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Andex 353 Assembly instructions Original assembly instructions Edition 06.2012 Date of print 05.2012 Language Machine number VF69508670 Model VF6950 Document number VF16649743.EN...
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Copyright by Kverneland Group Gottmadingen N. V., Germany. Reproduction, transfer to other media, translation or the use of extracts or parts of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland, is not permitted. All rights reserved. The contents of this operating manual are subject...
Table of contents Table of contents Preliminary information ......Target group for these assembly instructions Symbols used Safety ............For your safety Screwed connections Overview ............ Designation of components Loading instructions Crate packaging Quick Set packing Crate packaging ........Requirements Main frame Final assembly for crate packaging Quick Set packing ........
Preliminary information Target group for These instructions are intended for authorised dealers, workshops Preliminary information and agents qualified in the field of agricultural mechanical engi- these assembly neering. instructions For your safety You must familiarise yourself with the contents of these assembly instructions before assembly or operating the machine.
Preliminary information Symbols used In this operating manual, the following symbols and terms have been used: • A bullet point accompanies each item in a list. A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed. An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this manual.
Safety For your safety Please carefully read and observe the safety information in this Safety chapter prior to assembly. All persons involved in assembling or setting up this machine must read and pay close attention to the assembly instructions that follow. Caution Danger indicators signify the risk of serious injury or death.
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Safety General safety and Requirements • accident prevention Responsibilities for the various activities on the machine must be clearly defined and maintained. There must not be any confusion regulations regarding responsibilities, otherwise the safety of the assembly personnel is put at risk. •...
Safety Screwed Use original parts Machine components have special properties that are essential for the connections stability and correct operation of the machine. Only spare parts and accessories supplied by the manufacturer have been tested and approved. Other products may adversely affect the correct operation of the machine and safety.
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Safety Special tightening Observe the special tightening torques for the following screwed con- nections: torques • 90 Nm spring tines. 90 Nm Spring tines 20 Nm Rotor chassis wheel nuts. 20 Nm M 12 wheel nut...
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Safety Direction information Direction information (right, left, front, rear) is given in relation to the direction of travel. Rotary direction is defined as follows: • Rotary direction right = clockwise. • Rotary direction left = anticlockwise. • Rotation about a vertical axis, viewed from top to bottom. •...
Overview Designation of Overview components Deflector bar Tine support Rotor gear Tines Rotor chassis Main frame Transport locking bar Attachment Drive Parking Transport holder for Transport locking device Swath former carrier stand tine supports for tine supports...
Overview Loading instructions Risk of tipping Secure the machine with suitable lifting accessories until it is properly lashed. Otherwise, the machine may tip. Serious or fatal injury would be caused as a result. Loading the single-wheel rake for staggered packing. Lashing strap Nail Protective cap...
Overview Crate packaging Overview of assembly groups Deflector bar, left Rotor Wheel Deflector bar, right Main frame Wheel 3 point trestle Sustainer Swath former Assembly group Page »Fitting the drive shaft« »Fitting the 3 point trestle« »Fitting the wheels« »Fitting the deflector bar« »Fitting the swath former«...
Overview Quick Set packing Overview of assembly groups 3 point trestle Main frame Rotor Rotor chassis Wheel Assembly group Page »Fitting the swath former« »Fitting the tine supports«...
Crate packaging Requirements • Suitable flat surface approx. 10 x 10 m as assembly space. Crate packaging • Lifting gear with lifting accessories for at least 1,000 kg • Floor conveyor (pallet truck or fork lift) • Stands for safely depositing implement parts. •...
Crate packaging Main frame Lifting accessories Supports Drive shaft Main frame Place the main frame securely on stands. Secure the main frame using suitable lifting accessories. Safe distance from raised and unsecured loads Never work under suspended loads. Maintain a sufficient distance from raised and unsecured loads.
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Crate packaging Fitting the drive shaft Positioning the main frame exactly The connection between the main frame and the rotor must be positioned exactly and must be tightened to the specified torque. If it is fitted incorrectly, serious damage to the machine may be caused.
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Crate packaging Fitting the 3 point trestle Lifting accessories Supports 3 point trestle Main frame Use suitable lifting accessories to secure the 3 point trestle and guide it to the main frame. Push the main frame's angle piece into the support for the 3 point trestle.
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Crate packaging Fitting the crank Crank Crank Threaded rod Fitting the crank for height adjustment: Fit the thread plate and crank onto the threaded rod and secure with a dowel pin (see illustration detail A). Turn the threaded rod all the way down using the crank. ...
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Crate packaging Fitting the wheels Wheel Wheel cap as anti-wrapping Plastic sealing ring Washer Wheel nut Outer wheel cap Fit the wheels as shown in the illustration. Tighten the wheel nuts to a torque of 20 Nm. Quantity Part Rotor chassis Wheels...
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Crate packaging Fitting the deflector Pre-assemble the bottom bearing shell on the left-hand side (see illustration detail C). Insert the left deflector bar into the rear transverse frame and place it in the bearing shell. Fit the top bearing shell. ...
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Crate packaging Fitting the swath former Swath former Bolt Clamping lever Fit the swath former onto the swath former carrier (see illustration detail A). Push the swath former carrier into the square tube and secure with the clamping lever (see illustration detail B).
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Crate packaging Fitting the tine supports Grease the tine support ends using a brush. Rear hole Attach the tine supports to the bushed bearing tube and secure with lynch pins. Tine support Lynch pin...
Crate packaging Final assembly for Proceed as follows to complete the assembly: crate packaging »Setting up work«, see page 27. »Accessories«, see page 32. »Final operations«, see page 39.
Quick Set packing Requirements • Suitable flat surface approx. 10 x 10 m as assembly space. Quick Set packing • Lifting gear with lifting accessories for at least 1,000 kg • Floor conveyor (pallet truck or fork lift) • Stands for safely depositing implement parts. •...
Quick Set packing Final assembly for Proceed as follows to complete the assembly: Quick Set packing »Loading instructions«, see page 12. »Fitting the swath former«, see page 22. »PTO shaft greasing schedule«, see page 30. »Setting up work« from page 27. ...
Setting up work PTO shaft length The length of the PTO shaft was selected at the factory to suit almost Setting up work all types of tractor. Only in exceptional cases is a correction of the PTO shaft length required on individual tractors. Check the length of the PTO shaft on each tractor prior to first use.
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Setting up work Shortening the PTO shaft Pull the PTO shaft apart and connect one half to the tractor PTO shaft drive and one to the machine and secure them. Place the two shaft halves next to each other and: •...
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Setting up work Fitting the PTO shaft Make sure that you fit the PTO shaft in the correct installation position. There is a mark on the guard tube of the PTO shaft. Check the length of the PTO shaft and shorten it if necessary. Marking on the guard tube ...
Setting up work Lubricating the The PTO shaft is equipped with a number of lubricating nipples. With the aid of a grease gun, it must be lubricated prior to first use and at PTO shafts regular intervals thereafter. Observe the particular operating manual of the PTO shaft manu- facturer.
Setting up work Adjusting the rotor It is possible to adjust the position of the rotors lateral to the direction of travel. pitch 20 mm Collecting the crop increases the distance between the tines and the ground. On the side opposite the swath former, the distance between the tines and the ground must be approximately 20 mm greater than on the swathing side.
Accessories Contact roller The optional contact roller on the 3 point trestle provides better Accessories contour guidance. Fit the contact roller. With the optional contact roller, insert the hitch pin for the top link into the elongated hole and secure using a safety splint. ...
Accessories Tandem axles The tandem axles replace the standard wheels. Chassis Tandem axle Wheel cap Ensure that the tandem axles are aligned correctly. Remove the wheels. Fit the tandem axles. Fit the wheels. Tighten the wheel caps to 20 Nm. Quantity Part Rotor chassis...
Accessories Warning signs and The optional warning sign kit and optional lighting equipment set increase safety when travelling on the road. lighting equipment Lighting equipment Fit the lighting equipment set as shown in the illustration. Observe the special assembly instructions. Lighting equipment set Warning sign kit ...
Accessories Tine saver [+] If the tines are broken, the tine saver can prevent the broken-off part from being lost. Any machines following behind, for example straw Breaking point cutters, are then not damaged by lost tines in the crop. For a good swath deposit, both tine legs must run parallel to one an- Tine leg other after the tine savers have been fitted.
Accessories Double stabilisers The double stabilisers are inserted into the support holes on the frame's front transverse carrier and are secured to the 3 point trestle using a fixing bolt. Bolt Guide rod Bush Check the correct assembly sequence Bush Check the correct sequence for assembly.
Accessories Hand crank Adjusting the working depth during operation is made easier thanks to the optional hand crank extension. The hand crank extension replaces extension the standard hand crank. Crank locking device Standard crank Crank Front holder Rear holder Rubber joint Adapter ...
Circuit diagrams Lighting Circuit diagrams equipment circuit diagram 2/54g 3/31 5/58R 6/54 7/58L Connecting plug 7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724 Yellow Green White Brown Black Connectors and sockets 7-pin in accordance with ISO 1724 Yellow Black Right indicator Right brake light Earth Left indicator Right rear light...
Final operations Trial run Final operations No persons within the slewing range There is an extreme risk of injury within the slewing range from slewing or folding machine parts. Referring to the operating manual, adjust the machine and carry out a trial run.
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