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35-FDM160 ROTARY DISC MOWER Carefully read the operating instructions before using the product! Operating instructions translated from Swedish...
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Deviation form Warranty terms and conditions Kellfri designs and supplies efficient, affordable machinery and components for forestry, agriculture, construction and gardening in Sweden, the rest of the Nordic region and Europe. We recommend that you always read and follow the safety instructions and the instructions in the machine's operating manual.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a product from Kellfri AB. Compliance with the safety instructions, operating manual and sound common sense will guarantee many years of enjoyment using the product. Kellfri's equipment and products are aimed at self-employed farmers, horse enthusiasts and other country-dwellers who have stringent performance demands.
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If the safety instructions or the operating manual are damaged, or become unusable for any other reason, new copies may be ordered from: Kellfri AB, Munkatorpsgatan 6, SE-532 40 SKARA, Sweden. Tel.: +46 511 242 50 The safety instructions can also be downloaded from Kellfri's website: www.kellfri.co.uk...
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SURROUNDINGS Check that the work area is free from bystanders and objects before hitching or using the equip- ment. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious injury. Be extra careful if there are children in the vicinity of the area where the equipment or product is used or stored. Check that there are no low-hanging electrical cables within the work area.
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Only those who understand the safety instructions and the operating manual may use the equipment or product. Exercise caution and care when working with the equipment or product and only use it in the way described in the instruction manual. There is a risk of crushing when working with equipment that has moving parts.
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Do not use your hands to locate leaks. Use a piece of paper or cardboard to search for leaks. Kellfri AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to make modifications, e.g. to the design and appearance of the product, without prior notice.
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FOR USING MACHINE/EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO TRACTOR PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING: • Carefully read the machine's operating manual before using the machine! It is important that you understand the directions in the manual. • Keep the work area clear of children and other people. Moving parts increase the risk of accidents.
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MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO HYDRAULICS Be careful when you connect your machine or equipment to a hydraulic hose. DANGER! Pressurised oil and fuel leaks can penetrate skin and cause serious injuries. Do not use your hands to locate leaks. Use a piece of paper or cardboard to search for leaks. •...
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RISKS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF GRASSLAND MACHINERY Risk of crushing Observers can be injured when the machine is lowered in the cutting position. Pasture toppers have crushing points around the hinge areas and between the three-point linkage and the main body. Respect the risk zone of 15 m! Rotating blades WARNING! Any person can risk injury by putting their hands or feet under the machine when it is...
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All unprotected rotating machine parts increase the risk of accidents. Accidents usually occur when loose-fitting clothing or long hair is caught and wrapped around rotating parts, such as PTO shafts or drive shafts on the machine. Ensure that all guards are correctly fitted. Drive safely on public roads •...
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WARNING DECALS Make sure warning decals are always visible and clean them when necessary. Do not use a high- pressure washer directly on the warning decal. If a part with a decal is replaced, or the decal becomes worn or in any other way unusable, order a new set of decals. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Read the operating manual! Before carrying out work.
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CHEMICALS To maximise the service life of a product/equipment, maintenance - and not least preventive maintenance - is important, and this is largely what greases and oils do. Carefully read the operating manuals for your new products or equipment to ensure correct maintenance and service life and that the warranty remains valid! Lubricating greases First aid measures.
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Sealing washer 8 pcs 80 x 50 x 8 mm 38 x 25 x 24 mm 2 pcs 63 x 50 x 50 mm 2 pcs 2 pcs Banjo bolt M12 lock washer 24 pcs 6 pcs 3 pcs 6 pcs 24 pcs 12 pcs M12x40...
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ASSEMBLY Because of the machine's weight, the assistance of a lifting device is required during parts of the assembly. Tools: ratchet spanner 17 and 18 + socket. Combination spanner 13, 17, 18 and 24 80 x 50 x 8 mm A baton may need to be used to get the sleeve into place.
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Note: Use one washer above and one below during M12x40 assembly. Remove the piston. Table of Contents >>...
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M16x45 38 x 25 x 24 mm Table of Contents >>...
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M16x50 M16x60 Loosen the handle. Assemble the bracket and screw the handle back on. Repeat this step on the right-hand side of the rotary disc mower. Loosen the screws and assemble the cover. Table of Contents >>...
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Secure with the chain. Sealing washer Banjo bolt Table of Contents >>...
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Setting width of grass to be cut. Min: 620 mm Max: 1340 mm M12x45 M12 lock washer Pull over the tarpaulin and attach it firmly into the frame. Use the strings on the underside of the tarpaulin. Table of Contents >>...
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2. Pull the string through the eyelet. Pull the end of the string to the tractor. Transport locking device. 1. Attach the string. Table of Contents >>...
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT • Place the equipment on a hard, level surface. (Do not allow the equipment to overturn.) • Lower the tractor's 3-point linkage to the same height as the machine's 3-point linkage. • Connect the machine to the tractor's rear 3-point linkage. •...
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Rope Positioning of hook during use of the rotary disc mower. When the rotary disc mower is not to be used for an extended period, loosen the hook by pulling the rope. Carefully position the rotary disc mower horizontally by securing the oil cylinder. Adjust the cutting height by turning the top link (no.
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SAFETY DURING OPERATION • Start the machine only when it is in working mode and only if all protective devices are correctly fitted. • Check the area to be cut and remove anything that might cause an obstruction or might damage or become trapped in the blades, e.g.
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DISCONNECTING • Lower the machine and set the scythe mower on the ground (Illustration 1) • Important! Make sure that stabiliser - F (illustration 2) is standing firmly on the ground before you disconnect the machine from the tractor • Disconnect the hydraulic couplings.
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FILL WITH TRANSMISSION OIL 80W-140, OIL VOLUME IN THE CUTTERBAR 80W-90, OIL VOLUME IN THE GEARBOX MOWERS 35-FDM160 1.4 L 0.4 L NOTE It is very important to fill the exact quantity of oil into the cutterbar and gearbox. (If there is too much oil, overheating will occur.)
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Cutterbar Grease points FDM160 1.4 L Gearbox: 0.4 L When oil is filled into the cutterbar, it must be in raised position (transport mode). Refilling Put the cutterbar in raised position and then fill with transmission oil. NOTE Filling plug, not level plug. Draining: Open the drainage plug and tip the cutterbar into working mode.
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GEARBOX - OIL CHANGE/REFILLING • Oil refilling. Oil volume 0.4 L (transmission oil 80W-90) • Checking oil level • Interval: change oil before first operation, then after every 300 hours of operation or once per year Drainage plug Raise the machine for draining. Tightening bolt.
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Safety line Hydraulic oil pipe Lifting cylinder Tension spring Transport locking device. Suspension Protective frame 3-point Attachment of PTO shaft Suspension pin Safety panel Stabiliser Brake block Blades Disc Drum Gas valve Gearbox Belt guard Tarpaulin Touchpad Table of Contents >>...
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FAULT MEASURE Rotary disc mower cuts unevenly or badly Check that the blades are intact and firmly in position. Check the drive belts and tighten if necessary. The cutting sound changes Check the tension of the drive belts. Check that the blades are properly tightened. Vibrations Check that the blades are properly tightened.
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MODEL: FDM160 2290 mm 3095 mm 35 hp 540 rpm Cat 2 4 pcs 495 kg 35-50hp Table of Contents >>...
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ITEM NO. SPARE PART NO. DESIGNATION QUANTITY R35-FDM.158 Attachment plate R35-FDM.094 Oil cylinder R35-FDM.088 Tension spring R35-FDM.096 Spring contact, left R35-FDM.095 Spring contact, right R35-FDM.109 Left turn adjustment lever R35-FDM.234 Right turn adjustment lever R35-FDM.150 Spring contact R35-FDM.059 Gasket 20x3 R35-FDM.071 Locking nut M20x1.5 R10-6207-2RS...
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DIRECTIONS FOR SHORTENING THE PTO SHAFT 1. Remove the protective device. 2. Cut off the transmission shaft to the desired length. NB The shaft may not be cut more than half the tube length. 3. File the edges of the tube 4.
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ROTATION PATTERN 35-FDM160 Turning the blades is not recommended. Table of Contents >>...
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DEVIATION FORM We are grateful for your help in pointing out any defects in the product supplied to you by Kellfri. Before making a claim, read Kellfri's general purchase terms and conditions in our catalogue or on our website www.kellfri.co.uk, and in the operating manual if supplied.
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You are always welcome to give feedback or ask us about our equipment and products. Kellfri AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to make modifications, e.g. to the design and appearance of the product, without prior notice.