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KUHN FC283 R Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Mower conditioner
- English - 10-2005
KN019BGB C

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Mower conditioner - English - 10-2005 KN019BGB C...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    Designated use of the machine The FC283 R mower conditioner must only be used for the work for which it has been designed: mowing on the ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding livestock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $CONTENTS Dear Owner........................1 Contents ......................... 2 Identification of the machine ..................4 Front view ............................4 Rear view ............................4 Model identification plate........................ 5 Optional equipment ......................... 5 Safety ..........................6 Description of symbols used in this document ................6 Safety instructions...........................
  • Page 5 Mower conditioner FC283 R Instructions for work....................37 Putting the machine into work position ..................37 Adjustments in working position ....................38 Machine use ........................... 44 Optional equipment......................45 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline yoke ........................45 Swath shield extensions ....................... 45 Maintenance and storage ....................46...

  • Page 6: Identification Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 1. Front view 2. Rear view Identification of the machine...

  • Page 7: Model Identification Plate

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 3. Model identification plate Please write below the type and serial number of the machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all spare parts orders. FC283 R Type: 4. Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine: Part no.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $SAFETY 1. Description of symbols used in this document This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury. This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in machinery damage.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained to do so. Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer. Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine...
  • Page 10 Mower conditioner FC283 R Precautions to take before using the machine Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving parts. Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in hand (gloves, shoes, goggles, helmet, ear-protectors, etc.).
  • Page 11 Mower conditioner FC283 R Precautions when driving on public roads Dimensions Depending on the dimensions of the machine, contact the relevant authorities to ensure that it can be legally transported on public roads. If the machine is over the maximum legal size, follow the local regulations for special transports of oversize equipment.
  • Page 12 Mower conditioner FC283 R Precautions when coupling Before attaching the machine, make sure that it cannot accidentally start moving (chock the wheels) and that the parking stand is in the right position. The machine must only be attached to the hitch points provided for this purpose.
  • Page 13 Mower conditioner FC283 R PTO shaft Use only PTO shafts supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer. The protective shield of the tractor PTO stub, the PTO shaft guards and the protective covering of the machine input shaft must always be in place and in good condition.
  • Page 14 Mower conditioner FC283 R Precautions during manoeuvres When moving the machine from the transport position to the working position and vice versa, make sure that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. Remote controlled components Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls.
  • Page 15 For your own safety and for correct machine operation, only use original manufacturer parts. It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season, especially tools and their attaching hardware. Projection of stones and foreign objects For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a cab.
  • Page 16 Mower conditioner FC283 R The protection covers help reducing risks of projections. Therefore, make sure that all mower protection devices are in place and good condition prior to using the machine. Regularly check the condition of the protection covers. Immediatly replace any worn, damaged or missing cover.

  • Page 17: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals Safety...
  • Page 18 Mower conditioner FC283 R Description of safety decals Operating instructions (1) The operator's manual contains all the information necessary for using the machine safely. It is imperative to read and comply with all instructions. Working on the machine (2) Before...
  • Page 19 Mower conditioner FC283 R Manoeuvring area (5) Stay a safe distance from the machine. Crushing hazard. Rotating cutting tools (6) Keep away from the mower knives all the time the engine is running, the PTO drive engaged and the moving parts have not come to a complete stop.

  • Page 20: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 4. Road safety equipment and recommendations The road safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized dealer according to current safety regulations. The device is composed of: - A signalling light (1). - A signalling panel (2).

  • Page 21: Machine Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Description and glossary Parking stand Check chain Hydraulic valves Gauges Connecting frame Hitch pins Cutterbar Central gearbox Right swath shield 10 : Compensation cylinder 11 : Hydro-pneumatic accumulators 12 : Conditioning roller Machine specifications...
  • Page 22 Mower conditioner FC283 R 13 : Left swath shield 14 : Side gearbox 15 : Front guard 16 : Pivoting guardrail 17 : Work/transport cylinder 18 : Transport lock 19 : Lift cylinder Machine specifications...

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 2. Technical specifications Attachment type 3 point, Category 3 Number of discs Working width 2.80 m (9’2’’) Width in working position 5.05 m (16’7’’) Height in working position 1.40 m (4’7’’) Length in working position 2.10 m (6’11’’) Width in transport position 2.05 m (6’9’’)

  • Page 24: Putting Into Service

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $PUTTING INTO SERVICE 1. Description of control elements The machine is fitted with a release cord operated from the tractor cab. The machine is supplied with an 18 mm box wrench (1) to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks.
  • Page 25 Mower conditioner FC283 R Preparing the tractor Check that the tractor's authorized gross weight as well as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not surpassed. The front axle load (1) must never, under any circumstances, be less than 20% of the tractor's unladen weight.
  • Page 26 Mower conditioner FC283 R Preparing the machine Linkage adjustment - Measure dimension A. If measure A is below 2.10 m (6’11’’): - Place lower links in position (a). - Adjust machine lower hitch pin position: • Unscrew the 8 bolts (3).
  • Page 27 Mower conditioner FC283 R If measure A is comprised between 2.10 m and 2.30 m (6’11’’ - 7’7’’): - Place lower links in position (b). - Adjust machine lower hitch pin position: • Unscrew the 8 bolts (3). • Centre hitch pin (1) with regards to the mounting plate.
  • Page 28 Mower conditioner FC283 R If measure A exceeds 2.30 m (7’7’’): - Place lower links in position (c). - Adjust machine lower hitch pin position: • Unscrew the 8 bolts (3). • Position hitch pin (2) at measure A = 10 mm (0.4’’).
  • Page 29 Mower conditioner FC283 R Coupling the machine Lower the tractor three-point linkage. Adjust levelling rods to position draft arms as close as possible below hitch pins (A = 30-50 mm (1- 2’’) maximum). Lift the tractor lift linkage to connect the draft arms to the hitch pins.
  • Page 30 Mower conditioner FC283 R HYDRAULIC Connections The machine hydraulic suspension circuit is pressurized at the factory. Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses of the transport/work cylinder to a double acting valve with float position (1). Connect the hydraulic hose to the single acting valve with float position (2).
  • Page 31 Mower conditioner FC283 R Primary PTO shaft Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear. The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of 1000 min Separate the two half PTO shafts and connect them to the machine's input shaft and to the tractor PTO stub.
  • Page 32 Mower conditioner FC283 R On machine side, attach guard chain to the headstock hole. Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard. Secondary PTO shaft Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 33 Mower conditioner FC283 R - Tighten nuts to release the friction discs. - Rotate the torque limitor's hub a few turns. - Thread nuts away until they bottom against the threaded studs. The friction slip clutch is ready to function.
  • Page 34 Mower conditioner FC283 R Hitch pin parallelism From the transport position: - Activate the transport/work cylinder control valve in the "lift into headland turn" position. - Pull on cord to release latch. - Activate the transport/work cylinder control valve in the "pivot into work"...
  • Page 35 Mower conditioner FC283 R Frame height and check chains. - Tractor fitted with a hydraulic position control function: • Lower the tractor lift linkage so that hitch pins are at a distance H = 600 mm (2’) from the ground.
  • Page 36 Mower conditioner FC283 R Uncoupling the machine For tractors not fitted with a hydraulic position control function, unhook and attach check chain to its support. - Place the machine in transport position. - Lower parking stand (1). - Secure parking stand using lock (2).

  • Page 37: Instructions For Transport

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT Before placing the machine into transport position: - Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop. - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.

  • Page 38: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 2. Conformity with the road regulations Before driving the machine on public roads, ensure that the machine meets current highway code regulations. Check that the signalling panels are clean and that the lighting equipment functions before going on public roads.

  • Page 39: Instructions For Work

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK Before placing the machine in working position: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away. 1. Putting the machine into work...

  • Page 40: Adjustments In Working Position

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 2. Adjustments in working position Cutting height The desired cutting height is obtained directly by adjusting the top link length. The height can be adjusted between 30 and 80 mm (1.1’’ - 3.1’’) depending on the tractors.
  • Page 41 Mower conditioner FC283 R Ground pressure The ground pressure adjustment determins the safety breakback adjustment: - Example: when the pressure in the gauges increases, mowing unit ground pressure decreases and the breakback force increases. The mowing unit suspension is obtained by 2 hydro- pneumatic accumulators.
  • Page 42 Mower conditioner FC283 R Pressure adjustment Increase pressure in the hydro-pneumatic accumulator: - Place the machine in working position. The following adjustments do not cause the machine to move. - Open the hydraulic valve using the 18mm box spanner supplied with the machine. Position (a).
  • Page 43 Mower conditioner FC283 R Transport stabilizing pressure The mowing unit cushioning is obtained with an hydro- pneumatic accumulator. In modifying the accumulator's pressure, the mowing unit's cushioning varies. To check the mowing unit's stabilizing pressure Place the machine in transport position.
  • Page 44 Mower conditioner FC283 R Pressure adjustment Increase pressure in the hydro-pneumatic accumulator: - Place the machine in transport position. The following adjustments do not cause the machine to move. - Open the hydraulic valve using the 18mm box spanner supplied with the machine. (Position (a)).
  • Page 45 Mower conditioner FC283 R Conditioning intensity Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Conditioning intensity is determined by the pressure exerted by the two rollers.

  • Page 46: Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 3. Machine use Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections, lower the front guard. Keep all persons and animals away from the machine danger zone. Never lean or step on the protection cover. Before the machine engages the crop:...

  • Page 47: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1. 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline yoke Kit no. 4603257 A specific yoke is available as option for tractors equipped with a 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline pto stub. 2. Swath shield extensions Kit no. 1076240 The swath shield extensions enable reducing the swath width to approximately 1 m (3’3").

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Storage

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 1. Frequency chart After the Every 200 first 10 Every 30...

  • Page 49: Lubrication

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 2. Lubrication Except for the secondary PTO shaft lubrication, the machine must be placed in transport position for all maintenance operations (knife replacement, lubrication, etc). Clean grease nipples before greasing. Lubricate with SHELL multi-purpose grease grade NLGI 2.
  • Page 50 Mower conditioner FC283 R Cutterbar draining and refilling Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The cutterbar is lubricated with 2 L (0.52 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 51 Mower conditioner FC283 R Lateral gearbox draining Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with 0.9 L (0.23 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX extreme-pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 52 Mower conditioner FC283 R Central gearbox draining Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with 2.3 L (0.6 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX extreme-pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 53 Mower conditioner FC283 R Grease the ball joint (1) of the mowing unit lift cylinder. Grease the ball joint (1) of the mowing unit compensation cylinder. Lubricate moving parts and articulations. Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 54 Mower conditioner FC283 R Lubricate roller drive chain To lubricate the chain: - Lubricate chain with SAE 80W90 GL5 oil through opening (1). Check chain tension. Maintenance and storage...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 3. Maintenance Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the machine, switch off the tractor engine, remove ignition key, wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake. Hydro-pneumatic accumulators...
  • Page 56 Mower conditioner FC283 R The side gearbox drive system Following all service operations on the drive system, check that the distance between the side gearbox drive shaft and the upper side of the cutterbar stiffener equals +/- 4 mm (0.15’’) measure A =577 mm (1’10’’)
  • Page 57 Mower conditioner FC283 R Work/transport cylinder Length in working position: Following all service operations on the transport/work cylinder, adapt cylinder length L to obtain play J of 2 to 4 mm (0.08’’ - 0.16’’) between link(1) and frame stop (2).
  • Page 58 Mower conditioner FC283 R Drive chain tension The tensioning device (1) ensures correct tension during work whatever the crop density. Adjusting the tension - Remove 3 bolts (1). - Remove chain guard (2). - Unscrew the 2 bolts (1). - Pivot the tensioning device (2) by hand to give it a slight preload (a).
  • Page 59 Mower conditioner FC283 R Chain replacement and roller synchronization To replace the chain: - Remove 3 bolts (1). - Remove chain guard (2). - Unscrew 2 bolts 1. - Pivot tensioning device to slacken chain slightly (a). - Remove quick release link (3) and then chain (2).
  • Page 60 Mower conditioner FC283 R Fit new chain on sprockets (1) and (2). Check chain tension between sprocket (1) and sprocket (2): - If the chain is not tensioned : • Remove sprocket (2) and turn spline by spline (b) until proper tension is obtained.
  • Page 61 Mower conditioner FC283 R Belt tension Regularly check belt tension and in particular during the first hours of use. Loose belts slip excessively which reduces crop ejection quality and can cause conditioning rotor clogging. Checking the tension: The tensioning device ensures correct tension as long as washer (3) is in contact with tube (4).
  • Page 62 Mower conditioner FC283 R Loosen counter nut (1). Loosen nut (2). Remove screw (3). Remove pulley (4). Replace belts in full sets. Reinstall pulley (4) using screw (3). Torque: 8.5 daN m (63 lbf ft). Reinstall belt guard. Torque: 8.5 daN m (63 lbf ft).
  • Page 63 Mower conditioner FC283 R Checking cutterbar oil level Regularly check the cutterbar oil level: • Place the cutterbar in horizontal position (with regards to X and Y axis). • Remove filler plug (1) and (2) as well as their seals.
  • Page 64 Mower conditioner FC283 R Inspection of knives and securing elements Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine KUHN parts. Knives Inspect systematically all knives before the machine is operated to: • guarantee the cutting quality. • guarantee safety in use.
  • Page 65 Mower conditioner FC283 R Fixing elements Check the fixing elements: - After hitting an obstacle. - When replacing knives. - At the beginning of each season. The fixing bolts should be changed in the following cases: - When there is visible warping.
  • Page 66 Mower conditioner FC283 R Knives can be turned over on the same disc to use the other cutting edge or replaced. On each knife, an arrow indicates the disc's direction of rotation. Make sure that the securing nut and bolt are in good condition and if necessary, replace them.
  • Page 67 Mower conditioner FC283 R Check if there is still a gap of 1 mm (0.04’’) between the disc lower part and the cutterbar wear plates. If this is not the case, fit one (maximum two) spacer(s) between the disc and the mounting hub (Part no.

  • Page 68: Storage

    Mower conditioner FC283 R 4. Storage At the end of each season - Clean the machine thoroughly. - Drain all gearboxes and cutterbar and refill with new oil (see "Lubrication" chapter). - Touch up paint if necessary. - Put the machine under cover in a dry place.

  • Page 69: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Dull or broken knives. Replace knives. Make sure the arrow on the Knives not installed correctly. knife upper face is pointing in Uneven stubble. the disc's direction of rotation. Too low PTO speed (rotational Increase speed to 1000 min frequency).

  • Page 70: Limited Warranty

    Mower conditioner FC283 R $LIMITED WARRANTY Limited warranty...
  • Page 71 Mower conditioner FC283 R Limited warranty...

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