GMR STENSBALLE User Manual

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GMR maskiner a/s

Saturnvej 17

DK-8700 Horsens

Tel. +45 7564 3611

www.gmr.dk

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STENSBALLE Rotary mowers

Registration for use ............................................................ 2

EC declaration of conformity .............................................. 3

General ............................................................................... 5

Tractor selection ................................................................. 7

Technical information .......................................................... 8

Handling and assembly .................................................... 13

Daily use ........................................................................... 19

Detaching the implement .................................................. 21

Maintenance and storage ................................................. 26

Labelling ........................................................................... 28

Customer services and claims.......................................... 30

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User manual STENSBALLE Rotary mowers Registration for use ............2 EC declaration of conformity ..........3 General ................5 Tractor selection ..............7 Technical information ............8 Handling and assembly ............ 13 Daily use ................19 Detaching the implement ..........21 Maintenance and storage ..........
Page 3: Registration For Use
GMR maskiner a/s at no extra charge. Consequential damage and wearing parts will not be replaced. A condition for the processing of claims is that this registration for use is submitted to GMR maskiner a/s no later than 1 month after delivery to the user.
Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers EC declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity Manufacturer: GMR maskiner a/s Saturnvej 17, 8700 Horsens, Denmark Tel.: +45 7564 3611 hereby declares that machine: Stensballe machine no.: date: is in conformity with the applicable requirements of:...
Page 6: General
Contact your dealer if in doubt. Use only original Stensballe parts in your rotary mower. To order original parts, contact your dealer or GMR maskiner a/s directly. This user manual includes an illustrated spare parts list. Read the introduction to the spare parts list before ordering spare parts.
Page 7 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers General information Packaging The plastic packaging that the mower is supplied in, is made from polythene (PE), which can be recycled. The packaging should therefore be disposed of at your nearest recycling centre. Never allow: •...
Page 8: Tractor Selection
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Tractor selection Tractor selection When choosing a tractor, you should make certain that the rotary mower and the tractor form a stable unit during operation. The tractor must be equipped with a front mounting unit with a floating position function.
Page 9 If the driver finds the noise uncomfortable when operating the machine, GMR maskiner a/s recommends that the driver should wear ear protection. GMR maskiner a/s Page 9...
Page 10: Technical Information
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Technical information Total PTO power The following values represent the total PTO power for the whole mower. This means that if the mower is operated with both a mechanical and hydraulic PTO, both the mechanical and the hydraulic power should be included in the figures.
Page 11: Handling And Assembly
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Handling and assembly Lifting and moving Always use a crane to move or lift the rotary mower to carry out the mower maintenance. Type: HC/HCH and HP as well as BRK, BR, RK, Use four straps or similar with eyes. Place a strap around each wheel...
Page 12 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Handling and assembly Attaching the mower When fitting for the first time, remove the reusable plastic packaging. to the tractor • Check that the correct type of machine has been delivered. • Check that the machine is complete and has not suffered damage in transit.
Page 13 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Handling and assembly A-frame Drive the tractor at right angles to the mower. 1. Lower the male section of the tractor and drive it under the female section. 2. Lower the male section so it locks into the female section. Activate the manual locking system, or check that the automatic locking system is activated.
Page 14 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Handling and assembly CAUTION Mechanical operation Attaching the mower for the first time: Before coupling the PTO shaft to the tractor, position the mower where the distance between the PTO output and the mower's PTO input is shortest. This ensures that the PTO shaft is not too long and is not damaged when lifting the mower.
Page 15 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Handling and assembly CAUTION Hydraulic hoses Connect the hydraulic hoses so that they cannot come into contact with moving parts. NOTE Shortening the hoses The hydraulic hoses are supplied in standard lengths. If the hoses need to be shortened, this should be done by the dealer.
Page 16: Daily Use
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Daily use Height adjustment There are various ways to set the cutting height depending on the type of mower used. Height adjustment Use four straps or similar with eyes. Place a strap around each wheel...
Page 17 If the machine is hydraulically driven, you must ensure that you are well-acquainted with the machine's hydraulic functions. STENSBALLE mowers are only designed to mow grass and no other forms of vegetation. Avoid mowing areas with more robust vegetation. Pay attention to any foreign objects and avoid them as much as possible.
Page 18 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Daily use Start-up procedure 1. Check that the tractor's PTO output is disengaged. 2. Start the tractor and leave it idling at high speed. for mechanically 3. Engage the tractor's PTO output and let the machine idle while driven machines checking the machine's moving parts rotate freely and unhindered.
Page 19 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Daily use Transport Stop the tractor PTO output during transport between mowing areas and raise the hitch into the top position. Check regularly that the hitch is in the top position. Side ejection We recommend that mowers with side ejection are driven so the grass is ejected to the side where the grass is mown.
Page 20 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Daily use WARNING The tractor driver must stop the machine immediately if anyone moves into the danger zone. WARNING Never lift the side mowers while anyone is within the danger zone. Danger zone The mower is designed with a fixed guard which follows the cutting height.
Page 21 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Daily use Breakdown In case of a breakdown, proceed as follows: 1. Reduce the tractor's rpm to idle. 2. Disengage the tractor's PTO output or operating hydraulics. 3. Stop the engine before leaving the cab.
Page 22: Detaching The Implement
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Detaching the implement Hydraulic oil When operating the mower, you should ensure that the temperature does not exceed 80 °C. After prolonged heavy use of the mower, the oil may get very hot. Danger signs If there are signs of heat generation, vibration or noise during operation, you must stop the mower and then the tractor immediately.
Page 23 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Detaching the implement Detaching the mower The method for detaching the mower varies depending on whether a 3-point hitch or an A-frame is used. The mower must be detached on a level surface. 1. Carefully lower the mower down onto the surface and stop the All types tractor engine.
Page 24: Maintenance And Storage
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Maintenance and storage WARNING Working under a raised mower Never enter the space under a raised mower unless it has sufficient support. Manual tilt-up Use manual tilt-up when you need to clean the mower. 1. Lower the mower to the ground.
Page 25 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Maintenance and storage After cleaning 1. Start the tractor and raise the hitch into the top position. 2. Tilt the mower down to horizontal, and continue to activate the hydraulic valve until the cylinder is completely in the outer position.
Page 26 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Maintenance and storage V-belts The rotary mower is fitted with 2 or 4 V-belts which are tightened with the gear/engine bracket. After the first 5 hours of use, check that the V-belts are tight enough.
Page 27 The blades are made of boron-alloyed steel, drop-forged and hardened, so they can cope with the loads and shocks that are expected to occur during operation. The hardness of the blades is controlled constantly and all blades are stamped with GMR followed by the spare part number. WARNING Using blades made by other manufacturers risks fatal injury.
Page 28 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Maintenance and storage WARNING Never allow the blades to rotate when cleaning the mower. Sharpening the blades The blades can be sharpened while they are mounted on the mower, or they can be detached and sharpened. Always make sure that the blades are sharpened evenly and are balanced.
Page 29 Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Maintenance and storage Safety guards All moving parts on the mower are shielded to prevent accidents related to the use of the machine. All safety guards must be intact. In the event of damage or wear to the guards, they must be replaced or repaired by the dealer.
Page 30: Labelling
Operating Instructions STENSBALLE rotary mowers Labelling The machine bears the following plates/labels. They must be attached to the machine and be clearly visible. New plates/labels can be ordered from the dealer. Warning labels Warning against contact with blades: Warning of crushing hazard:...
Page 31 The first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. The machine number is unique to the particular machine, and GMR maskiner a/s will always be able to refer back to that machine if the number is quoted.
Page 32 GMR maskiner a/s reserves the right to assign a claim of this kind to the relevant supplier and not to reach a decision until the relevant supplier has responded.
Page 33: Customer Services And Claims
Complete a complaint report, stating the machine type, production number and date of its delivery to the customer, and send it to us. This is done via the dealer login on our website www.gmr.dk. If questions arise about claims on imported machines, we reserve the right to present the claim to the manufacturer before making any decision about whether the claim can be accepted.