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KUHN GA 8001 H Assembly And Operators Manual

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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GA 8001 H GYRORAKE
N° 95318 C.GB - 06.1999

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL GA 8001 H GYRORAKE N° 95318 C.GB - 06.1999...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Safety decals Technical specifications Assembly instructions Attachment : - Fitting to the tractor - PTO transmission shaft Work position and adjustments Operation Forward speed Transport Parking the machine Lubrication Optional accessories Electrical connector (for North America) Conditions of limited warranty - 1 -...

  • Page 4: Safety

    These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators. DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE The GA 8001 H Gyrorake must only be used for the work for which it has been designed : raking on the ground and forming swaths of pre-mowed fodder and straw.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine are in accordance with work safety and road traffic regulations. BASIC PRINCIPLES 1. In addition to the recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work safety and accident prevention must also be respected.
  • Page 6 14. Do not exceed the maximum transport width authorized by road traffic regulations. 15. Before travelling on public roads, ensure that all legally required guards and indicators (lights, reflectors ...) are in place and in good operation. 16. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods...) must be positioned so that they cannot be set off accidently, risking accident or damage.
  • Page 7 ATTACHMENT 1. When attaching or removing the machine from the tractor, make sure that it cannot move accidentally. (Put wedges under the wheels). 2. When attaching the machine to the tractor hydraulic linkage, ensure that diameter of the link pins corresponds to the diameter of the ball joints.
  • Page 8 10. Never engage PTO shaft when tractor engine is turned off. 11. Never surpass the PTO angle recommended by the manufacturer. 12. WARNING ! Rotating elements can continue turning momentarily after PTO is disengaged. Keep clear until all rotating elements are at a standstill. 13.
  • Page 9 8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer. Use only genuine KUHN parts ! 9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery terminals.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PICTORIALS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS INDICATED. THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU. THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING.
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  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Electric connection required 1 x 7 pin plug Special features : - The GA 8001 H is a machine conceived for large fields and has been designed to form one central windrow of a set width. - In transport position, the GA 8001 H guards are folded and the tine arms disconnected which reduces considerably the height of the machine.

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS According to their destination, GA 8001 H units can be packed in crates, some parts or part units being disassembled to facilitate their packing-up. For reduced bulk, the main beam of the machine frame is not packed in a crate. To mount the various parts, proceed as follows : 1.
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  • Page 16 4. Finishing of the rear undercarriage mounting (figure 3) - Mount the pre-assembled mudguards (1) on the wheel arms (2) using 12 self-tapping screws (M 8 x 20) packed in the mounting hardware marked « montage garde-boue » 078 714 00. - Mount the wheels(3) on hubs (4) using 12 wheel nuts (5) (torque : 10 daNm / 75 ft.lbs). - Place 6 self-sticking supports(6) with their clamp collars on the rear sub-frame.
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  • Page 18 6. Fitting the rear track rod and the tie-rods (fig. 5) - The rear drag link (1) is fitted on the rear lever (2) using pin (3) (diameter 22 mm), self locking screw (4) (M10 x 16), roll pin (5) (diameter 8 x 45) and plain washer (6) (diameter 23 x 45 x 3 mm) and the other end on the steering lever (7) using pin (8) (diameter 25 mm), hexagon bolt (9) (M 10 x 30), a self-locking nut (10) (M 10) and a roll pin (11) (diameter 8 x 45).
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  • Page 20 7. Adjusting the transport wheels (fig. 6) The transport wheel alignment is pre-set in the factory. However, this setting can be checked using 2 straight boards (4) placed against the sides of the transport wheels. Position hole (6) punched in lever (7) under hole (8) of the rear wheel column support (9). The boards (4) should be parallel to the frame tube.
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  • Page 22 8. Mounting of rotor arms and lift cylinders (fig. 7) - Fit the left rotor arm (1) onto the chassis (2) using pin (3), 2 roll pins (4) diameter 10 x 80) and 1 roll pin (5) (diameter 6 x 85). Install the roll pin (5) on the side where roll pin (4) is placed in the welded bush. - Mount a grease zerk onto the cylinder and cylinder rod.
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  • Page 24 10. Mounting of the rotors and connection of hydraulic hoses (fig. 8) - Mount each rotor (1) on a rotor arm (2) using 4 hexagonal screws (3) (M 16 x 130), 4 hexagonal screws (4) (M 16 x 160) and 8 self-locking nuts (5) (M 16) as shown on figure 8 (torque : 20 daNm/150 ft.lbs). The necessary mounting hardware is packed in a parcel marked « montage rotors »...
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  • Page 26 12. Fitting tine arms and tines (fig. 9) - First fit tine arms (1) on supports (2) by means of of linchpins (3). - Connect small hook of cord (4) to the ring of linchpin (3) then attach the larger hook of cord (4) to hole (5) of tine arm lug.
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  • Page 28 13. Mounting of the safety guards (fig. 10) - Then attach the coupling hose (18) and the traction spring (19) to the lower end of the adjustment screw (22) using 1 bush (20) and 1 roll pin (21) (diameter 6 x 40). - Mount the left rear crossbar (1) on the rear side of the swinging arm (2) using 4 self-locking screws (3) (M 12 x 55) and 4 spacers (23) (diameter 13 x 25 x 25).
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  • Page 30: Attachment : - Fitting To The Tractor

    ATTACHMENT 1) FITTING TO THE TRACTOR The GA 8001 H Gyrorake can be fitted to all tractors with a standard three-point linkage Cat. 2 or 3 and a power comprised between 51 and 74 kW (70 and 100 hp). The swivel hitch is equipped with two attachment yokes (1) to be connected to the tractor lower links (2) (photo 11).
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  • Page 32: Pto Transmission Shaft

    2) PTO TRANSMISSION SHAFT WITH CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS Connect the PTO shaft to the 540 rpm (min ) tractor drive (outer guard tube on the machine side). Make sure PTO length is correct : 1) When the PTO is in its maximum extended position, a minimum tube overlap of 300 mm (12") must be maintained.
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  • Page 34: Work Position And Adjustments

    MAKE SURE THERE IS NOBODY IN THE MACHINE OPERATING AREA BEFORE LOWERING THE ROTORS INTO THEIR WORK POSITION. To switch the GA 8001 H from the transport position to the work position, proceed as follows : - Pressurize the hydraulic cylinders so that they close up against their stops.
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  • Page 36: Operation

    ) (see figure 21). The GA 8001 H is a machine conceived for large fields and has been designed to form one central windrow of a set width. The GA 8001 H is equipped with an hydraulic rotor drive. Check the oil level in the tank regularly (machine stopped) (The oil level should be located between min.
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  • Page 38: Transport

    NEVER LET THE ROTORS ROTATE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN TRANSPORT POSITION DUE TO RISKS OF ACCIDENT. NEVER TRANSPORT THE GA 8001 H AT MORE THAN 25 KM/H (16MPH). To fold the machine into the transport position (photo 26), proceed as follows : - Use handles (3) to unlock safety guards (2) and fold them to the inside (see arrows, photo 22).
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  • Page 40: Parking The Machine

    MAKE SURE THAT THE TINE ARMS ARE DISCONNECTED AND HOUSED IN THEIR RACKS BEFORE PARKING THE MACHINE IN ITS TRANSPORT POSITION (ROTORS RAISED). The GA 8001 H is equipped with a parking stand (1) to park the machine in its work or transport position. To park the machine, proceed as follows : - Pull handle (2) to free parking stand (1) and slide it down until the stand automatically locks into place (photo 27).
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  • Page 42: Lubrication

    ALL GREASE POINTS ARE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING STICKER : All GA 8001 H grease points are marked “A” on photos 29 to 35. For good machine operation, grease all grease points with SHELL Multi-purpose grease NLGI2 as follows :...
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  • Page 44: Optional Accessories

    As required, lubricate : - rotor arm locks - guard and parking stand locks - pivoting lower hitch points. The hydraulic tank (1) in factory filled with 185 litres of multipurpose mineral oil SHELL AGROMA 15W40. Every 2 years or more often if necessary, drain the tank and replace the oil filter located underneath the top plug (2) (photo 36).
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  • Page 46: Electrical Connector (For North America)

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (for North America) KUHN wiring harnesses are supplied with an ISO (International Standards Organization) 1724 plug connector.If the implement is to be operated with a tractor equipped with an SAE style seven-pin connector a SA J 560b plug must be installed. If required, the SAE J 560b plug is factory supplied with the machine.

  • Page 47: Conditions Of Limited Warranty

    SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : GA 8001 H Gyrorake 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...
  • Page 48 1. Normal maintenance such as greasing, maintenance of oil levels, minor adjustments, etc. 2. Transportation of any kind of any KUHN product to and from the place the warranty work is performed. 3. Dealer travel time to and from the machine or to deliver and return the machine from the workshop for repair.
  • Page 49 Company and have no right or authority to assume any obligation on their behalf, express implied, or to bind them in any way. KUHN S.A. reserves the right to incorporate any change in design in its products without obligation to make such changes on units previously manufactured.
  • Page 50 - N O T E S -...
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52 KUHN parts KUHN S.A. 4 Impasse des Fabriques F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX (FRANCE) Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 00 - Fax : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 03 www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : info@kuhnsa.com...

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