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PREDELIVERY
INSTRUCTIONS
FC 303 GL / RGL
N° 95132 B.GB - 02.2004

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  • Page 1 PREDELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FC 303 GL / RGL N° 95132 B.GB - 02.2004...
  • 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 ............... 10 Tilting the machine/pallet assembly using a lifting device fitted with a hook ...... 10 Using a lifting device fitted with forks which do not exceed 1.20 m / 3’11’’ length ..... 12 MACHINE ASSEMBLY ....................

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mower Conditioners FC 303 GL FC 303 RGL Working 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 Conditioning system Pivoting fingers...
  • Page 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 4 -...

  • 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 (scrap the connection supports).
  • Page 8 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Cut the tension hoops and remove the side gearbox cover. Cut the tension hoops and remove the rear left and right side guards. Cut the tension hoops and remove the box of unassembled items. Also remove : - The primary PTO shaft - The intermediate shaft with torque limitor - The parking stand...
  • Page 9 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Cut the tension hoops and remove rear left and right shields of the swathing casing. Using the hoist, ease the left front plate up- wards; then remove it. Note : Re-install the screw, it will be used to reassemble.
  • Page 10 HANDLING AND UNPALLETING Remove the rear right hood. Note : Re-install the screw, it will be used to reassemble. Using an overhead crane or a fork lift truck, remove the front pannel. Remove carriage screws used to secure the central support. - 9 -...

  • Page 11: Tilting The Machine/Pallet Assembly

    TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY Using a lifting device fitted with a hook Moor the machine using two textile slings as shown opposite. (Two strands of each sling must have a minimum capacity of 2500 kg / 5500 lbs.). - The sling attached onto the cutterbar must have a length of three meters (9’10”) - The sling attached to the pallet must have a length of four meters (13’1”)
  • Page 12 TILTING THE MACHINE/PALLET ASSEMBLY Keep all people clear from the load zone. Slowly lift the hoist till the three slings are tensioned and that the machine/pallet unit clears the ground. The machine will tilt over automatically if sling length is as stated previously. Lower the hoist until the cutterbar rests on both wedges placed previously.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 carriage screws which secure the supports to the pallet.
  • Page 15 MACHINE ASSEMBLY The drawbar and Gyrodine swivel hitch are secured by three supports. Using the hoist ease the drawbar on the swivel hitch side. Remove and scrap the machine/pallet con- nection supports. Reinstall the screws. With the hoist, pivot the drawbar until it is more or less perpendicular to the frame.
  • Page 16 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Unpack the drawbar positioning cylinder. Remove both cynlinder pins Using the horst, position the tongue to align the cylinder clevis holes with the tongue and main frame bore. Insert cylinder pins and recure them with roll pins. Fit lock bar and recure it with provided roll pins and spring cetter.
  • Page 17 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 daNm52 ft.lbs). Re-install guard cone.
  • Page 18 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Mount the housing with the two original screws. Reinstall the slip clutch and secure with supplied washer and screw. Torque : 7 daNm (52 ft.lbs). Install the inspection plate of the intermediate PTO yoke and secure it using the pre-fitted fixation screws.
  • Page 19 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install tool box using the screws pre-fitted on the drawbar. Fit the secondary PTO shaft onto the slip clutch using the pre-fitted screws. Torque : 7 daNm (52 ft.lbs). After having removed the clamp bolt, drive the yoke into the splined shaft of the side gearbox. Secure the yoke using the clamp bolt (the bolt concave part against the shaft).
  • Page 20 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install and secure the intermediate housing guard with the pre-fitted screws. Attach the PTO shaft guard securing chain. To remove frame/conditioning unit connect- ing brackets (one on each side of the ma- chine) proceed as follows : Loosen both fixation screws. Lengthen or shorten the cutting height adjust- ment rod until the connecting brackets are no longer under load.
  • Page 21 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install the suspension adjustment crank (to do this remove the right side guard first). Fit clip which secures the crank. The crank and clip are included in the non- assembled parts packing. The mowing conditioning unit is lightened at the maximum at the factory for improved ease of handling, unpalleting and assembling.
  • Page 22 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Remove the central support mounting bracket (scrap it). Mount the skid (use the same screw). Remove the belt guard (scrap the connection bracket). Remove the front left shield fixation screws. - 21 -...
  • Page 23 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fit the deflectors to prevent crop from being projected in the drive belt case or onto the roller drive chains (use pre-fitted screws). The deflectors are packed in the unassembled parts package. Fit the PTO shaft guard and attach securing chain.
  • Page 24 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Install the right side guard, making sure to in- sert the articulation tube in the right side guard eyelet. Secure the guard with the screws previously removed. 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 25 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 26 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fitting of the rear safety curtain Remove the eight screws and nuts fixed on the angle bracket located on the bottom of the pallet next to the intermediate PTO. Mount the cover between the hooding and the angle bracket using the screws and nuts pre- viously removed.
  • Page 27 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 28 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 - 27 -...
  • Page 29 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. - 28 -...
  • Page 30 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Apply the amber reflector on the side of the right shield Apply the amber reflector on the side of the left shield - 29 -...

  • Page 31: Safety Decals

    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...
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  • Page 35 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 36 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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