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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Mower conditioner
KN081CGB A
- English - 03-2007

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Mower conditioner KN081CGB A - English - 03-2007...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    Designated use of the machine The FC883RA 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, with the possibility of grouping swaths.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $CONTENTS Dear Owner........................1 Contents ......................... 2 Identification of the machine ..................4 Rear view (transport position) ......................4 Front view (working position)......................4 Model identification plate........................ 5 Optional equipment ......................... 5 Safety ..........................6 Description of symbols used in this document ................6 Safety instructions...........................
  • Page 5 Mower conditioner FC883RA Instructions for work....................51 Putting the machine into work position ..................51 Putting the machine in headland turn position ................55 Adjustments in working position ....................56 Machine use ........................... 66 Optional equipment......................70 Yokes .............................. 70 Raised skid shoes ......................... 70 hydraulic actuation system ......................

  • Page 6: Identification Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 1. Rear view (transport position) 2. Front view (working position) Identification of the machine...

  • Page 7: Model Identification Plate

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 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. FC883 RA Type: 4. Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine: Part no.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $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 FC883RA 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.). Make sure that all operating controls (ropes, cables, rods, etc) are placed so that they cannot be set off accidentally, risking accident or damage.
  • Page 11 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 FC883RA 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 FC883RA 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 FC883RA 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 Mower conditioner FC883RA Safety decals Safety warning decals to respect, are placed in pictorial form on various parts of the machine. They are there to warn you of potential dangers and to tell you how to avoid accidents. Always keep the safety decals clean and readable, and replace them when they are worn, damaged, missing or illegible.
  • Page 16 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 17 Mower conditioner FC883RA Even when the machine is used in accordance with its purpose, objects may be projected. Stones and other foreign objects projected by the moving parts can travel a considerable distance. Keep all persons and animals away from the danger zone.

  • Page 18: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals Safety...
  • Page 19 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 leaving...
  • Page 20 Mower conditioner FC883RA Crushing area (5) Never operate in an area where there is a crushing risk before all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 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 21: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations

    Mower conditioner FC883RA Body crushing (9) Stay a safe distance from the machine. Crushing hazard. 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.
  • Page 22 Mower conditioner FC883RA 5. Instructions specific to France To drive on public roads and to conform with the current road regulations, the machine must be fitted with specific signalling panels. Part no. 1016490. Safety...

  • Page 23: Machine Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Description and glossary Side guards Left mowing unit Right mowing unit Lift cylinders Three-point hitch coupler Secondary PTO shafts Mowing unit connecting frames Swath shields Machine specifications...
  • Page 24 Mower conditioner FC883RA Main frame Three-point hitch coupler Lower hitch attachments Gauges Mowing unit connecting frames Parking stands Hydraulic valve bank Transport locks Transport stops 10 : Hydro-pneumatic accumulator 11 : Suspension circuit valves 12 : Primary PTO shaft 13 :...
  • Page 25 Mower conditioner FC883RA Ground pressure adjustment cylinder Rear hood Lift cylinder Side guard Control lever Conditioning fingers Conditioning rotor Cutterbar Disc 10 : Large cone disc 11 : Side gearbox Machine specifications...
  • Page 26 Mower conditioner FC883RA Conveyor belt Rear plate Connecting tube Hydraulic motor Lift cylinder Safety cover Upright 2 way valve Support tube 10 : Transport wheel Machine specifications...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 2. Technical specifications Attachment type 3 point attachment category 2 and 3 Number of discs 2 X 8 Working width (with a front mounted machine) 8.73 m (28’8’’) Width in working position 9.35 m (30’8’’) Width in transport position 2.98 m (9’9’’)

  • Page 28: Putting Into Service

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $PUTTING INTO SERVICE 1. Description of control elements The tractor must be equipped with: - 1 double acting valve for use in combination with the control box. The control box associated with a double acting hydraulic valve controls following functions: •...
  • Page 29 Mower conditioner FC883RA Positioning and parking The control box must be easily accessible from the tractor cab. Control box mounting - Fit support (1). - Fit the 4 screws (3) and washers (2) Fit control box using: - 1 screw diameter D1 (M12).
  • Page 30 Mower conditioner FC883RA Description of the controls 2 position switch: ON/OFF (a). The warning light is on when the control box is energized. The direction of operation of different functions may be inverted depending upon the way the hydraulic hoses have been connected to the tractor outlet.
  • Page 31 Mower conditioner FC883RA Putting the machine from headland turn into transport position and vice versa: Fold or unfold mowing units. Setting the machine into transport position is carried out with the machine in headland turn position. Position of transport wheels: Raise or lower transport wheels.
  • Page 32 Mower conditioner FC883RA Reduced or increased ground pressure: Increase or reduce mowing unit ground pressure. Increase or reduce the front mounted mowing unit ground pressure. Setting from headland turn into work position and vice versa: - Place right mowing unit in headland turn/work position (a).
  • Page 33 Mower conditioner FC883RA Conveyor position: Raise or lower conveyors. Adjust the cutting height: Increase or reduce mowing unit cutting height. Control box protection A 15 Amper fuse protects the control box against excessive electrical current. Automatic fuse resetting. Putting into service...

  • Page 34: Coupling And Uncoupling

    Mower conditioner FC883RA Description of the connection Never connect battery charger or perform welding tasks without having previously disconnected the control box. The control box is connected to: - A tractor 3-pin socket. - A machine wiring harness on the hydraulic valve bank.
  • Page 35 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 36 Mower conditioner FC883RA Coupling the machine - Lower the tractor three-point linkage. - Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins. - Attach the lower links to the hitch pins. • Category 2 (a) • Category 3 (b) - Secure each hitch pin with lynch pin.
  • Page 37 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Raise machine using the tractor lift linkage until parking stands no longer rest on the ground. - Unlock and remove lynch pin (1). - Remove pin (2). - Raise parking stand (3). - Insert pin in hole corresponding to transport position (4).
  • Page 38 Mower conditioner FC883RA HYDRAULIC Connections The machine hydraulic suspension circuit is pressurized at the factory. - Connect hydraulic hoses (1) and (2) to: • 1 double acting hydraulic outlet. - Connect offset cylinder hydraulic hoses (3) and (4) to: • 1 double acting hydraulic outlet.
  • Page 39 Mower conditioner FC883RA Connection with a front mounted machine: Use hose extension supplied with the machine. - Connect front mounted machine suspension adjustment hose (1) to rear machine coupler (2). Refer to the decal fitted on the machines. Make all connections related to the front mounted machine.
  • Page 40 Mower conditioner FC883RA Electrical CONNECTIONS - Connect 7-pin plug to the tractor. - Connect control box to the 19-pin electric plug. Putting into service...
  • Page 41 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 42 Mower conditioner FC883RA To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly engaged in the catches. Check that the system is properly engaged. 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 43 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Tighten nuts to release the friction discs. - Let the friction discs slip for a few seconds. - Thread nuts away until they bottom against the threaded studs. The friction slip clutch is ready to function.
  • Page 44 Note the corresponding lever position in the tractor cab. Adjusting the braking system The braking system is mounted and adjusted either at the factory or by your dealer. No adjustment is required. Contact your Kuhn dealer for any service operation. Putting into service...
  • Page 45 Mower conditioner FC883RA Uncoupling the machine The machine must be uncoupled in working position. - Lower transport wheels. - Unlock and remove lynch pin (1). - Remove pin (2). - Lower parking stand (3). - Insert pin in one of the 3 parking stand upper holes corresponding to parking position (4).
  • Page 46 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Check that all suspension system valves are shut-off. - Disconnect hydraulic hoses and electric plug. - Place hydraulic hoses and electric signalling plug in their respective supports (4). - Disconnect and store 19 pin plug in holder (5).

  • Page 47: Instructions For Transport

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $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 48 Mower conditioner FC883RA Putting the machine in headland turn position: - Place central switch in position (a). - Select the 2 mowing units using switch (1). - Activate tractor hydraulic outlet associated with the control box. Wait until cylinders are fully retracted.
  • Page 49 Mower conditioner FC883RA Check that transport locks (3) are fully engaged. - Activate machine offset using the hydraulic offset cylinder to centre the frame. From the tractor cab, check that offset mark (1) is in line with transport wheel (2).
  • Page 50 Mower conditioner FC883RA Adjust main frame height with regards to the ground: - Lower the tractor lift linkage so that hitch pins are at a distance H = 500 mm (1’8’’) from the ground. Use top link to put the pivoting upper link in transport position.
  • Page 51 Mower conditioner FC883RA Starting to travel uphill: The pivoting lower links enable pivoting up to a maximum angle of 14 degrees. The pivoting upper link has reached travel end. The upper link stop can be distorted when starting to travel uphill with an angle exceeding the maximum pivoting angle (upper link bottoming in rear position).

  • Page 52: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 53: Instructions For Work

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK 1. Putting the machine into work position 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.
  • Page 54 Mower conditioner FC883RA Release locks: - Place central switch in position (a). - Maintain switch (1) in position (b). - Activate tractor hydraulic valve connected to the control box to release locks. - Pull release cord until stop pins are released.
  • Page 55 Mower conditioner FC883RA Putting the machine into work position: - Place central switch in position (b). - Select the 2 mowing units using switch (2). - Activate tractor hydraulic valve connected to the control box to lower the mowing units.
  • Page 56 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Remove lynch pin (1) to release bracket (2) and unfold guards (3). - Lower stop rod (4). The machine is in working position. During work, headland turn position is only selected using the tractor double acting valve associated with the control box.

  • Page 57: Putting The Machine In Headland Turn Position

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 2. Putting the machine in headland turn position Before putting the machine into headland turn position: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.

  • Page 58: Adjustments In Working Position

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 3. Adjustments in working position Cutting height The required height is set by means of the control box. The height can be adjusted between 30 and 80 mm (1.1’’ - 3.1’’) depending on the tractors. To obtain a different cutting height: - Lower the machine on the ground to remove weight from the top link.
  • Page 59 Mower conditioner FC883RA Ground pressure The ground pressure adjustment determins the safety breakback adjustment. Example: when the pressure in the gauges increases, the ground pressure of the mowing units decreases and the breakback force increases. - The suspension of the mowing units is obtained by 4 hydro-pneumatic accumulators.
  • Page 60 Mower conditioner FC883RA Reduced or increased ground pressure The following adjustments do not cause the machine to move. The direction of operation of different functions may be inverted depending upon the way the hydraulic hoses have been connected to the tractor outlet.
  • Page 61 Mower conditioner FC883RA • Check the pressure increase indication on the gauge. • Check the pressure decrease indication on the gauge. - When the required pressure is reached, close the valve. Proceed the same way for second mowing unit by inverting opening/closing of mowing unit suspension valves.
  • Page 62 Mower conditioner FC883RA Finger conditioning rotor speed The rotor speed can be set at 888 min or 615 min The machine is factory set at a rotor speed of 888 min Adjusting the rotor speed Turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 63 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Loosen the 8 pulley mounting bolts (1) using box spanner. - Loosen belt tensioning bolt using box spanner (1). - Slacken V-belts and check their condition. - Remove belt tensioning bolt from its holder. - Tip over jockey pulley (a).
  • Page 64 Mower conditioner FC883RA Handle pulleys with care. Pulleys must slide on the hubs without effort. If this is not the case, clean and slightly coat hubs with grease before sliding the pulleys in place. - Reinstall bolts and washers without tightening them (1).
  • Page 65 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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. Several factors govern the conditioning intensity adjustment: Conditioning rotor speed See section "Finger conditioning rotor speed".
  • Page 66 Mower conditioner FC883RA Conditioning comb The angular position of the comb in relation to the conditioning hood also enables altering the conditioning intensity: - Unlock comb lock pin using 18mm box spanner supplied with the machine. - Position the comb in one of the 3 positions.
  • Page 67 Mower conditioner FC883RA Fold the front guard cover (1). Remove 2 bolts (1). Pivot and position the conditioning hood opposite the free hole. Reinstall bolts (1). Reassemble the unit. Follow same procedure on the second mowing unit. Check that the adjustment is identical on the 2 mowing units.

  • Page 68: Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 4. Machine use Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections, lower front guards. 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 69 Mower conditioner FC883RA Lateral offset During work, the machine frame can be offset laterally to avoid strips of uncut crop when turning or on slopes. When turning: When turning at work, the overlap between the mowing units can be insufficient.
  • Page 70 Mower conditioner FC883RA On slopes During work, the machine frame can be offset laterally to avoid strips of uncut crop when turning or on slopes. During work on slopes, the mowing unit overlap can be insufficient due to the tractor rear axle side drift.
  • Page 71 Mower conditioner FC883RA Swath configuration 2 configuration possibilities: - "Closely placed swaths" configuration: • Conveyors are lowered. The swath width is 1.80 to 2.60 m (5’10’’ - 8’6’’). - "Wide swaths" configuration: • Conveyors are raised. The swath width is 8.50 m (27’11’’).

  • Page 72: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1. Yokes Part no. 4604603 A specific yoke is available as option for tractors equipped with a 1 3/4’’ 20 spline pto stub. Part no. 4604604 A specific yoke is available as option for tractors equipped with a 1 3/8’’...

  • Page 73: Hydraulic Actuation System

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 3. hydraulic actuation system Kit no. 1076560. The braking system is mounted and adjusted either at the factory or by your dealer. No adjustment is required. Contact your Kuhn dealer for any service operation. Optional equipment...

  • Page 74: Maintenance And Storage

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Before leaving tractor before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake.
  • Page 75 Mower conditioner FC883RA Every 200 After the Every 50 hours or at Every 2 first 10 hours the end of years hours of use the season - Wheel pivot points. - Transport stops and stop pins. - Carrying frame pivot points.

  • Page 76: Cleaning The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 2. Cleaning the machine Regularly clean the build up between the conditioning hood and the support tube: - Remove the split pins on both tube ends. - Remove the rear part of the protection cover. - Clean and reassemble the unit.
  • Page 77 Mower conditioner FC883RA PTO shaft Primary PTO shaft - Every 250 hours: • universal joints (1). - Every 40 hours: • transmission tube (2). • guide rings (3). Secondary PTO shaft - Every 250 hours: • universal joints (1). - Every 40 hours: •...
  • Page 78 Mower conditioner FC883RA Oil change: Cutterbars Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The cutterbar is lubricated with 2.25 L (0.7 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 79 Mower conditioner FC883RA Angle gearboxes Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with 0.6 L (0.16 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 80 Mower conditioner FC883RA Central gearbox Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The angle gearbox is lubricated with 5.5 L (1.45 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure oil for mechanical transmissions with viscosity grade SAE80W90 and API grade GL5.
  • Page 81 Mower conditioner FC883RA Hydraulic tank Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The hydraulic tank is filled with 60 L (15.85 US gal) oil type SHELL TELLUS 46 or a mineral hydraulic oil with a viscosity complying with the standard ISO 46 category HM.
  • Page 82 Mower conditioner FC883RA Grease: - Offset cylinder pivot pins (1). - Lift cylinder pivot points (2). - Offset linkage pivot points (3). Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 83 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Wheel pivot points (4). - Transport stops and stop pins (5). - Carrying frame pivot points (6). - Wheel pivot pin articulations. Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 84 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Wheel cylinder pivot points (7). - Pivoting upper hitch articulation (8). - Pump support articulations (9). Fold the machine in transport position to access the grease zerks. Maintenance and storage...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 4. Maintenance Before leaving tractor before adjusting, maintaining repairing machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake.
  • Page 86 Mower conditioner FC883RA - Rotate pin (1) counterclockwise to tension the conveyor. - Measure dimension (L): - If measure (L) is comprised between 1505 mm (4’11.25’’) and 1510 mm (4’11.44’’). • The conveyor is tensioned. - If measure (L) is below 1505: •...
  • Page 87 Mower conditioner FC883RA Oil level - Remove filler plug (5). - Check visually oil level in tank. The oil level must be located in the maximum area. - Top up if necessary. Replace: Hydraulic tank filter cartridge - Loosen the 4 self-locking screws (1).
  • Page 88 Mower conditioner FC883RA Hydro-pneumatic accumulators Before any work is carried out on a hydraulic circuit with hydro-pneumatic accumulator, depressurize the circuit. It is strictly forbidden to weld, grind or drill onto a hydro-pneumatic accumulator. Hydro-pneumatic accumulators do not require any particular maintenance.
  • Page 89 Mower conditioner FC883RA The 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 90 Mower conditioner FC883RA Belts Never replace belts individually. When a belt is damaged, always replace the whole set (Part no. 83101687). Regularly check belt tension and in particular during the first hours of use: - Check that tensioning spring is coil bound.
  • Page 91 Mower conditioner FC883RA Checking the cutterbar oil level Periodically 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 92 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 93 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 94 Mower conditioner FC883RA Knife replacement Replace knife lock-nuts and bolts when they have been removed 5 times. Replace systematically all worn or distorted knives. Never straighten a bent knife. Always replace both knives per disc. Clean the nut case. - Place a wooden wedge between two discs to stop them from rotating.
  • Page 95 Mower conditioner FC883RA 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 96: Storage

    Mower conditioner FC883RA 5. Storage At the end of each season - Clean the machine thoroughly. - Drain all gearboxes and cutterbar and refill with new oil: See section ’’Lubrication’’. - Touch up paint if necessary. - Put the machine under cover in a dry place.

  • Page 97: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Dull or broken knives. Replace knives. Make sure the arrow on the Uneven stubble. Knives not installed correctly. knife upper face is pointing in the disc's direction of rotation. Too low PTO speed (rotational Increase speed to 1000 min frequency).
  • Page 98 Mower conditioner FC883RA Readjust conveyor belt speed Conveyor belt speed too low. on control box. Check the hydraulic pump The hydraulic pump drive belt drive belt and replace if slips. necessary. Clogging of the conveyor belt Check conveyor belt tension Conveyor belt is slack.
  • Page 99 Mower conditioner FC883RA The control box is not Energize control box using energized. ON/OFF switch Control box switches have no effect on the cylinders. The electric wiring harness is incorrectly connected and does not supply the solenoid valves. There is a faulty connection of...

  • Page 100: Limited Warranty

    Mower conditioner FC883RA $LIMITED WARRANTY Limited warranty...
  • Page 101 Mower conditioner FC883RA Limited warranty...

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