Operation - Kongskilde FCT 1260 Operator's Manual

When the control system is turned on, it is in the "metal stop" state. Therefore, the
green light (Fig. 6-3) and the red light on the right-hand side (Fig. 6-4) are flashing
on, and the reverse system is in neutral position. The control system cannot be set to
"feed intake" until the system has registered that you have reversed.
Therefore: Connect the power take-off (only the blade rotor rotates) and move the
feed intake to reverse until the red light extinguishes after about two seconds (the
control system has registered that you have reversed).
The control system may now be set to feed intake. The green light on the left-hand
side (Fig. 6-4) now indicates that the metal detector is activated.
Control of the metal detector:
Disconnect the tractor's power take-off again and turn off the engine, but do NOT turn
off the control system. Test the operation of the detector by moving a large piece of
magnetic metal across the lower front feed roller.
WARNING:
Fig. 6-4 When the metal detector has detected metal, the reverse system moves to neutral
position and the red light on the control box will be illuminated again.
The detector has now been checked. Reset the detector as described above.

OPERATION

Now, gradually increase the machine to the correct RPM. This is 1,000 RPM on the
PTO during operation, so start with approx. 1050-1100 RPM unloaded.
Drive slowly into the crop and increase the forward speed as long as the tractor can
maintain the required RPM of approx. 1,000.
An inexperienced operator should always operate the machine with reserve capacity
in order to avoid problems with flow through the machine.
IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the tractor can maintain the correct RPM of
To obtain optimal pick-up function, it is important that:
 The crop enters the machine evenly and you drive in the opposite direction of
the mower conditioner wherever possible.
 The forward speed is adjusted to the amount of crop and is not so high that
there are frequent blockages.
 You drive as straight as possible into the crop and are aware of this when
turning in the field.
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6. OPERATION IN THE FIELD
Do not approach the machine when the feed intake is in neutral
position and the rotor is rotating. Neutral position does not guarantee
that the feed intake will not start. Do not approach the machine until
the blade rotor has come to a complete standstill.
1,000 on the PTO. This ensures regular loading of the machine and
avoids torque increases (in case of reduced RPM), which will cause
wear on the safety clutches and transmission.
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