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PREDELIVERY
INSTRUCTIONS
FC 303 GC -
FC 353 GC - FC 353 RGC
N° 95131 B.GB – 01.2004

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  • Page 1 PREDELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FC 303 GC - FC 353 GC - FC 353 RGC N° 95131 B.GB – 01.2004...
  • Page 2 TO THE DEALER The following manual provides instructions on how to unload and assemble the machine. For your safety and the good operation of the machine, follow the instructions given in this manual. All applicable general safety measures and regulations aimed at preventing accidents must also be followed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................3 REMOVAL OF UNASSEMBLED COMPONENTS ............5 TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY ............... 12 Installing wheels on machines palleted without wheels ............ 12 Tilting the machine/pallet assembly using a lifting device fitted with a hook ...... 12 Using a lifting device fitted with forks which do not exceed 1.20 m / 3’11’’...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MOWER CONDITIONERS FC303GC Cutting width 3,00 m / 9’10’’ Number of discs Number of knives per disc Disc speed (rotational frequency) 2610 rpm (min Cutting height 26 to 100 mm / 1’ to 4” Conditioning system Pivoting fingers Conditioning width 2.20 m / 7’3”...
  • Page 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FC 353 GC FC 353 RGC Mower Conditioners Working width 3.50 m / 11’6’’ Number of discs Number of knives per disc Disc speed (rotational frequency) 2610 rpm (min-1) Cutting height 26 to 100 mm/ 1’ to 4” Conditioning system Pivoting fingers CHEVRON...

  • Page 6: Removal Of Unassembled Components

    HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Palleted machines shipped in containers are packed two by two for reduced bulk. As soon as the two pallets have been taken out of the container, remove the bolts connect- ing both pallets together to enable handling the machines separately.
  • Page 7 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Place the pallet on flat, horizontal ground. Check that all tension hoops are in place and in good condition. Replace any that are damaged or missing. Cut the tension hoops and remove the right and left swath boards. Choose a safe area on the ground to put all unassembled parts.
  • Page 8 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Remove the right front plate (the screw and spacer can be scrapped). Using the hoist, ease the left front plate up- wards; then remove it. Note : Re-install the screw, it will be used to reassemble. Remove the box of unassembled items. - 7 -...
  • Page 9 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Cut the tension hoops and remove the side gearbox cover. Cut the tension hoops and remove the rear left and right guards. Using an overhead crane or a fork lift truck, remove the front pannel. - 8 -...
  • Page 10 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Remove carriage screws used to secure the central support. Attach hoist to the drawbar lifting point. Remove the tension hoops taking the usual precautions (beware of lash) to release the drawbar from the pallet. Remove the wooden plate located on top of the Gyrodine head coupling yoke.
  • Page 11 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Remove the carriage screw which secures the Gyrodine headstock coupling yoke. Remove both carriage screws which secure the tubular support to the pallet. Remove the bolt which secures the tubular support to the machine. Unscrew the two screws which secure the tu- bular support to the drawbar.
  • Page 12 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Cut the tension hoops and remove : the primary PTO shaft the third PTO shaft the parking stand. - 11 -...

  • Page 13: Tilting The Machine/Pallet Assembly

    TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY On machines palleted without wheels : Before attempting to tilt over a machine palleted without wheels, install the wheels using an appropriate lifting device. Ensure that the wheels are fitted with the valve stem fac- ing the outside of the machine. Slightly tighten wheel bolts.
  • Page 14 TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY Keep all people clear from the load zone. Slowly lift the hoist till the two slings are tensioned. The machine will tilt over automatically if sling length is as stated previously. Slowly tip over the machine/pallet assembly until it rests on the pallet and wheels.

  • Page 15: Using A Lifting Device Fitted With Forks Which Do Not Exceed 1.20 M / 3'11" Length

    TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY Using a lifting device fitted with forks which do not exceed 1.20 m / 3’11” length (minimum lifting capacity of 3000 daN / 6600 lbs. at a distance of 0.60 m / 2’ from the heel of the machine forks or 1500 daN / 3300 lbs.

  • Page 16: Machine Assembly

    MACHINE ASSEMBLY Moore the pallet with a 4 m / 13’1” long sling to the hoist hook. Remove the tension hoops taking the usual precautions (beware of lash). The machine is fixed on the pallet by means of two side supports and one central support. Remove the 6 carriage screws which secure the supports to the pallet.
  • Page 17 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Remove the drawbar pivot pin after having taken out the fastening screw. With the hoist engage the drawbar into its mounting yoke. Also push the spiral wrap containing the hose and the electric cables in proper location. Reinstall the pivot pin after having coated it with grease.
  • Page 18 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Remove the packing support located at the front of the drawbar, underneath the Gyrodine hitch, and reinstall the two screws (used later on to fix a cover). Remove the parking stand hinge pin. Fit the parking stand in its mounting yoke. Reinstall the parking stand hinge pin.
  • Page 19 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Using the hoist, pivot the drawbar until the end of the swing cylinder engages into the frame mounting clevis. Reinstall the pivot pin removed previously. Secure the pivot pin with the corresponding screw. Remove the intermediate PTO shield. (rein- stall screws which will be used to reassem- ble).
  • Page 20 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Secure the yoke with the clamp bolt (the bolt concave part on the shaft side). Ensure the intermediate PTO shield butts against the tab as shown. Install the cover on the inspection hole of the intermediate PTO yoke and secure it using the pre-fitted fixation screws.
  • Page 21 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Secure the housing on its support using the screws and spacer washers removed previ- ously. After having removed the clamp bolt, drive the yoke of the secondary PTO into the splined shaft of the intermediate PTO. Secure the yoke using the clamp bolt (the concave part of the bolt is placed against the shaft).
  • Page 22 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Mount the steering swivel rod for the interme- diate PTO constant velocity joint on the un- derside of the drawbar. Fit and secure the hose support using the swivel hitch fastening screw removed previ- ously. Remove primary PTO guard cone. Use a screwdriver or the knife mounting wrench to open the cone securing clips.
  • Page 23 MACHINE ASSEMBLY After having removed the clamp bolt, slide the primary PTO yoke into the splined shaft of the Gyrodine hitch. Secure the yoke using the clamp bolt (the bolt concave part against the shaft). Torque : 7 daNm. Re-install guard cone. Remove spiral wrap.
  • Page 24 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Attach the front end of the conditioning unit to the hook of the overhead crane by means of a textile sling. Remove the frame/conditioning unit connect- ing bracket (reinstall the two screws on the conditioner side, they will be used to fix a pro- tection cover).
  • Page 25 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install the suspension adjustment crank (to do this remove the right side guard first). The mowing conditioning unit is lightened at the maximum at the factory for improved ease of handling, unpalleting and assembling. Lower the mowing conditioning unit by turn- ing the crank counter-clockwise.
  • Page 26 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fit the bellow, making sure to place the grease zerk hole for the guard tube towards the outside. Secure it with the clamp collar previously removed. Reinstall the right side guard. Fix the tank to its holder with 2 screws H M8 x 45, washers and self locking nuts.
  • Page 27 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fit the left side guard using the screws removed previously. Fit the deflectors to prevent crop from being projected in the drive belt case (use the pre- fitted screws). The deflectors are packed in the unassembled parts package. Remove the central support mounting bracket (scrap it).
  • Page 28 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Place the front pannel in the open position on top of the conditioning hood. Slide the articulation tube in the left front shield eyelet. Install the right front shield, making sure to in- sert the articulation tube in the right front shield eyelet.
  • Page 29 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Turn over the hood and mount it on the condi- tioning unit using the screws removed previ- ously. Place the belt guard onto the two centring studs and secure them using the three screws removed previously. Mount the front right signalling panel and light on the support located on the right side of the conditioner (use the clamp to secure the elec- tric cable).
  • Page 30 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Swath board assembly Slightly loosen the mounting screws of the hinge fitted on the frame left leg. Insert the left swath board in the hinge slots : tighten the hinge mounting screws to the proper torque. Proceed the same way for the right swath board.
  • Page 31 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fitting of the rear safety curtain Remove the eight screws and nuts fixed on the angle iron bar located on the bottom of the pallet next to the intermediate PTO. Mount the cover between the hooding and the angle iron bar using the screws and nuts pre- viously removed.
  • Page 32 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install the rear left and right signalling panel mounting plates. Use the screws pre-fitted in the brackets. Place the longer mounting plate on the left ma- chine side (the registration number plate may be fitted on that plate). Fitting of the rear right signalling panel and light The screws are pre-fitted on the right...
  • Page 33 MACHINE ASSEMBLY SIGNALLING ELEMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE U.S. AND CANADA Installing the left rear light mounting plate : Use the screws in place on the left support Secure the left rear light using the screws supplied with the light Connect the light’s terminal to the terminal in place on the main frame (yellow, white and brown cables) Installing the right rear light mounting plate :...
  • Page 34 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Apply the red reflector on the rear right shield next to the light support Apply the red reflector on the rear left shield next to the light support Apply the amber reflector on the front of the side gearbox shield - 33 -...
  • Page 35 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Apply the amber reflector on the side of the right shield Apply the amber reflector on the side of the left shield - 34 -...

  • Page 36: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS Warning decals to be respected scrupulously are placed on various parts of the machine. Check that they are all in the correct place as shown on drawing below. For French-speaking Canada, apply the decals in French language supplied with the machine. Proceed as follows: Check the reference written on the decal in English language : the 7 digit may be 2 (horizontal...
  • Page 37 SAFETY DECALS 1) OPERATOR’S MANUAL The operator’s manual contains all information neces- sary to use the machine safely. To avoid any risk of accident this manual must be carefully read and all advice observed. 2) MACHINE MAINTENANCE Before checking any machine malfunction and before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, dis- engage the PTO drive, stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and wait until all moving parts have...
  • Page 38 - 37 -...
  • Page 39 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 recommendations given in this manual.
  • Page 40 For your safety and to get the best from your machine, use only genuine 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 Société...

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