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- Page 1 PZ 320FC 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 machine number (PIN) VGRA000041 Serial Number (PSN) 03RA01 Reference number ZNA037EN...
- 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 Parking the machine ........41 Target group of this operation manual Safety Symbols used Prior to parking Parking Safety instructions .......... 6 Cleaning of drum skirts/skid discs For your safety Safety decals at the machine Cleaning, caring and storing the Who is allowed to operate the machine? 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 of the working machine Objects can be flung away at very high speed (250 - 300 km/h). Flunging objects at this speed can not be seen.
- Page 9 Safety instructions Read the operation manual carefully Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into operation. Various setup and maintenance procedures require special settings. Not following these special settings can cause serious or deadly injuries or machine damage. Do not find or stop a hydraulic leakage by hand The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
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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 be used by authorised people only. o p e r a t e t h e Everyone must be given operating instructions before starting to operate 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: 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 13: 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 14 Safety instructions Behaviour at troubles At functional troubles stop and secure the machine immediately. Remedy the trouble immediately or commission a workshop. Continuing working with the machine cause accidents or damages. Pto rotates after disengaging After disengaging or switching off the pto, the machine will continue running because of inertia.
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Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 Safety instructions Exchange hydraulic hoses Hydraulic hoses can age without external recognizable indications. We therefore recommend to exchange all hydraulic hoses every six years. Defective hydraulic hoses can cause heavy or deadly injuries. 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.
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Page 18: Further Prescriptions
Safety instructions Observe the prescriptions F u r t h e r Please observe besides these safety instructions • p r e s c r i p t i o n s the accident prevention prescriptions • the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and road traffic law rules •... -
Page 19: 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 i g 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 20: 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 Lateral guard Front guard Main frame Hitching frame Lateral guard... - Page 21 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 Weight (kg) 1,000...
- Page 22 Acquaintance with the machine T r a c t o r r e q u i r e m e n t s Tractor requirements PTO horsepower 59 kW (80 hp) and up PTO speed (rpm) 1000 Hitching category M a c h i n e r e q u i r e m e n t s Mowing drums Blades...
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Preparation Before Hitching
Hitching the machine In case your tractor is provided with an Accord quick hitch, this quick P r e p a r a t i o n b e f o r e hitch must be adjusted before hitching. h i t c h i n g The cam of the hitching frame must be adjusted to guarantee an A c c o r d q u i c k h i t c h optimal locking of the Accord quick hitch. -
Page 26: Hitching To The 3-Point Front Hitch
Hitching the machine The machine is ex works provided for hitching to a category I or II H i t c h i n g t o t h e 3 - Accord quick front hitch. p o i n t f r o n t h i t c h Fix the tractor lower links Fix the tractor lower links after hitching of the machine. -
Page 27: Coupling The Pto Drive Shaft
Hitching the machine If used, both depth limiting chains must be attached to a fix point at the D e p t h l i m i t i n g c h a i n s tractor. Depth limiting chains 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... -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Running
Preparation for use • Check the blade holders C h e c k a t b e g i n n i n g o f → »Checking blade holders«, page 52 t h e s e a s o n •... -
Page 32: 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 33: Preparation For Road Transport
Road transport The machine has to be prepared before road transport can take place. P r e p a r a t i o n f o r r o a d t r a n s p o r t Ensure sufficient visibility during all operation and transport. -
Page 34: 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 35: Placing Into Working Position
Preparation at the field Before use, the machine must be placed into 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 36: 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. G r o u n d p r e s s u r e c h e c k The machine must be equally lifted from the ground. -
Page 37: 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 38 Preparation at the field The bruising plate can be adjusted. The bruising plate can be set in 4 B r u i s i n g p l a t e positions between: a d j u s t m e n t •...
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Page 39: Use At The Field
Use at the field Use at the field Driving along at the machine prohibited S a f e t y It is never allowed that people or objects drive along at the machine. Driving along at the machine is perilous and prohibited. No persons in the turning area Take care of no people be in the turning and working area of the machine. -
Page 40: End Of Mowing
Use at the field Short turning driving at the field may only take place: H e a d l a n d d r i v i n g • at slow speed • with the machine lifted > Use the hydraulic tractor valve to lift the machine To continue working: >... -
Page 41: Parking The Machine
Parking the machine Parking the machine Storage safety S a f e t y Store the machine in an area away from human activity. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored machine. Serious injuries can occur. Prior to storing the machine perform the following: P r i o r t o p a r k i n g >... -
Page 42: Cleaning, Caring And Storing The Machine
Cleaning, caring and storing the machine Cleaning, caring and storing the machine > Empty and clean the machine of all accumulated crop P r e p a r i n g f o r > Grease all greasing points w i n t e r When you observe the rules below, you will have a fully operational W i n t e r s t o r a g e machine at the start of the next season. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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. An own operation manual of the manufacturer has been added to M a i n p t o d r i v e s h a f t every pto drive shaft. - Page 50 Maintenance F l e x i b l e t o p l i n k > Grease the grease nipple every 10 working hours Grease nipple...
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Page 51: Mowing Blades
Maintenance Wear safety gloves M o w i n g b l a d e s Mowing blades are very sharp. Always wear safety gloves when handling mowing blades. Not wearing safety gloves can cause serious injuries. Always exchange all mowing blades per drum. Ensure there are always •... -
Page 52: 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 53 Maintenance Proceed as follows: R e n e w i n g b l a d e > Use the hydraulic tractor valve to lower the machine fully into h o l d e r s working position Front guard >...
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Page 54: Flexible Top Link
Maintenance The flexible top link is kept at a constant tension by two springs. These F l e x i b l e t o p l i n k springs must have a constant length. Distance A between the plate and the pin must be 90 mm. C h e c k i n g >... -
Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No restarting before problem solving G e n e r a l Only restart the machine once the cause of the failure has been identified. Otherwise, parts damaged as a result will not be covered by warranty. Before approaching the machine >... -
Page 62: 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 63: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Nuenenseweg 165 5667 KP Geldrop The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the product PZ 320FC and accessories Identification plate to which this declaration relates, conforms to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC. For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements... -
Page 64: Index
Index Index Acquaintance with the machine Parking the machine Characteristics of the machine Parking Designation of the machine Prior to parking Attachment of the machine Safety Preface Symbols used Preparation at the field Cleaning, caring and storing the machine Conditioner speed Preparing for winter Conditioning effect adjustment Winter storage...
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