 10 working hours Grease nipples...
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Page 64: Blades
Maintenance Wear safety gloves B l a d e s Blades are very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when handling blades. Not wearing safety gloves can cause serious injuries. Always exchange all blades per drum. Ensure there are always • two blades per inner drums •... -
Page 65: Moving / Renewing Blade Holders
Maintenance Secure the machine from falling down M o v i n g / r e n e w i n g Before doing any maintenance or adjustment work on a lifted b l a d e h o l d e r s machine: secure the machine from falling down. - Page 66 Maintenance Proceed as follows: R e n e w i n g b l a d e > Use the double acting hydraulic valve, coupled to the red marked h o l d e r s hoses, to lift the machine in transport position >...
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Page 67: Gearboxes
Maintenance The machine contains six gearboxes, which are G e a r b o x e s • the main frame units • the conditioner gearbox • the L-gearbox All gearboxes are filled with oil. The oil level must be checked and levelled •... - Page 68 Maintenance Changing the oil must be done per main frame unit. C h a n g i n g t h e o i l Plug > Place an oil bin below the change opening > Remove the plug below the main frame unit The oil flows into the oil bin.
- Page 69 Maintenance C o n d i t i o n e r g e a r b o x C h e c k i n g t h e o i l l e v e l > Remove the plug at the left side of conditioner gearbox Plug When oil comes out, the oil level is correct.
- Page 70 Maintenance F i l l i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n e r > Remove the plug g e a r b o x > Fill the requested amount of oil via the fill opening Plug >...
- Page 71 Maintenance F i l l i n g t h e L - g e a r b o x > Remove the plug Plug > Fill the requested amount of oil via the fill opening > Replace the plug...
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Page 72: Optional Equipment
Optional equipment Optional equipment Where parts are to be changed, only use genuine original spare parts. G e n e r a l When ordering, quote the machine identification numbers. Trained people must only carry out the use, maintenance and repair of the machine. -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubles can mostly be easily and quickly be remedied. Before you G e n e r a l make an appeal to the service department, please check with help of the table, if you can remedy the trouble by yourself. •... -
Page 74: Disposal Of The Machine
Disposal of the machine When the real life of the machine has finished, its separate parts must Disposal of the machine be properly disposed. Please observe the local current and valid waste disposal regulations. Metal parts All metal parts have to be delivered to a metal recycling company. The hydraulic oil must be disposed at a used-oil recycling company. -
Page 75: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Nuenenseweg 165 5667 KP Geldrop The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the product PZ 320C and accessories to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC. Indentification plate For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements... -
Page 76: Index
Index Index Aquaintance with the machine Parking the machine Characteristics of the machine Safety Description of the components Preface Destination of the machine Symbols used Aquintance with the machine Preparation at the field Technical specifications Conditioner speed Conditioning effect adjustment Cutting height adjustment Ground pressure Cleaning and caring...
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