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- Page 1 ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL GMD 44 / 55 / 66 SELECT MULTIDISC MOWER N° 95011 A.GB - 07.98...
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Page 2: Dear Owner
DEAR OWNER, In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it. - Page 3 CONTENTS Page...
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Page 4: Designated Use Of The Machine
SAFETY DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE GMD 44 - 55 - 66 SELECT GMD 44 - 55 - 66 SELECT... -
Page 5: Basic Principles
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS BASIC PRINCIPLES... -
Page 7: Power Take-Off
ATTACHMENT POWER TAKE-OFF... -
Page 8: Hydraulic System
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM... -
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS... -
Page 11: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS... -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GMD 44 SELECT GMD 55 SELECT GMD 66 SELECT GENERAL INFORMATION GMD SELECT GMD 44 SELECT, GMD 55 SELECT GMD 66 SELECT GMD 44 SELECT GMD 55 SELECT GMD 66 SELECT... - Page 14 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS GMD 44 - 55 66 SELECT 1) Mounting the main frame on the cutterbar 13,5 daNm / 100 ft.lbs FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, BLOCKS SHOULD BE PLACED UNDER FRAME. 2) Mounting belt shields and belts 5 daNm / 40 ft.lbs...
- Page 15 3) Fitting of the safety breakaway 4) Mounting the inner shoe...
- Page 16 5) Mounting the frame pipe and the lift bracket GMD 66 SELECT 14 daNm - 100 ft.lbs 28 daNm - 210 ft.lbs NOTE Do not yet tighten the 4 bolts (L) on the GMD 66 SELECT. 14 daNm / 100 ft.lbs...
- Page 17 6) Mounting the inner swath board 7) Mounting the swath board...
- Page 18 8) Mounting the safety guard and its locking device end-plug (Z) on rear safety bar (A)
- Page 19 GMD 44 and 55 SELECT Note : Make sure that the pivot axis of the safety guard locking device (S) is lined up with the pivot axis (N) of the front safety bar before tightening self-locking nuts (O). CAUTION : ALWAYS OPERATE MOWER WITH SAFETY COVER IN PLACE AND THE FRONT END OF THE COVER LOWERED.
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Page 20: Fitting To The Tractor
FITTING TO THE TRACTOR Attachment of lower links and positionning of link pins : Follow fig. 1 Follow fig. 2 NOTE... - Page 22 P.T.O. SHAFT to the 540 rpm tractor drive These recommendations and adjustments must be respected to avoid damage or premature wear of the PTO. Never connect the PTO to the 1000 rpm tractor drive. To avoid accidents which could be serious, make sure that the guards are always correctly in place and secured with the safety chains.
- Page 23 TRANSPORT CAUTION : WHEN TRANSPORTING THE DISC MOWER, THE TRANS- PORT ROD MUST BE ATTACHED BETWEEN PROTECTIVE COVER FRAME AND THE 3 POINT FRAME. BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON THE PUBLIC HIGH- WAY, THE OPERATOR SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE CONFORMS TO THE HIGHWAY CODE.
- Page 24 LOWERING THE CUTTERBAR AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR WORK BEFORE PUTTING THE MACHINE IN WORK OR TRANSPORT POSITION, ENSURE ALL PERSONS ARE WELL CLEAR OF THE CUTTERBAR PIVOTING AREA.
- Page 25 CUTTERBAR HEIGHT BREAKAWAY LATCH If the latch releases, stop the tractor immediately and disengage the PTO. NOTE GMD 44 SE- LECT GMD 55/66 SELECT...
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Page 26: Operating The Mower
CUTTING HEIGHT SWATH STICK OPERATING THE MOWER E N S U R E T H A T T H E S A F E T Y CURTAIN IS COMPLETELY IN PLACE AROUND THE CUTTER- BAR. ADVERSE FIELD CONDITIONS NEVER MOW IN STONY OR ROCKY GROUNDS. -
Page 27: Parking The Machine
GMD SELECT NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT THE SAFETY CURTAIN IN PLACE. DO NOT LEAN AGAINST OR STAND ON THE GUARD COVER. BEFORE STARTING UP THE MACHINE AND DURING WORK, KEEP ALL PERSONS AND ANIMALS FROM THE DANGER ZONE OF THE MACHINE (RISK OF PROJEC- TION !). -
Page 28: Bevel Gearbox
IMPORTANT NOTE BEVEL GEARBOX CUTTERBAR GMD 44 SELECT : 1.75 litres - 3.75 US pints - 3.00 Imp.pints GMD 55 SELECT : 2.00 litres - 4.25 US pints - 3.50 Imp.pints GMD 66 SELECT : 2.25 litres - 4.75 US pints -... -
Page 29: Grease Fittings
GREASE FITTINGS THE RECOMMENDED GREASE AND OIL CHANGE PERIODS ARE BASED ON NOR- MAL FIELD AND WORK CONDITIONS. S E V E R E O R U N U S U A L C O N D I T I O N S M A Y R E Q U I R E M O R E F R E Q U E N T LUBRICATION OR OIL CHANGES. -
Page 30: Adjustments And Maintenance
CAUTION : ONLY USE GENUINE KUHN SPARE PARTS. TIGHTENING TORQUE OF KNIFE FIXATION HARDWARE : - GMD 44 / 55 / 66 SELECT : 7,5 daNm / 55 ft.lbs. TIGHTENING TORQUE OF A DISC FIXATION NUT : IMPORTANT : REPLACE FIXING NUTS AND - GMD 44 / 55 / 66 SELECT : 18 daNm / 130 ft.lbs. - Page 31 NUTS AND BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS PARTICULARLY THOSE SECURING THE DISCS AND BLADES. 1. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE AND REPLACE IMMEDIATELY USING GENUINE KUHN SPARE PARTS IF WORN OR DAMAGED. 2. TO CARRY OUT SUCH OPERATIONS AS LUBRICATION, CLEANING, UNBLOCKING OR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT THE PTO SHAFT, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS OPERATION MANUAL.
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Page 32: Inspection Of Knives And Securing Elements
Should be inspected systematically each time before the machine is operated. 1. Damaged knives 2. Worn knives B. SECURING ELEMENTS : To be inspected regularly ! To avoid creating an out-of-balance force, the two KUHN knives fitted per disc must always be the same type... - Page 33 1. The securing bolt must be replaced: 2. The nuts must be replaced : FOR THE CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR MACHINE, ALWAYS USE GENUINE KUHN SPARE PARTS...
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Page 34: Optional Equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DISCS WEAR PLATE RAISED SKIDS Code no 101 6400... -
Page 35: Hydraulic Cylinder
LOWER LINK PINS - CAT. 2 GMD 55 / 66 SELECT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER GMD 44 SELECT HYDRAULIC ADAPTATORS SPECIAL PTO SHAFT GMD 44 / 55 / 66 SELECT... -
Page 36: Swath Board
SWATH BOARD GMD 55 GMD 66 SELECT GMD 55 SELECT GMD 66 SELECT GMD 55 SELECT GMD 66 SELECT DISC WITH CONE GMD 55 SELECT GMD 55 SELECT 8 daNm / 130 ft.lbs. SIGNALLING ELEMENTS Before putting the machine in work position, dont forget to unbolt the panel. -
Page 37: Storing The Mower
STORING THE MOWER... - Page 38 SERVICE ADJUSTMENT CHART PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY...
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Page 39: Sound Levels
SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : GMD 44 - 55 - 66 SELECT Multidisc Mowers Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in : HM Agricultural Inspectorate AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY NOISE Legislation and guidance on methods of testing... -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY KUHN S.A. THESE CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS : THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND BEAR THE COSTS OF:... - Page 41 LIMITED WARRANTY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE STRICT OBSERVANCE BY THE PURCHASER OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS : DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY There are no warranties, expressed or implied, except as set forth above. There is no warranty of merchantability. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the product contained herein.
- Page 42 - N O T E S -...
- Page 43 This machine complies with the safety requirements of the European machinery directive. The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code. For your own safety, use only genuine KUHN spare parts. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due to incorrect use or non-compliance with the...
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