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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
- according to Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I 1.7.4.1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GMT 3205 Flex S
GMT 3205 Flex P
GMT 3205 Flex R
GMT 3605 Flex S
GMT 3605 Flex P
GMT 3605 Flex R
Disc Mower
Part number 51598340
1
edition English
st
May 2019

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS - according to Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I 1.7.4.1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL GMT 3205 Flex S GMT 3205 Flex P GMT 3205 Flex R GMT 3605 Flex S GMT 3605 Flex P GMT 3605 Flex R Disc Mower Part number 51598340 edition English May 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Note to the owner................1-1 Intended use.
  • Page 3 Starting the unit Connection to the tractor – Two-point swivel hitch implements ......4-5 Hydraulic connections ..............4-8 Bleeding air from the lift cylinders .
  • Page 4 Adjustments Adjustment of the swing of the tongue ..........6-28 Adjustment of the stubble height .
  • Page 5 Every 10 hours 10 hours grease fittings..............7-20 10 hours grease fittings - Roll conditioning .
  • Page 6 Replacement of the belt - Collector III unit (if equipped) ......7-63 Storage Pressure washing .

  • Page 7: General Information

    Directives 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/EU. Always use genuine KONGSKILDE Service Parts or parts that match at least the same quality, reliability and func- tionality as the equivalent original Service Parts when you service and repair your implement and do not modify your implement without a written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 8 KONGSKILDE is not liable for any damage caused by the use of ''non-genuine” parts and accessories. Rely on your authorized dealer to supply you with genuine KONGSKILDE parts only. These parts are covered by our warranty and will give you the best performance.
  • Page 9 It is prohibited to carry out any modifications to the implement unless specifically authorized, in writing, by a KONGSKILDE representative. CLEANING YOUR IMPLEMENT When you use a high pressure washer, do not stand too close to the implement and avoid directing the jet at electronic components, electrical connections, breathers, seals, filler caps, and so on.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Intended use KONGSKILDE disc mower can only perform the usual sion without foreign matter and the like. The performance work in agriculture. Only connect the disc mower to a trac- of the implement will depend on the crop, the condition of tor that corresponds with the specifications of the imple- the field, the ground, and finally the weather.

  • Page 11: Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    • Ensure that each piece of non‐ KONGSKILDE equipment fitted to the machine bears the CE mark. • The maximum power of emission equipment (radio, telephones, etc.) must not exceed the limits imposed by the national authorities of the country where you use the machine.

  • Page 12: Manual Scope And Required Training Level

    KONGSKILDE during normal operation, routine service, and maintenance. Periodic service consists of activities that are necessary to maintain the expected life of the KONGSKILDE ma- This manual does not contain all the information that re- chine. These activities have defined intervals.
  • Page 13 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION must demonstrate the ability to operate and service the KONGSKILDE machine in a correct and safe manner.

  • Page 14: Product Identification Number (Pin)

    The Product Identification Number (PIN) is a serial num- ber that identifies the implement. The serial number, model, and other specifications, are on the PIN plate. Provide your KONGSKILDE dealer with the model and PIN when you order spare parts. ZEIL18HT00548FA Company name...

  • Page 15: Product Identification Number (Pin) - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    The Product Identification Number (PIN) is a serial num- ber that identifies the implement. The serial number, model and other specifications are on the PIN plate. Provide your KONGSKILDE dealer with the model and the PIN when you order parts. ZEIL18HT00546EA Company name...

  • Page 16: Product Identification

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Product identification NOTE: Do not remove or change the Product Identifica- tion Number (PIN) plate (1) on the implement. The PIN plate (1) is on the right-hand side of the imple- ment. The PIN is also engraved on the chassis at (A) above the PIN plate (1).

  • Page 17: Product Identification - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Product identification - Collector III unit (if equipped) NOTE: Do not remove or change the Product Identifica- tion Number (PIN) plate (1) on the implement. The PIN plate (1) is on the rear side of the implement. The PIN is also engraves on the chassis at (A) below the PIN plate (1).

  • Page 18: Operator's Manual Storage On The Implement

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Operator's manual storage on the implement When you are not using the operator’s manual, store the operator’s manual in the toolbox (1). The toolbox (1) is on the left-hand side of the tongue. NHIL17HT00414AA 1-12...

  • Page 19: Implement Orientation

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Implement orientation NOTE: To determine the left-hand side and the right-hand side of the implement, stand behind the implement and face the direction of travel during working operation. The following overhead view illustration is a general repre- sentation of the implement.

  • Page 20: Implement Components

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Implement components NHIL17HT00405FA Tongue Hitch (2-point hitch shown) Side canvas shields Tire and wheel Flotation springs (10) Header Transport cable support (11) Cutter bar TopSafe™ system springs (12) Toolbox Trail frame (13) Jack Windrow gate 1-14...

  • Page 21: Safety Information

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION###_2_### Safety rules and signal word definitions Personal safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible death or injury. Throughout this manual you will find the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION followed by special in- structions.

  • Page 22: General Recommendations

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION General recommendations Most farm machinery accidents can be avoided by the • Never let the implement run without supervision. observance of a few simple safety precautions. • Always keep a first aid kit handy. • This operator’s manual contains important information •...

  • Page 23: Illustrations

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Illustrations WARNING Illustrations in this manual may show protective shielding open or removed to better illustrate a par- ticular feature or adjustment. Replace all shields before operating the machine. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. W0012A NOTE: Some of the illustrations in this manual have been obtained by photographing prototypes.
  • Page 24 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Hazardous chemicals 1. If you are exposed to or come in contact with haz- well as the information in this manual when you ser- ardous chemicals you can be seriously injured. vice the machine. The fluids, lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolant, 4.

  • Page 25: Starting Up The Implement Safely

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Starting up the implement safely Before you attach the implement to the tractor, ensure that Repair immediately a damaged PTO shaft before you the tractor is in good working order and that the brakes work with the implement. are efficient, particularly if you operate on hilly ground.

  • Page 26: Traveling On Public Roads

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Traveling on public roads Comply with the relevant traffic regulations Passengers WARNING Do not allow passengers to ride in the tractor unless a specific seat is provided. Impact hazard! Take care when making turns. The machine During transport, the transportation of people on top of rear end swings out when changing direction.
  • Page 27 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Drive at a safe speed to ensure control and ability to stop When you turn during transport, pay attention to the over- in an emergency. hang and/or oscillating weight of the implement. Lock the tractor brake pedals together. Never use inde- Use engine braking when you drive down hills.

  • Page 28: Operating The Implement Safely

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Operating the implement safely Always start the implement with the engine running at low speed. WARNING Hazard to bystanders! Whenever a PTO is in operation, a guard must be in place Always sound the horn before starting the ma- to prevent death or injury to the operator or bystanders.
  • Page 29 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION When you drive up and down and across hillsides, avoid When you work with a mower, keep a safe distance from sharp turns. steep slopes and similar ground conditions, as the ground may be slippery and pull the mower and the tractor side- When you turn during operation, pay attention to the over- ways.

  • Page 30: Stopping The Implement Safely

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Stopping the implement safely When you park the implement, there are some opera- tional risks which may cause personal injury. Therefore, WARNING you must: Moving parts! Some components may continue to run after • Make sure that the ground is firm and even during park- disengaging the drive systems.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Maintenance Do not use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or paper. WARNING • Continuous long term contact with hydraulic fluid may Maintenance hazard! cause skin cancer. Avoid long term contact and wash Before you start servicing the machine, attach the skin promptly with soap and water.

  • Page 32: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as pro- tective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask, hard hat, heavy gloves, work boots, and/or any other PPE that provides for the safety and protection of the individual that operates this equipment.

  • Page 33: Safety Requirements For Fluid Power Systems And Components - Hydraulic Systems

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety requirements for fluid power systems and components - hydraulic systems WARNING Escaping fluid! Hydraulic fluid or diesel fuel leaking under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause infection or other injury. To prevent personal injury: Relieve all pressure before disconnecting fluid lines or per- forming work on the hydraulic system.

  • Page 34: Noise Emission

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Noise emission The measuring and reporting of the noise level were car- On tractors with cab provided all windows, doors and ried out according to ISO 5131. other possible openings are kept closed; it is obvious that the real noise level at the operator's seat will be signif- The noise is measured with the engine and all mecha- icantly lower.

  • Page 35: Ecology And The Environment

    KONGSKILDE dealer, who will dispose of the used this legislation. Where no legislation exists, obtain in- batteries or recycle the used batteries properly. In some formation from suppliers of oils, filters, batteries, fuels, countries, this is a legal requirement.

  • Page 36: Safety Signs

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety signs The following safety signs are on your implement as a guide for your safety and for the safety of those who work with you. Walk around the implement and note the content and loca- tion of all safety signs before you operate your implement.
  • Page 37 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ZEIL18HT00914FA Safety sign (1) WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. MAKE SURE THAT EVERY OPERATOR: -is instructed in the safe and proper use of this machine. -reads and understands the operator's manual for this machine.
  • Page 38 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety sign (2) WARNING Avoid injury! Always do the following before lubricating, maintaining, or servicing the ma- chine. 1. Disengage all drives. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Lower all attachments to the ground, or raise and engage all safety locks. 4.
  • Page 39 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety sign (5) WARNING Flying debris! The machine can throw stones and debris to- ward the operator or bystanders. Set the ma- chine to clear obstructions and stones. Failure to comply could result in death or se- rious injury.
  • Page 40 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety sign (8) WARNING Flying debris! The machine can throw stones and debris to- ward the operator or bystanders. Set the ma- chine to clear obstructions and stones. Failure to comply could result in death or se- rious injury.
  • Page 41 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety sign (11) The number and the direction of rotations. Check that the PTO drive shaft runs with the right RPM and in the right direction. A wrong number of rotations and/or direction of rotation can damage the implement with the risk of personal injury as a result.

  • Page 42: Safety Signs - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety signs - Collector III unit (if equipped) The following safety signs are on your implement as a guide for your safety and for the safety of those who work with you. Walk around the implement and note the content and loca- tion of all safety signs before you operate your implement.
  • Page 43 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ZEIL18HT00956FA Safety sign (1) Risk of getting jammed. Never let anybody stand between the implement and the tractor after the connection. An unintentional manoeuvre may cause serious injury. Part number: 81PR80-0809 81PR80-0809 2-23...
  • Page 44 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION Safety sign (2) WARNING Flying debris! The machine can throw stones and debris to- ward the operator or bystanders. Set the ma- chine to clear obstructions and stones. Failure to comply could result in death or se- rious injury.

  • Page 45: Controls And Instruments

    3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS###_3_### Implement components Access to implement components WARNING Rotating parts! Never allow anyone to stand or hang on the at- tachment while it is in motion. The following access ways are provided only for safely en- tering and servicing the attachment while it is stopped.
  • Page 46 3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS Left-hand side Open the side canvas shield (4) to have access to: • Cutter bar and the disc drum with driveline shaft. ZEIL18HT00915AA Remove the guard (5) to have access to: • Roll conditioning drive gear. ZEIL18HT00915AA Remove the guard (6) to have access to: •...

  • Page 47: Operating Instructions

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS###_4_### Commissioning the unit Choice of tractor Always follow the recommendations specified in the in- struction manual of the tractor. If this is not possible, seek technical assistance. Choose a tractor with a suitable power on the Power Take-Off (PTO).

  • Page 48: Check Before Use

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Check before use Before you operate the disc mower-conditioner for the first time, perform the following items: • Read this operator's manual carefully, especially the chapter headed ”Safety information”. • Check the correct assembly of the implement. Also check that the implement is undamaged.
  • Page 49 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Check the correct connection and tightening of the hy- draulic components. • Check that the hydraulic hoses are long enough for the movements of the implement in relation to the tractor. • Check the length of the hydraulic hoses when the im- plement is in working position.
  • Page 50 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Because of the smaller centrifugal force at a low number of RPM, the blades can touch the guard plates on the cutter bar. This sound must disappear at the normal number of RPM during work. NOTE: The cutter bar under the discs will get very warm.

  • Page 51: Starting The Unit

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the unit Connection to the tractor – Two-point swivel hitch implements The implement is connected to the lower link arms of the tractor. The hitch pins are intended for Category II. If the tractor has a Category 3/3N hitch, contact your dealer to obtain the correct adapter bushings.
  • Page 52 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On tractors where the distance X between the PTO on the tractor and the coupling eyes of the lower link arms is long, placing of the draw pins at position (B) would be preferable. When you install the draw pins at position (B), remember to exchange and turn around the right-hand side and left- hand side extension arms (3).
  • Page 53 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upon first use with the tractor, make sure that the PTO shaft (12) is sized for the attached tractor. 4. Pull the PTO shaft apart and attach one half to the tractor and the other half to the mower-conditioner. 5.

  • Page 54: Hydraulic Connections

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hydraulic connections WARNING Escaping fluid! Hydraulic fluid or diesel fuel leaking under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause infection or other injury. To prevent personal injury: Relieve all pressure before discon- necting fluid lines or performing work on the hydraulic system.

  • Page 55: Bleeding Air From The Lift Cylinders

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bleeding air from the lift cylinders WARNING Unexpected machine movement! Air in the system or a high hydraulic flow rate can cause erratic operation. Before you swing the tongue, clear the area of all bystanders and obstructions.

  • Page 56: Front Power Take-Off (Pto) Drive Shaft - Shorten

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Front Power Take-Off (PTO) drive shaft – Shorten Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft length NOTE: Do not shorten your new Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft until you are certain that it is necessary. From the factory the distance from PTO to Power Input Connection (PIC) is standard on most tractor brands.
  • Page 57 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Shortening the PTO drive shaft To shorten the PTO shaft proceed as follows. 1. Fasten the PTO drive shaft half parts to the PTO (on the tractor) and the PIC (on the implement). The PTO drive shaft half parts must be at the same horizontal level, opposite each other at the shortest distance from the tractor.

  • Page 58: Parking The Unit

    4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Parking the unit Disconnection and parking To disconnect and park the implement, proceed as fol- lows: 1. Disengage the Power Take-Off (PTO) drive shaft, ac- tivate the parking brake and stop the tractor engine 2. Place the implement on a firm and level ground. 3.

  • Page 59: Transport Operations

    5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS###_5_### Preparing for road transport Travelling on public roads WARNING Transport hazard! For speeds up to 32 km/h (20 mph), make sure that the weight of a trailed vehicle that is not equipped with brakes DOES NOT EXCEED 1.5 times the tractor weight.
  • Page 60 5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Additional preparation for road transport 1. Leave the hydraulic hoses connected to the tractor remote outlets. NOTICE: If the hoses are disconnected, either con- nect the hoses to the tractor or make sure that you position the hydraulic hoses in the hanger and secure the hoses to prevent damage.

  • Page 61: Tongue Swing Cylinder Lock

    5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Tongue swing cylinder lock WARNING Transport hazard! If the tractor hydraulic system accidentally engages during transport, the machine could drop to the ground, swing into roadside obsta- cles, or swing into oncoming traffic. Before transport, always engage the header lift lock valve and the tongue swing cylinder valve in the LOCKED position.

  • Page 62: Header Lift Lock

    5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Header lift lock Lock the header in the raised position when you transport the implement on public roads. 1. Use the tractor hydraulic system to raise the header. Continue activating the oil outlet of the tractor until the implement is lifted completely and the cylinders are fully stretched.

  • Page 63: Working Operations

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS###_6_### General information Implement overview Chassis frame and tongue ZEIL18HT00976FA The implement is a trailed mower-conditioner where the header (2) is suspended in the trail frame (3) with wheels (4) that are in contact with the ground. At the front of the trail frame there is the centrally-suspended tongue (1).
  • Page 64 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS When you raise the implement at the headland, a cable system (8) ensures that the header is lifted higher than the trail frame. This system raises the header high above the cut crop while the implement maintains a low center of gravity.
  • Page 65 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Header ZEIL18HT00975FA At the rear bottom of the implement, the header is se- cured to the trail frame with two connecting rods (13). The purpose of these connecting rods is to push the header across the field, with consideration that it is possible for the header to move freely up, down, and backward in the TopSafe™...
  • Page 66 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS You can adjust the stubble height with the adjustment mechanism (14) that is integrated into the header. The mechanism changes the angle of the header in relation to the field by adjusting the connecting rods in the Top- Safe™...

  • Page 67: Safety Features

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Safety features WARNING Flying objects! Machines with rotary discs can fling foreign objects toward the operator. Keep all skirts and shields in place. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. W0024A The shielding on this implement is designed for the safety and protection of the operator, bystanders, and domestic animals.

  • Page 68: Driveline Protection

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Cutter bar side canvas shields The cutter bar side canvas shields (1) fold up to reduce the width of the implement when transporting on public roads. To fold the side canvas shields up for transport: 1. Unlatch the hinge (2). 2.

  • Page 69: Friction Clutch

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Friction clutch To ensure a long life for your tractor and implement, the implement is equipped with a friction clutch on the Power Take-Off (PTO) drive shaft between the tractor and the implement. The purpose of the friction clutch is to protect the transmis- sion from overload when you work in the field and when you start the implement (connection of the PTO).

  • Page 70: Transmission Securing Against Overload

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Transmission securing against overload NOTE: The tractor driver can secure the transmission against overload. When you use the implement, consider the following steps: 1. Always start the implement with the engine running at low speed. This especially applies to tractors with electro-hydraulic connection of the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.

  • Page 71: Twisted Blades

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Twisted blades WARNING Knife hazard! Use care handling sharp components. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equip- ment (PPE), including heavy gloves. Failure to comply could result in death or se- rious injury. W0274A Twisted blades (1) are reversible. You can turn the blade, but the blade must remain on the same disc to maintain balance.

  • Page 72: Disc And Blades - Q+ System

    ZEIL18HT00339AA erties and expose you and others to serious risks. NOTICE: Replace damaged blades, discs and blade hold- ers with original KONGSKILDE spare parts to obtain a safe operation. NOTE: Always lower the header to the ground before you replace blades, blade holders, discs and the like.
  • Page 73 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Blade holder NOTE: Check the following points after the collision with foreign matter, after the replacement of blades and the first time you use the implement. Replace the blade holder if: • The blade pin (1) is not in contact with the disc. •...

  • Page 74: Working In The Field

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Working in the field With the disc mower-conditioner properly attached to the tractor, engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) and gradually increase the PTO speed to the rated 1000 RPM. NOTICE: Adjust the tractor engine speed during oper- ation, if required, to maintain the rated PTO speed of 1000 RPM.
  • Page 75 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS 2. Swing the tongue to the alternate side as you complete the turn. ZEIL18HT00068AA 3. The implement will be in position on the alternate side just before you lower the header to begin with the next pass.

  • Page 76: Tongue Swing Cylinder

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Tongue swing cylinder The hydraulic cylinder (2) for turning the tongue (1) is equipped with a double pilot operated check valve (3) which secures the cylinder and thus also the implement in a given position when the hydraulic handle for the tongue is not operated.

  • Page 77: Working In The Field - Normal Windrow With Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Working in the field - Normal windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped) To operate the mower normally or with the TopDry™ wide spreading system when the Collector III unit is connected to the implement, lift the Collector III unit to the inactive position with the hydraulic cylinder (1).

  • Page 78: Working In The Field - Double Windrow With Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Working in the field - Double windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped) Double windrowing means that the crop is thrown from the implement onto a rubber belt that runs across the direc- tion of travel and throws the crop to the left-hand side of the implement.

  • Page 79: Working In The Field - Triple Windrow With Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Working in the field - Triple windrow with Collector III unit (if equipped) To collect a lot of grass in one windrow you should lay a triple windrow together in one windrow. This means that you lay grass from approximately 9 m (354.33 in) working width together in one windrow.

  • Page 80: Roll Conditioning

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Roll conditioning Roll conditioning – Overview The roll conditioning system passes the cut crop through a set of closely-spaced inter-meshing rolls with matching lands and valleys. The rolls crush and crack the plant stem at several points along its length, which wears away the waxy coating and allows moisture to escape.
  • Page 81 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Properly conditioned crop Properly conditioned crop with a roll conditioner will show patterns of cracks at regular intervals along the plant stem. Each crack will be about 25 – 50 mm (1 – 2 in) in length, and the stem is flat in the cracked areas. Dependent on crop height when cut, at least two or three cracks should be found along the plant length.

  • Page 82: Roll Drive Gear Oiler

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Checking crop As a general check, grab a handful of crop directly behind the implement after it has been processed and hold it in one hand. Examine the plant stems. Inspect the leaves in the same random sample;...

  • Page 83: Roll Pressure

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Roll pressure DANGER Entanglement hazard! Disengage the Power Take-Off (PTO), turn off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop before you leave the oper- ator's position. Never adjust, lubricate, clean, or remove a blockage of crop material when the engine is on.

  • Page 84: Adjustment Of The Roll Gap

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjustment of the roll gap The roll gap is the space between the inter-meshing high surfaces (1) and the low surfaces (2) of the condi- tioner rolls. The high surface on a conditioner roll com- monly represents the land, and the low surface repre- sents the valley.

  • Page 85: Flail And Polyethylene (Pe) Finger Conditioning

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Flail and polyethylene (PE) finger conditioning Flail and polyethylene (PE) finger conditioning - Overview NOTE: The flail conditioner and the polyethylene (PE) fin- ger conditioner are fully identical, except the conditioner fingers and the corresponding conditioner rotor. The flail conditioner and the polyethylene (PE) finger con- ditioner systems consist of a rotor assembly (2) and an adjustable conditioner hood (1).
  • Page 86 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Properly conditioned crop Properly conditioned crop with a flail or PE finger condi- tioner will exhibit signs of stripping on the plant stems as the waxy coating is stripped off during the conditioning process. The flail and the PE finger conditioning system tend to damage leafy crops more than the roll conditioning, re- sulting in higher leaf losses.

  • Page 87: Conditioner Hood - Adjust

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Conditioner hood – Adjust DANGER Entanglement hazard! Disengage the Power Take-Off (PTO), turn off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop before you leave the oper- ator's position. Never adjust, lubricate, clean, or remove a blockage of crop material when the engine is on.
  • Page 88 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS General conditioning If you increase the forward speed, the amount of mate- rial through the implement is also increased. To obtain the same conditioning, it is therefore necessary also to in- crease the degree of conditioning by turning the hex shaft (4) clockwise.

  • Page 89: Equipment For Wide Spreading - Topdry™ System

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Equipment for wide spreading - TopDry™ system The implements with the flail or polyethylene (PE) fin- ger conditioner are equipped with the equipment for wide spreading (TopDry™ system) as standard. The TopDry™ wide spreading system allows the implement to spread the conditioned crop into a windrow that is the entire width of the conditioning system to reduce drying time.

  • Page 90: Adjustment Of The Swing Of The Tongue

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjustments Adjustment of the swing of the tongue From the factory the implement is mounted to drive sym- metrically with equal swing to the right-hand side and left- hand side. When you drive, you obtain the most comfortable opera- tion when the implement swings equally to the right-hand side (B) and left-hand side (A).

  • Page 91: Adjustment Of The Stubble Height

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjustment of the stubble height NOTE: Before you perform any adjustments, always move the implement to the middle position just behind the tractor by means of the tongue swing cylinder. Otherwise the adjustments will not be correct because of the center of gravity of the implement that is moved away from the middle when the implement is “flexed”...
  • Page 92 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS The following table shows the connection between the theoretical stubble height and the inclination of the cut- ter bar in relation to the ground. As the header tilt angle increases, the stubble height decreases. NOTE: Both the values on the stubble height indicator and in the table are calculated and considered approximate.

  • Page 93: Header Flotation Adjustment

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Header flotation adjustment If you operate the header with an incorrect flotation weight, the following scenarios can occur: • Flotation weight that is too heavy can cause header side-drift and excessive component wear. • Flotation weight that is too light can cause long or irreg- ular crop stubble height.

  • Page 94: Cutter Bar Protection - Topsafe™ System Spring Adjustment

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Cutter bar protection - TopSafe™ system spring adjustment The TopSafe™ cutter bar protection system allows the header to easily move away due to an impact with an obstacle (1). The TopSafe™ system springs (2) on the header and the spring-and-pawl assembly (3) on the two- point swivel hitch of the tongue allow the entire header to lift upward and over the obstacle and prevent extensive...
  • Page 95 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS NOTE: Because of the transport, the TopSafe™ system springs are not adjusted from the factory. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the following adjustment and check before the first use of the implement. To check the TopSafe™ system spring adjustment, pro- ceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 96: Cutter Bar Protection - Spring-And-Pawl Assembly Adjustment

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Cutter bar protection - Spring-and-pawl assembly adjustment The TopSafe™ system springs (2) on the header works together with the spring-and-pawl assembly (3) on the two-point hitch of the tongue. ZEIL18HT00036CA In case of collision with an obstacle (for example a stone), the spring-and-pawl assembly in the tongue releases the lever arms (1) whereby the whole tongue and thus the implement is lifted over the obstacle (1).
  • Page 97 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjust the spring-and-pawl assembly so that the spring- and-pawl assembly does not release during normal oper- ation, including the change of gears, turning and driving on hillsides. The factory adjust the spring-and-pawl assembly to nor- mal conditions. Therefore it is usually not necessary to change the adjustment of the spring-and-pawl assembly.

  • Page 98: Wheel Frame Height

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Wheel frame height There are two available positions to mount the barrel of the lift cylinders (1). • The mounting hole (B) is the factory setting and pre- ferred location for the lift cylinders. This mounting hole allows the header to float high enough to operate over furrows, tracks, or other conditions that you may en- counter in the field.

  • Page 99: Windrow-Forming Shields

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Windrow-forming shields The windrow-forming shields (1) form the shape of the windrow. The adjustment handles (2) allows you to control the width of the windrow as the crop material exists the conditioning system. To adjust the windrow-forming shields, proceed as fol- lows: 1.

  • Page 100: Adjustments Of The Belt Unit - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjustments of the belt unit - Collector III unit (if equipped) The belt is operated and adjusted from the factory to run correctly without load from the crop. As the belt is made of an elastic material, when you operate in the field the first time, the belt may stretch a little when loaded with crop.
  • Page 101 6 - WORKING OPERATIONS You can mount the belt unit in a position lower than stan- dard. This can be used if you do not want to throw the crop very far, for example if a double windrow suitable for a wider pick-up is desired.

  • Page 102: Adjustment Of The Conveyor Belt Speed - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    6 - WORKING OPERATIONS Adjustment of the conveyor belt speed - Collector III unit (if equipped) WARNING Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate the skin and cause severe injuries. Hydraulic fluid can also infect a minor cut or opening in the skin. Serious infection or re- action can result without immediate medical treatment.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    NOTICE: While any company can perform neces- sary maintenance or repairs on your implement, KONGSKILDE strongly recommends that you use only authorized KONGSKILDE dealers and products that meet given specifications. Improperly or incorrectly performed maintenance and repair voids the equipment warranty...
  • Page 104 Observe the recommended greasing, replacement and in- spection intervals to prevent secondary damages. Only use original KONGSKILDE spare parts to avoid un- intentional risks and damages. Install the used spare parts correctly and torque all the bolts and nuts to the correct tightening torque.
  • Page 105 Use the indicated consumable to maintain the oil level in the gearboxes. Oil for the gearboxes and for the cutter bar is available from your KONGSKILDE dealer. NOTICE: Failure to use the correct specification of oil may lead to premature failure of the gearbox components.

  • Page 106: Grease Fittings And Intervals

    7 - MAINTENANCE Grease fittings and intervals Regular lubrication is the best insurance against delays and repairs. Proper lubrication will extend the life of the implement. Grease fittings On new implements, the grease fitting may be covered with paint. Remove the paint to ensure the grease fitting can accept grease.

  • Page 107: Torque

    7 - MAINTENANCE Torque Minimum hardware tightening torques (in N m or lb in /lb ft) for normal assembly applica- tions unless otherwise stated The minimum hardware tightening torque on drawings, in specifications, etcetera have priority. In the following tables, torque specifications are shown following the standard ENS7001, applicable for material class 8.8 and material class 10.9.
  • Page 108 7 - MAINTENANCE Flange head bolt/Flange nut Nominal Class 10.9 in N m (lb ft) Size 2.0 N·m (1.5 lb ft) 4.6 N·m (3.4 lb ft) 9.4 N·m (6.9 lb ft) 15.9 N·m (11.7 lb ft) 38.7 N·m (28.5 lb ft) 76.5 N·m (56.4 lb ft) 134 N·m (98 lb ft) 213 N·m (157 lb ft)
  • Page 109 7 - MAINTENANCE Metric hex nuts and locknuts, Classes (CL) 05 and upward NHIL14RB00663AA Metric hex nut identification markings • (1) – Manufacturer's identification • (3) – Property class • (2) – Clockwise type markings indicate property class and may include manufacturer identification (if applied), Example: property marks 240°...

  • Page 110: Torque For Class 12.9

    7 - MAINTENANCE Torque for class 12.9 Bolts of quality 12.9 are used on the implements. Make sure to use the same type of bolts and nuts to replace bolts and nuts of quality 12.9. It is easier to torque bolts and nuts to correct value of torque if you lubricate bolts and nuts with oil.

  • Page 111: Fluids And Lubricants

    7 - MAINTENANCE Fluids and lubricants KONGSKI- International KONGSKILDE Capacity Lubricant grade Item LDE specifi- specification brand name cation M1C 137-A Grease fittings – NLGI 2 and wheel bearing M1C 75-B 3.0 L API GL-5 Cutter bar SAE 85W-140 (0.79 US gal)

  • Page 112: Fluids And Lubricants - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Fluids and lubricants - Collector III unit (if equipped) KONGSKI- Lubricant International KONGSKILDE Item Capacity LDE specifi- brand name grade specification cation M1C 137-A Grease fittings NLGI 2 M1C 75-B 20 L Hydraulic system DIN 51524 PART 2 (5.28 US gal)

  • Page 113: Maintenance Planning

    7 - MAINTENANCE Maintenance planning Overview Filling Change fluid Grease Adjust Check Replace Tighten Maintenance action Page no. After the first 3 hours Check bolted connections 7-13 After the first 10 hours Wheels and tires - check 7-13 After the first 10 hours grease fittings - Roll conditioning 7-14 After the first 10 hours grease fittings 7-16...
  • Page 114 7 - MAINTENANCE Change fluid Filling Grease Adjust Check Replace Tighten Maintenance action Page no. 7-50 Replacement of spring plate Replacement of discs 7-52 Replacement of hubs 7-53 7-55 Friction slip clutch – Burnish (resurface) Power Take-Off (PTO) for the cutter bar 7-56 Replacement of the conditioner drive belt 7-57...

  • Page 115: After The First 3 Hours

    7 - MAINTENANCE After the first 3 hours Check bolted connections Torque again all the bolts, the nuts and the fasteners after the first 3 h of work. After the first 10 hours Wheels and tires - check NOTICE: Check the wheels and tires after the first 10 h of operation.

  • Page 116: After The First 10 Hours Grease Fittings - Roll Conditioning

    7 - MAINTENANCE After the first 10 hours grease fittings - Roll conditioning Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Left-hand side Lower and upper roll bearing (1), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00934AA 7-14...
  • Page 117 7 - MAINTENANCE Right-hand side Lower and upper roll bearing (2), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). The upper roll bearing grease fitting is under the guard (3). ZEIL18HT00937AA 7-15...

  • Page 118: After The First 10 Hours Grease Fittings

    7 - MAINTENANCE After the first 10 hours grease fittings Grease: NLGI 2 Front swivel gearbox trunnion (one grease fitting). ZEIL19HT00004AA 7-16...

  • Page 119: After The First 50 Hours

    7 - MAINTENANCE After the first 50 hours Front swivel gearbox - oil change Perform the first oil change in the front swivel gearbox after 50 h of work. See Page 7-41. Rear swivel gearbox - oil change Perform the first oil change in the rear swivel gearbox after 50 h of work.

  • Page 120: Daily

    7 - MAINTENANCE Daily Rotating parts - check During the season check daily that no blades, carriers, fingers of the conditioners or bolts are missing. If any of these parts are missing, install the missing parts before you continue the work. Hydraulic system - check - Collector III unit (if equipped) The tank (1) can hold 25 L (6.6 US gal) of oil, but you must fill the tank with the prescribed 20 L (5.3 US gal).

  • Page 121: Conveyor Belt Unit - Check - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Conveyor belt unit - check - Collector III unit (if equipped) Check daily that the belt runs correctly on the rollers. When the belt is loaded with the grass, the weight of the grass forces the belt downward, toward the front guard of the belt frame.

  • Page 122: Every 10 Hours

    7 - MAINTENANCE Every 10 hours 10 hours grease fittings Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00907FA Header lift cylinder (1), see Figure 1 (two grease fit- tings). ZEIL18HT00939AA 7-20...
  • Page 123 7 - MAINTENANCE Wheel arm (2) and lift arm (3), see Figure 1 (three grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00940AA Header pivot pin (4), see Figure 1 (one grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00941AA Conditioner drive jackshaft bearings (5), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00942AA 7-21...

  • Page 124: 10 Hours Grease Fittings - Roll Conditioning

    7 - MAINTENANCE 10 hours grease fittings - Roll conditioning Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Left-hand side Upper roll pivot (1), see Figure 1 (one grease fitting). ZEIL18HT00943AA 7-22...
  • Page 125 7 - MAINTENANCE Right-hand side Upper roll pivot (2) and drive belt tensioner pivot (3), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00937AA 7-23...

  • Page 126: Roll Drive Gear Oiler

    7 - MAINTENANCE Roll drive gear oiler Fill the oiler reservoir (1) with 0.3 L (0.08 US gal) of SAE 80W-90 every 10 h of operation. NHIL17HT01036AA 7-24...

  • Page 127: Hours Grease Fittings - Flail And Polyethylene (Pe) Finger Conditioning

    7 - MAINTENANCE 10 hours grease fittings - Flail and polyethylene (PE) finger conditioning Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Left-hand side Rotor bearing (1), see Figure 1 (one grease fitting). ZEIL18HT00071AA 7-25...
  • Page 128 7 - MAINTENANCE Right-hand side Rotor bearing (2) and drive belt tensioner pivot (3), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00944AA 7-26...

  • Page 129: Conditioner Drive Belt Tension

    7 - MAINTENANCE Conditioner drive belt tension To adjust the conditioner drive belts tension, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the guard (1) on the right-hand side of the implement. 2. Remove the guard (2) from the top of the header. NOTE: Figure 2 shows the tensioner for a roll conditioner implement.

  • Page 130: Every 50 Hours

    7 - MAINTENANCE Every 50 hours 50 hours grease fittings - Roll conditioning Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Left-hand side Lower and upper roll bearing (1), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00934AA 7-28...
  • Page 131 7 - MAINTENANCE Right-hand side Lower and upper roll bearing (2), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). The upper roll bearing grease fitting is under the guard (3). ZEIL18HT00937AA 7-29...

  • Page 132: Hours Grease Fittings - Power Take-Off (Pto)

    7 - MAINTENANCE 50 hours grease fittings - Power Take-Off (PTO) Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Primary Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft (1), see Figure 1 (five grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00945AA Intermediate Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft (2), see Fig- ure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00948AA 7-30...
  • Page 133 7 - MAINTENANCE Bearings of the tongue driveline (4) (two grease fittings). ZEIL19HT00005AA Cross-header Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft (3), see Fig- ure 1 (five grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00947AA 7-31...

  • Page 134: Power Take-Off (Pto) Shaft - Grease

    7 - MAINTENANCE Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft - grease Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Primary Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft (1), see Figure 1. The sliding tubes (2) have no grease fittings. Disas- semble and apply the grease to the outside of the inner tube with a brush.

  • Page 135: Wheels And Tires - Check

    7 - MAINTENANCE Wheels and tires - check Check the wheels and tires every 50 h of operation. Perform a follow-up check of the wheel hardware torque after every 50 h of operation. Make sure to torque the wheel hardware any time that you remove and install a wheel.

  • Page 136: Front Swivel Gearbox - Oil Check

    7 - MAINTENANCE Front swivel gearbox - oil check NOTICE: Before you check the oil level, always clean the area around the gearbox to prevent contamination of the gear oil. The front swivel gearbox assembly consists of an up- per gearbox and a lower gearbox that are connected together.

  • Page 137: Rear Swivel Gearbox - Oil Check

    7 - MAINTENANCE Rear swivel gearbox - oil check NOTICE: Before you check the oil level, always clean the area around the gearbox to prevent contamination of the gear oil. The rear swivel gearbox assembly consists of an up- per gearbox and a lower gearbox that are connected together.

  • Page 138: Bevel Gearbox - Oil Check

    7 - MAINTENANCE Bevel gearbox - oil check NOTICE: Before you check the oil level, always clean the area around the gearbox to prevent contamination of the gear oil. Check the oil level in the bevel gearbox every 50 h of operation before you operate the implement in the field.

  • Page 139: Cutter Bar Oil Level - Check

    7 - MAINTENANCE Cutter bar oil level - check NOTICE: Always clean the area around the cutter bar in- spection/fill plugs before you check the oil level to prevent contamination of the gear oil. Check the cutter bar oil level every 50 h of operation before you operate the implement in the field.
  • Page 140 7 - MAINTENANCE 5. If required add SAE 85W-140 or an equivalent gear oil until the oil level is to specification. NOTE: The oil level in the cutter bar must be correct. Do not overfill the cutter bar. Excess oil will cause failure of the cutterbar due to overheating.

  • Page 141: Every 250 Hours

    7 - MAINTENANCE Every 250 hours Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft - grease Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Sliding tubes of the intermediate Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft (1), see Figure 1. There are no grease fittings. Disassemble and apply grease with a brush to the out- side of the inner tube.

  • Page 142: 250 Hours Grease Fittings - Spring-And-Pawl Assembly

    7 - MAINTENANCE 250 hours grease fittings - spring-and-pawl assembly Grease: NLGI 2 ZEIL18HT00936FA Two-point swivel hitch implement only. Spring-and- pawl assembly (1), see Figure 1 (two grease fittings). ZEIL18HT00946AA 7-40...

  • Page 143: Front Swivel Gearbox - Oil Change

    7 - MAINTENANCE Front swivel gearbox - oil change Use SAE 80W-90 to maintain the oil level. • The oil capacity of the front swivel gearbox is approx- imately: ○ Upper gearbox: 1.20 L (0.32 US gal) ○ Lower gearbox: 2.20 L (0.58 US gal) To change the oil level of the gearbox, proceed as fol- lows: Upper-half swivel gearbox:...

  • Page 144: Rear Swivel Gearbox - Oil Change

    7 - MAINTENANCE Rear swivel gearbox - oil change Use SAE 80W-90 to maintain the oil level. The oil capacity is approximately: ○ Upper gearbox: 0.65 L (0.17 US gal) ○ Lower gearbox: 1.8 L (0.48 US gal) To change the oil level, proceed as follows: Upper gearbox: 1.

  • Page 145: Bevel Gearbox - Oil Change

    7 - MAINTENANCE Bevel gearbox - oil change Use SAE 80W-90 to maintain the oil level. The oil capacity of the bevel gearbox with oil fill check plug is approximately 1.5 L (0.4 US gal). To change the oil of the gearbox, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 146: Cutter Bar - Oil Change

    7 - MAINTENANCE Cutter bar - oil change NOTE: Use SAE 85W-140 or an equivalent gear oil to maintain the cutter bar oil level. The approximate oil capacity is 3.00 L (0.79 US gal). 1. Run the implement for a minimum of 10 min to warm up the oil.
  • Page 147 7 - MAINTENANCE 9. Remove the drain plug (7). The plug (7) for draining of oil is on the left-hand side of the cutter bar on the outermost guide shoe. Allow all of the oil to drain out of the cutter bar. NOTE: Removing the highest elevated fill plug (8) will vent the cutter bar and allow the oil to drain quicker from the cutter bar.

  • Page 148: Every Year

    7 - MAINTENANCE Every year Oil filter - change - Collector III unit (if equipped) Clean the filter cartridge (1) in the return filter once a year. If necessary, replace the filter. ZEIL18HT00847AA Every six years Hydraulic hoses WARNING Escaping fluid! Do not disconnect hydraulic quick coupler under pressurized conditions.

  • Page 149: As Required

    7 - MAINTENANCE As required Check bolted connections Check all bolts and nuts after a few hours of operation. This is especially important on fast revolving parts and the wheel bolts. Retighten the bolts and nuts if neces- sary. Retighten bolts and nuts after you service the imple- ment.

  • Page 150: Replacement Of Blades - Q+ System

    7 - MAINTENANCE Replacement of blades – Q+ system CAUTION Cutting hazard! Use care handling sharp components. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including heavy gloves. Failure to comply could result in minor or moderate injury. C0139A Prior operation: Place the implement in safe conditions for maintenance.
  • Page 151 7 - MAINTENANCE 5. When you install a blade (5), place the blade correctly on the pin (6) of the blade holder (4), then you can slacken the tool (1) and let it go back up. 6. The replacement tool (1) must, by the force of the blade holder (4) only, end up in the same position as before you replaced the blade (5).

  • Page 152: Replacement Of Spring Plate

    NOTICE: The blades and spring plates are heat treated for wear resistance. If a blade or a disc is damaged, do not attempt to weld the parts together. Replace only with genuine KONGSKILDE spare parts. NHIL17HT01032AB Use the provided clearance gauge (3) to determine if the blade pin diameter is sufficient.
  • Page 153 7 - MAINTENANCE 6. Reinstall the new spring plate, the disc (6) and the cover (5) back onto the hub with the bolts (7) and (4). Position the disc 90° in relation to the adjacent disc. NOTICE: Make sure that there is no soil or crop material between the blade pin and the disc.

  • Page 154: Replacement Of Discs

    7 - MAINTENANCE Replacement of discs DANGER Moving parts! Install all covers, panels, and guards after servicing or cleaning the machine. Never operate the ma- chine with covers, panels, or guards removed. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury. D0119A WARNING Avoid injury and/or machine damage!

  • Page 155: Replacement Of Hubs

    7 - MAINTENANCE Replacement of hubs DANGER Moving parts! Install all covers, panels, and guards after servicing or cleaning the machine. Never operate the ma- chine with covers, panels, or guards removed. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury. D0119A WARNING Avoid injury and/or machine damage!
  • Page 156 7 - MAINTENANCE 4. Reinstall the discs with an angle (A) equal to 90° stag- gered in relation to each other. ZEIL18HT00047AA After you complete the installation, turn the discs a mini- mum one complete revolution by hand in order to check that no parts collide.

  • Page 157: Friction Slip Clutch - Burnish (Resurface)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Friction slip clutch – Burnish (resurface) WARNING Moving parts! Disengage the Power Take-Off (PTO), turn off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement to stop before you leave the operator's position. Never adjust, lubricate, clean, or remove a blockage of crop material when the engine is on.

  • Page 158: Power Take-Off (Pto) For The Cutter Bar

    7 - MAINTENANCE Power Take-Off (PTO) for the cutter bar The Power Take-Off (PTO) for the cutter bar should run with minimum angular deviation. Therefore a special tool is available to place the bevel gearbox precisely in relation to the cutter bar. If you do not have this special tool, check that the de- viation from the vertical line at (1) and (2) is as small as possible and maximum with a tolerance of 3 mm...

  • Page 159: Replacement Of The Conditioner Drive Belt

    7 - MAINTENANCE Replacement of the conditioner drive belt To replace the conditioner drive belts, proceed as fol- lows: 1. Remove the guard (1) on the right-hand side of the implement. 2. Remove the guard (2) from the top of the header. NHIL17HT00445AA 3.

  • Page 160: Control Of Balance

    7 - MAINTENANCE Control of balance When you drive in the field always pay attention if the implement starts vibrating more than usually or if the implement has jarring sounds. NOTE: The first time you start the implement pay attention to vibrations and noise to have a standard of comparison later.

  • Page 161: Hydraulic System - Oil Change - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Hydraulic system - oil change - Collector III unit (if equipped) Normally it is not necessary to change the oil. However, change the oil if one of the following exceptional cases occurs: • The oil is too hot (burnt) (after you work for a long time at too high temperatures).

  • Page 162: Adjusting The Scrapers - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Adjusting the scrapers - Collector III unit (if equipped) In connection with the daily check of the belt unit, check if there are bulges on the rollers that indicate accumu- lation of material. If there is accumulation of material, check the scrapers (1) as follows: 1.

  • Page 163: Adjusting The Belt - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Adjusting the belt - Collector III unit (if equipped) WARNING Rotating parts! Keep clear of all drives and rotating components. Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. W1101A If the belt has a tendency to work upward, adjust the belt slightly at the backside.

  • Page 164: Tightening Of The Conveyor Belt - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Tightening of the conveyor belt - Collector III unit (if equipped) ZEIL18HT00868EA Tighten the conveyor belt as follows: 1. Adjust only the motor driven roller on the left-hand side of the Collector III unit. 2. Loosen the nuts (2) and (1) (six nuts on the front side and six nuts on the back side of the Collector III unit).

  • Page 165: Replacement Of The Belt - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE Replacement of the belt - Collector III unit (if equipped) The Collector III unit is equipped with the belt (1). You can remove the belt easily for service or replacement and in connection, for example, you can inspect the rollers or scrapers.

  • Page 166: Pressure Washing

    7 - MAINTENANCE Storage Pressure washing Before you use pressure washing, clean the implement with compressed air. NOTE: Legislation in certain countries and good practice requires special treatment of waste water through sed- imentation and oil separation and controlled removal of residues.

  • Page 167: End Of Season Service

    7 - MAINTENANCE End of season service When the season is over, prepare the implement for the storage immediately. To prepare the implement for winter storage: 1. Clean the implement thoroughly. Dust and dirt absorb moisture and moisture increases the formation of rust. 2.

  • Page 168: End Of Season Service - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    7 - MAINTENANCE End of season service - Collector III unit (if equipped) WARNING Flying debris! Always wear protective clothing and safety glasses or a face shield when using a steam cleaner or power washer. Failure to comply could result in death or seri- ous injury.

  • Page 169: Ordering Parts And / Or Accessories

    Order and install the spare parts and/or accessories at once before the next season. When you order spare parts, always make sure to give your KONGSKILDE dealer the model number and the Product Identification Number (PIN) of your implement. See “Product identification” in Chapter 1 of this opera- tor’s manual.
  • Page 170 7 - MAINTENANCE 7-68...

  • Page 171: Troubleshooting

    8 - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING###_8_### Fault code resolution Driving tips and fault finding Problem Possible Cause Correction Stubble uneven or bad The header flotation is too light. Set the header flotation to specification. cutting. See Page 6-31. The blades are dull or missing. Replace the dull, broken, or missing blades.
  • Page 172 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Correction The crop stems are The crop is being under-conditioned. Set the conditioner hood for proper crop not scuffed (flail and conditioning. See Page 6-25. polyethylene (PE) finger rotor) The windrows are poorly The Power Take-Off (PTO) speed is too Operate the tractor PTO at 1000 RPM.

  • Page 173: Driving Tips And Fault Finding - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    8 - TROUBLESHOOTING Driving tips and fault finding - Collector III unit (if equipped) Problem Possible Cause Correction The grass is not thrown Too slow conditioner speed or too large dis- Check conditioner up onto the Collector III tance between conditioner and conditioner 1000 RPM.
  • Page 174 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 175: Specifications

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS###_9_### Dimensions GMT 3205 Flex S, GMT 3205 Flex P and GMT 3205 Flex R in transport position ZEIL18HT00002FA Dimension Value 2336 mm (91.97 in) 1921 mm (75.63 in) 814 mm (32.05 in) 750 mm (29.53 in) 481 mm (18.94 in) 6473 mm (254.84 in) 6938 mm (273.15 in)
  • Page 176 9 - SPECIFICATIONS GMT 3205 Flex S, GMT 3205 Flex P and GMT 3205 Flex R in working position ZEIL18HT00003FA Dimension Value 1941 mm (76.42 in) 1557 mm (61.30 in) 750 mm (29.53 in) 5965 mm (234.84 in) 2970 mm (116.93 in) 2970 mm (116.93 in) 3814 mm (150.16 in)
  • Page 177 9 - SPECIFICATIONS GMT 3605 Flex S, GMT 3605 Flex P and GMT 3605 Flex R in transport position ZEIL18HT00004FA Dimension Value 2335 mm (91.93 in) 1927 mm (75.87 in) 819 mm (32.24 in) 750 mm (29.53 in) 7513 mm (295.79 in) 481 mm (18.94 in) 7049 mm (277.52 in) 424 mm (16.69 in)
  • Page 178 9 - SPECIFICATIONS GMT 3605 Flex S, GMT 3605 Flex P and GMT 3605 Flex R in working position ZEIL18HT00005FA Dimension Value 1938 mm (76.30 in) 1563 mm (61.54 in) 750 mm (29.53 in) 6413 mm (252.48 in) 3340 mm (131.50 in) 3341 mm (131.54 in) 4224 mm (166.30 in)

  • Page 179: Technical Data

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS Technical data GMT 3205 Flex S, GMT 3205 Flex P and GMT 3205 Flex R Model GMT 3205 Flex P GMT 3205 Flex S GMT 3205 Flex R Working width 3.15 m (10.3 ft) Capacity at 10 km/h (6.2 mph), effective 3.1 Ha/hr (7.7 Ac/hr) Power Take-Off (PTO) speed 1000 RPM...

  • Page 180: Technical Data - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS GMT 3605 Flex S, GMT 3605 Flex P and GMT 3605 Flex R Model GMT 3605 Flex P GMT 3605 Flex S GMT 3605 Flex R Working width 3.51 m (11.5 ft) Capacity at 10 km/h (6.2 mph) , effective 3.5 Ha/hr (8.6 Ac/hr) Power Take-Off (PTO) speed 1000 RPM...

  • Page 181: Fluids And Lubricants

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS Fluids and lubricants KONGSKI- International KONGSKILDE Capacity Lubricant grade Item LDE specifi- specification brand name cation M1C 137-A Grease fittings – NLGI 2 and wheel bearing M1C 75-B 3.0 L API GL-5 Cutter bar SAE 85W-140 (0.79 US gal)

  • Page 182: Hydraulic Diagram - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic diagram - Collector III unit (if equipped) NOTE: The scheme of the hydraulic diagram is present as a representative and is applicable for the GMT 3205 Flex S, GMT 3205 Flex P and GMT 3205 Flex R. ZEIL18HT00911FA Hose 3/8 in Gear...

  • Page 183: Tires

    9 - SPECIFICATIONS Tires The implement is as standard equipped with wide tires which provide extra large carrying capacity and thus a low ground pressure. The tire pressure for your disc mower is stated in the table below: Tire dimension 380/55-17 Recommended tire 2.50 bar (36.25 psi)
  • Page 184 9 - SPECIFICATIONS 9-10...

  • Page 185: 10 - Accessories

    10 - ACCESSORIES 10 - ACCESSORIES###_10_### General information Accessories or optional equipment listed hereafter may be part of the standard equipment for certain countries. Some of these accessories or options may not be avail- able in certain markets. Collector III unit The Collector III unit allows to convey the cut crop on the top of the previous cut windrow in one operation during mowing.

  • Page 186: Windrow-Forming Shield Extension

    10 - ACCESSORIES Windrow-forming shield extension The windrow-forming shield extension kit (1) is mounted on to the standard windrow-forming shields to be able to guide the crop to a narrower windrow and to reduce spillage. Used in large crops to make a narrower windrow. ZEIL18HT00064AA Homologation kit Homologation kit for France can be chosen as a base unit.

  • Page 187: Electric Control Box - Collector Iii Unit (If Equipped)

    10 - ACCESSORIES Electric control box - Collector III unit (if equipped) The electric control box inside the tractor cabin consists • The ON/OFF toggle switch (1). • The arrow knob (2). • The coil (3) connects the electric control box to the ad- justing valve on Collector III unit.
  • Page 188 10 - ACCESSORIES 10-4...

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    11 - FORMS AND DECLARATIONS 11 - FORMS AND DECLARATIONS###_11_### EC Declaration of Conformity EF-overensstemmelseserklæring/ EG-Konformitätserklärung/ EC Declaration of Conformity/ Déclaration CE de con- formité/ Dichiarazione CE di conformita/ EG Verklaring van Overeenstemming/ EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse/ EY-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus/ Declaración de conformidad CE/ Deklaracja Zgodności WE./ Декларация за съответствие...
  • Page 190 11 - FORMS AND DECLARATIONS ZEIL19TL0017EA - er i overensstemmelse med Maskindirektivets bestemmelser (Direktiv 2006/42/EF) og hvis relevant også bestem- melserne i EMC-direktivet 2014/30/EU - In übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Maschinen-Richtlinie 2006/42/EG und wenn erforderlich auch mit der EMC-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU hergestellt wurde. - is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and if relevant also the provisi¬ons of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
  • Page 191 11 - FORMS AND DECLARATIONS - z določili Direktive o strojih 2006/42/ES ter, če je to relevantno, tudi z določili EMC Direktive 2014/30/EU. - παραμένει σύμφωνη με τους όρους της Οδηγίας περί Μηχανών 2006/42/ΕΚ και σε περίπτωση που αυτό εφαρμόζεται και...
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  • Page 193 Index ###_Index_### 10 hours grease fittings ........7-20 10 hours grease fittings - Flail and polyethylene (PE) finger conditioning .
  • Page 194 Ecology and the environment ........2-15 Electrical connections .
  • Page 195 Power Take-Off (PTO) for the cutter bar ....... 7-56 Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft - grease ......7-32, 7-39 Pressure washing.
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