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KUHN FC4460 TCR Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 KN342AGB_C Operator's manual Read carefully before starting the machine Mower conditioner Original instructions - English - 10-2018 KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    1. Dear Owner In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvement. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 2. Contents Dear Owner ........................3 Contents ..........................4 Identification of the machine..................7 Front view ............................7 Rear view ............................7 Model identification plate ......................... 8 Optional equipment.......................... 9 Safety..........................10 Description of symbols used in this document................10 Safety instructions ..........................11...
  • Page 5 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Machine specifications....................28 Description and glossary ....................... 28 5.1.1 Designated use of the machine..................31 Technical specifications ......................... 31 5.2.1 Designated parameters ....................32 Required equipment ........................32 5.3.1 Pto shaft ........................... 32 Sound levels ..........................32 Putting into service......................
  • Page 6 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10. Optional equipment......................60 10.1 Check chains ..........................60 10.2 Lifters ............................. 60 10.3 Wide spreading system ......................... 61 10.3.1 Instructions for work ......................61 10.4 1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke........................63 10.5 Outline marker lights ........................64 10.6...

  • Page 7: Identification Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 3. Identification of the machine Front view Rear view 3. - Identification of the machine KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 8: Model Identification Plate

    Model identification plate - Please write below the type and serial number of the machine. This information is to be given to the Kuhn authorized dealer for any spare parts order or warranty claim. • (1) The manufacturer: • (2) Type: •...

  • Page 9: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Optional equipment - Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine:  Check chains.  Lifters.  Wide spreading system.  1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke.  Outline marker lights.  Female coupler.

  • Page 10: Safety

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4. Safety Description of symbols used in this document This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury. This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in machinery damage.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Safety instructions 4.2.1 Introduction The machine must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with machines' specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents. The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions in this manual and in the warnings posted on the machine.

  • Page 12: Precautions To Be Taken Before Carrying Out Any Operations On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.4 Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine - Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop and apply park brake.
  • Page 13 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Do not wear loose clothing that could be caught in the rotating PTO shaft. Before attaching or removing a PTO shaft, or before doing any work on the machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
  • Page 14 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS PTO type Diameter X splines A ±5 mm (0.20’’) 35 mm (1.378’’) 85 mm (3.35’’) 36 mm (1.42’’) 85 mm (3.35’’) 35 mm (1.378’’) 85 mm (3.35’’) 45 mm (1.772’’) 100 mm (4.00’’) 44 mm (1.732’’) 100 mm (4.00’’)

  • Page 15: Hydraulic Circuit

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.7 Hydraulic circuit Caution! The hydraulic circuit is under high pressure. Maximum pressure at work: 200 bar (2901 psi). - Before connecting hoses tractor hydraulics, ensure that tractor and machine circuits under pressure. Before disconnecting a hose, depressurize the hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 16: Precautions When Driving

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.9 Precautions when driving Tractor handling, stability, performance and braking efficiency are all affected by weight distribution, trailed or mounted implements, additional ballast and driving conditions. It is therefore of great importance that the operator exercises caution in every given situation.
  • Page 17 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Gross weight and weight per axle - Respect the tractor gross weight, its lift capacity or the permissible maximum load on the attachment and the maximum load per axle. - The front axle load (1) must never, under any circumstances, be less than 20% of the tractor's unladen weight.

  • Page 18: Maximum Speed

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.11 Maximum speed - Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor-machine assembly on public roads. 4.2.12 Tyres - Regularly check the tyre pressure. Respect manufacturers' recommendations on pressure. Assembly, disassembly and repair of wheels and...

  • Page 19: Precautions For Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.15 Precautions for machine use - After each use, check the cutting tools (discs, knives) and their attachment hardware in accordance with the instructions given in the present manual. Immediately replace any worn, damaged or missing cutting tool or element. To do this, use the tool outfit supplied with the machine.

  • Page 20: Projection Of Stones And Foreign Objects

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.16 Projection of stones and foreign objects - For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a cab. Keep the ground to mow free of foreign bodies. Avoid mowing on stony or rocky grounds. If this is not possible, take extra safety...

  • Page 21: Precautions For Maintenance And Repair Work

    For your own safety and for correct machine operation, only use original manufacturer parts. It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season, especially tools and their attaching hardware. 4.2.18 Waste disposal - Respect the environment! Never spill pollutants (oil, grease, filters, etc.) on the ground, never...

  • Page 22: Precautions To Take Before Using The Parking Stands

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.2.19 Precautions to take before using the parking stands 134138: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). 134139: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). 133983: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking).

  • Page 23: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Location and description of safety decals on the machine 4.3.1 Location of safety decals 4. - Safety KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 24: Description Of Safety Decals

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 4.3.2 Description of safety decals  Operating instructions (1) - The operators' manual contains information necessary for using the machine safely. It is imperative to read and comply with all instructions.  Working on the machine (2)

  • Page 25: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations

    Road safety equipment and recommendations The road safety equipment is mounted in the factory or by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current safety regulations. - Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractor-machine assembly on public roads.

  • Page 26: Tyre Pressure

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS The rear device is made up of the following components: • 2 signalling panels (1). • 2 signalling lights (2) (red light / stop light / turn signal light). • 4 red triangular reflectors (3). • 1 identification plate light (4).

  • Page 27: Likely Critical Failures

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Likely critical failures • 133993: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 133994: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 133995: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking).

  • Page 28: Machine Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 5. Machine specifications Description and glossary Drawbar Drawbar shift cylinder Front guard Side guard Wheel Side gearbox Intermediate PTO shaft 1 Intermediate PTO shaft 2 5. - Machine specifications KN342AGB_C...
  • Page 29 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Cutterbar Pitch angle adjustment rod Conditioning lever adjustment 5. - Machine specifications KN342AGB_C...
  • Page 30 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Parking stand Hitch pin category 2 Hitch pin category 3 PTO shaft support Gyrodine gearbox Gyrodine hitch tube Toolbox Special tool Wheel chocks 10 : Document box 5. - Machine specifications KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 31: Designated Use Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 5.1.1 Designated use of the machine The FC4460TCR/TCS mower conditioner must only be used for the work for which it has been designed: mowing on the ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding livestock.

  • Page 32: Designated Parameters

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 5.2.1 Designated parameters 134013: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). Required equipment 5.3.1 Pto shaft • 1 3/8-6 spline pto shaft. • 1 3/8-21 spline pto shaft. • 32x38x8 spline pto shaft.

  • Page 33: Putting Into Service

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 6. Putting into service Description of control elements • The machine is supplied with a 13 mm spanner (1) for unlocking the greasing covers. • The machine is supplied with an 18 mm box wrench (2) to carry out certain adjustment and maintenance tasks.

  • Page 34: Coupling And Uncoupling

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Coupling and uncoupling 6.2.1 Description of coupling elements • A PTO shaft 1 3/8’’ - 6 splines. • 2 check chains (Optional equipment). • A hose that controls mowing unit raising/lowering. • Two hydraulic hoses controlling the drawbar shift cylinder.

  • Page 35: Coupling The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Hitch pin parallelism: - Adjust tractor lift rods so that hitch pins are parallel to the ground. 6.2.3 Coupling the machine - Lower the tractor three-point linkage. - Place the lower links as close as possible under the hitch pins.
  • Page 36 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Do not lose spacers (1). - The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3- point hitch coupler category 2 (a) or 3N (b). - Secure with lynch pins. 6. - Putting into service KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 37: Hydraulic Connections

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Lift the machine with the tractor's three point linkage. - Fold parking stand and lock it in place (a). 6.2.4 Hydraulic connections - Connect the 2 hydraulic hoses of the drawbar shift cylinder to a double acting valve (1).

  • Page 38: Primary Pto Shaft

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 6.2.7 Primary PTO shaft - Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear. Before using the machine for the first time: - Grease the transmission. The direction of rotation is shown on a decal.
  • Page 39 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Never operate the PTO shaft at an angle X exceeding 30°. To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided. - On machine side, attach PTO shaft guard chain to the gear box guard fastener (1).

  • Page 40: Intermediate Pto Shaft

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Do not attach the drive guard chain to the guard cone. 6.2.8 Intermediate PTO shaft - Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 41 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Loosen nuts to release friction discs (a). - Let the friction discs slip for a few seconds (b). - Tighten nuts to the dimension (L) of 33 mm (1.3’’). - Do not fully tighten springs to prevent damage on drive elements.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 6.2.9 Adjusting the machine  Lateral adjustment of the lower links - Balance the play on either sides of the lift linkage and lock lower link stabilizers.  Frame height and check chains - Lower tractor lift linkage to obtain a distance (H) slightly exceeding 650 mm (2’1.6’’) between the...
  • Page 43 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 2-point hitch If the machine is fitted with check chains (According to the country of destination): - Attach check chains supplied with the machine to the upper free hole of the tractor's top link attachment clevis.

  • Page 44: Instructions For Transport

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 7. Instructions for transport Before placing the machine into transport position: - Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop. - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.
  • Page 45 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Shut-off drawbar shift cylinder lock valve (1). - Shut-off mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves (2). Opened position (1). Closed position (2). The machine is in transport position. - Never engage the tractor PTO drive when the machine is in transport position.

  • Page 46: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Conformity with the road regulations - Before driving the machine on public roads, ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations. - Check that the light boards are clean and that the lighting equipment functions before transporting the machine on public roads.

  • Page 47: Instructions For Work

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 8. Instructions for work Before placing the machine in working position: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away. Putting the machine into work...

  • Page 48: Adjustments In Working Position

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Adjustments in working position Before making any adjustment: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away. - Wait until the rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 49 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS The adjustment is centralized by means of the pitch angle rod (1). The height can be adjusted between 25 and 85 mm (1"/3.3") (Equipment excluded): • Mark 1 = 25 mm (1’’). • Mark 5 = 85 mm (3.3’’).

  • Page 50: Ground Pressure

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 8.2.2 Ground pressure The ground pressure is adjusted independently on each side of the mower unit.  To check the ground pressure - Lower mowing unit on the ground. - Check that the hitch pins are at the proper height H = 650 mm (26’’).

  • Page 51: Conditioning Intensity

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Turn counter-clockwise to decrease the ground pressure. - Turn clockwise to increase the ground pressure. Position the mowing unit in headland turn position for easier wrench rotation. 30 (1) mm wrench. Should you have difficulties in adjusting the...

  • Page 52: Checking The Roller Parallelism And Gap

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Unlock front guard using 18 (1) mm wrench supplied with the machine. - Lift up the front guard. - Loosen counter nut (1). - Tighten nut (2) to increase the conditioning intensity (a). - Loosen nut (2) to reduce the conditioning intensity (b).
  • Page 53 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS In order to prevent roller interferences and premature wear, rollers must never be in contact when the machine is running empty, therefore it is necessary to increase the play until there is no interference. - Check minimum gap between rollers: •...

  • Page 54: Swathing And Wide Spreading

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Check minimum gap between rollers: • J = 2 to 3 mm (0.08’’ - 0.12’’). - Check parallelism over the whole roller width. - Tighten counter nut (1). 8.2.5 Swathing and wide spreading  Swathing system...
  • Page 55 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Swath width adjustment (In long and/or heavy crop conditions) : The swath width is adjustable from 1.40 m (4’7’’) to 2.70 m (8’10’’) approximately. (Without removable swath shields). - Loosen knob (1): • Pivot swath shields inwards to reduce the swath width (a).

  • Page 56: Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Adjustment of the rear plate - Loosen butterfly nut (1). - Pivot rear plate (2) in the required position. - Tighten butterfly nut (1). Machine use - Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections, lower side guards and front guards.

  • Page 57: Drive Speed

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 8.3.1 Drive speed - Adapt the forward speed to the working conditions. 8. - Instructions for work KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 58: Recommendations For Uncoupling

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 9. Recommendations for uncoupling - Park the machine on an even fairly level ground. Preferably park the machine in transport position, with the mowing unit resting on the ground. - Lower the mowing unit on the ground using mowing unit lift cylinders.
  • Page 59 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Uncouple and place PTO shaft in support (1). - Disconnect and store hydraulic hoses on holder (2). - Disconnect and store 7-pin plug in its holder (3). - Release the lower links. - Lower the tractor three-point linkage.

  • Page 60: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10. Optional equipment 10.1 Check chains Check chains allow tractor lift linkage stabilization and ensure a fixed frame height. The check chains allow keeping control of the machine in case of a linkage device loss or breakage during transport.

  • Page 61: Wide Spreading System

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10.3 Wide spreading system 10.3.1 Instructions for work  Adjustments in working position Wide spreading system: The spreading device is composed of the following components: • 9 spreading fins. The wide spreading kit is used to spread out crop in even layers.
  • Page 62 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS To switch from swathing mode to wide spreading mode: - Remove screw (2), nut (3) and washer (4). - Remove the removable swath shield (1). - Loosen knob (1): • Pivot the swath shield outwards (a).

  • Page 63: 3/8 - 21 Spline Yoke

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Tip cover (1) over the wide spreading device. The machine is in wide spreading configuration. To switch from wide spreading mode to swathing mode: - Carry out the procedure in reverse. 10.4 1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke For a pto speed of 1000/min.

  • Page 64: Outline Marker Lights

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10.5 Outline marker lights To conform with regulations in force in the country, clearance lights can be fitted on the machine. 10.6 Female coupler 10.7 Raised skid shoes adjustable in height The raised skid shoes allow mowing higher, between 80 mm (3.15’’) and 150 mm (5.91’’).

  • Page 65: Adjustments

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10.7.1 Adjustments  Raised skid shoes The skid shoes can be adjusted to 2 positions: Low position: - Loosen screw (1). - Pivot lever (2) downwards. - Raise skid shoe (3). - Tighten screw (1). - Adjust both sides to the same setting.
  • Page 66 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS The adjustment is centralized by means of the pitch angle rod. The height can be adjusted between 80 and 150 mm (3.15’’5.91"): • Mark 1 = 80 mm (3.15’’). • Mark 5 = 150 mm (5.91’’).

  • Page 67: Swath Shield Extensions

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 10.8 Swath shield extensions The swath shield extensions allow reducing the swath width to approximately 1 m (3’’3’). 10. - Optional equipment KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 68: Maintenance And Storage

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11. Maintenance and storage - Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 11.1 Frequency chart Maintenance intervals are indicated for normal conditions of use.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS • Drawbar shift cylinder.  • The articulation of the pivoting gearbox. Maintenance Clean:   • Side gearbox filter. Check:  • Check oil levels. 11.2 Cleaning the machine - Regularly clean the build up between the...

  • Page 70: Lubrication

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Raise protection cover (1). - Clean. - Lower and lock front guards. 11.3 Lubrication - Clean grease nipples before greasing. - Lubricate with multi-purpose grease grade NLGI 2 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 71: Pto Shafts

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.3.1 PTO shafts Before first use: - Grease the transmission. - In intensive use, it is recommended to proceed with greasing at closer intervals.  Primary PTO shaft (a) - Every 50 hours: • universal joints (1).
  • Page 72 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Secondary PTO shaft (c): - Loosen bolts (1). - Pivot cover (2) to access greasers. - Grease PTO shaft U-joint. - Reinstall cover plate. - Step on the nonslip adhésives (1) to access the other greasers.
  • Page 73 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Tertiary U-joint drive (d): - Loosen screw (1). - Pivot cover (2) to access greaser. - Grease PTO shaft U-joint. - Reinstall cover plate. A hole (3) is located on the upper part of the guard to access the greaser of the drive shafts.

  • Page 74: Grease

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.3.2 Grease • The drawbar pivot pin. • Drawbar shift cylinder. • Rod . • The articulation of the pivoting gearbox. 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 75: Draining

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.3.3 Draining  Cutterbar The cutter bar is lubricated for life and does not require regular maintenance. - If in doubt as to the oil quantity contained in the cutterbar, fully drain and refill cutterbar respecting recommended oil quantity and quality.
  • Page 76 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS From the transport position: - Using two wedges of different height, rest the cutterbar higher on opposite side of drain plug. - Remove skid shoe (1). - Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain plug.
  • Page 77 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Remove filler plug (1) and its washer. - Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain plug. - Remove drain plug (2) and its washer. - Allow oil to drain completely. - Wait for dripping to stop.
  • Page 78 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Tank: - Remove filler plug (1) and its washer. - Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain plug. - Remove drain plug (2) and its washer. - Allow oil to drain completely. - Wait for dripping to stop.
  • Page 79 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Wait 8 hours before checking the level with the gauge plug (3). - Top up if necessary.  The Gyrodine gearbox - Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up.

  • Page 80: Maintenance

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.4 Maintenance 11.4.1 Checking the oil levels  Gyrodine gearbox - Check Gyrodine gearbox level: • The "MAX" level corresponds to the mark on the dipstick plug (A). • The "MIN" level corresponds to the end of the dipstick plug (B).

  • Page 81: Side Gearbox Filter

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Side gearbox - Wait 8 hours after last use before checking the oil level. - Remove dipstick plug (1). - Check side bevel gearbox oil level. - Top up if necessary. 11.4.2 Side gearbox filter After the first 30 hours of use: - Place a container under the filter.

  • Page 82: Inspection Of Knives And Securing Elements

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.4.3 Inspection of knives and securing elements - Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine KUHN parts.  Knives Inspect systematically all knives before the machine is operated to: - ensure the cutting quality. - ensure safety in use.
  • Page 83 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Always replace both knives per disc to avoid creating an out-of-balance force.  Disc direction of rotation  Securing elements - Check the securing elements: • After hitting an obstacle. • When replacing knives. • At the start of each season.
  • Page 84 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Slightly hit all ground residues between the knife and the screw with a mallet to remove them. The radial play between a worn bolt and a new knife must not exceed d = 10 mm (0.4’’).
  • Page 85 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Replace spring plate in the following cases (3): • When there is visible distortion. • When you have noticed substantial wear on a spring plate: • Width B of a spring plate, measured at A = 20 mm (0.8’’), must exceed 60 mm (2.4’’).
  • Page 86 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Slightly hit all ground residues between the knife and the screw with a mallet to remove them. - Fully insert special tool between disc and spring plate. - Pivot special tool downwards to free spring plate from screw head.
  • Page 87 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Refer to self-adhesive fitted on the machine to OPTIDISC K6804720 2011 > ..check the codes and dimensions of the knives. K6804710 116mm / 4.6" K9C064TL 0 - Pivot special tool downwards to free spring plate from screw head.
  • Page 88 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Press knife upwards and pull it towards yourself before releasing the special tool. • (a), (b), (c) - Checking the full locking and free rotation of the knife on the screw head. - Check that screw head (2) is free to slide in spring plate hole (3).
  • Page 89 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - After replacing the last knife, check that the tool has been removed and put away.  Disc replacement - Place a wooden wedge (1) between two discs to stop them from moving. - Remove the 4 bolts (2) and their conical washers.
  • Page 90 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Reinstalling: - Refit the disc (2). - Respect disc direction of rotation according to fitting of knives. Make sure the arrow on the knife upper face is pointing in the disc's direction of rotation. - Reinstall disc cover (1).
  • Page 91 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Place a wooden wedge (1) between two discs to stop them from moving. - Torque bolts to (2): • Torque: 12 daNm (89 lbf ft). - Remove locking piece. - Check that there is still a minimum play of X = 1 mm (0.04’’) between the spring plate...

  • Page 92: Fitting Of The Lifters

    FC4460 TCR/TCS  Spring plate replacement Inner disc: Replacing spring plates on outer discs must be carried out only by an authorised Kuhn dealer. Intermediate discs: - Remove the disc: • See section: ’’Disc replacement’’. - Remove spring plate (1).
  • Page 93 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Remove bolts and washers (1). - Remove disc (2). - Repeat procedure on the second disk. - Store parts (3) in a box: • These parts are required for refitting the disk without the lifters.

  • Page 94: Ground Pressure Adjustment System

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Place lifters on the disk. - Insert the 4 screws (4) and washers (5). - Reinstall bolts (6) and nuts (7): • Torque: 12.5 daNm (92.2 lbf ft). - Reinstall spring plate (8). - Fit disc (2).
  • Page 95 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS  Adjustment procedure - Use mowing unit lift cylinder to lift the mowing unit. - Position 2 blocks between ground and cutterbar (1). - Shut-off mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves (2). - Remove 4 bolts (1).
  • Page 96 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Insert an M6 (1) screw in the threaded hole on the shaft end. This screw will facilitate extracting and inserting the torsion bar in its housing. - Mark position of the torsion bar. - Rotate adjustment screw (1) to release pressure on the torsion bar.
  • Page 97 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Extract torsion bar (1) from its housing by pulling on screw (2). - Rotate adjustment screw while pushing on the torsion bar until reaching the following spline: • Rotate in direction (a) if the cutter bar is too light and in direction (b) if the cutter bar is too heavy.
  • Page 98 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Reinstall retaining ring (1). - Reinstall hood (2). - Reinstall the 4 bolts (1). - Repeat procedure on the other side of the moving unit if necessary. 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342AGB_C...

  • Page 99: Roller Drive

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS - Remove wedges (1). - Open the mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves (2). 11.4.6 Roller drive A shear bolt safety system protects the roller drive.  Shear bolt replacement - Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with original manufacturer parts.
  • Page 100 - Extract the fragments of the shear bolt (1). - Fit a new shear bolt (1). • Torque: 3.6 daNm (27 lbf ft). - Use exclusively KUHN original parts. 5 spare bolts are supplied with the machine. 5 self-locking nuts M8 are supplied with the machine.

  • Page 101: Storage

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.5 Storage 11.5.1 At the end of each season - Clean the machine thoroughly. - Grease the cylinder rods in contact with the outside. - Drain all gearboxes and cutterbar and refill with A7300019 0 new oil (see "Lubrication" chapter).

  • Page 102: Storage

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 11.5.3 Storage • 139884: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 139885: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 139886: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking).

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting Guide

    Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS 12. Troubleshooting guide    Problem Cause Remedy Dull or broken knives. - Replace knives. - Make sure the arrow on the Knives not installed correctly. knife upper face is pointing in the disc's direction of rotation.
  • Page 104 Mower conditioner FC4460 TCR/TCS Too low PTO speed (rotational - Check PTO speed. Refer to the frequency). decal fitted on the machine. Badly shaped windrows. Incorrectly adjusted swath - Adjust both swath shields. shields. Machine requires too much pull Too much cutterbar down - Adjust the mowing unit ground power.

  • Page 105: Limited Warranty

    KUHN equipment from an authorized KUHN dealer, that such equipment is, at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship, and that such equipment is covered under this Limited Warranty providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the Operator's manual.
  • Page 106 - The warranty claim is completed on line via extranet - www.kuhn.com or submitted on a KUHN warranty claim form and returned to the Company within one month after the date of failure or the date of problem becoming apparent.
  • Page 107 $Specimen of the "Declaration of conformity" EC Declaration of conformity (European directive 2006/42/CE) The manufacturer: Manufacturer name and address declares that the product described hereafter: Brand Brand Machine Machine Type / Model : Type / Model Serial no. Serial no. - conforms to the requirements of the European directive 2006/42/CE.
  • Page 108 KUHN S.A. - B.P. 50060 - F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX (FRANCE) KUHN-AUDUREAU S.A. - B.P. 19 - F - 85260 LA COPECHAGNIERE (FRANCE) KUHN-BLANCHARD SAS - 24, route de Nantes - F - 44680 CHEMERE (FRANCE) KUHN-HUARD S.A. - B.P. 49 - F - 44142 CHATEAUBRIANT CEDEX (FRANCE) KUHN-GELDROP B.V.

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