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KUHN FC4060TCR Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 KN342BGB_A Operator's manual Read carefully before starting the machine Mower conditioner Original instructions - English - 03-2019 KN342BGB_A...

  • 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

    4.2.18 Waste disposal ......................... 22 4.2.19 Precautions to take before using the parking stands............23 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............24 4.3.1 Location of safety decals (FC4060TCR/TCS) ..............24 4.3.2 Location of safety decals (FC4460TCR/TCS) ..............25 4.3.3 Description of safety decals....................
  • Page 5 Ground pressure ......................56 8.2.3 Conditioning intensity ....................... 57 8.2.4 Checking the roller parallelism and gap ................58 8.2.5 Swathing and wide spreading (FC4060TCR/TCS)............60 8.2.6 Swathing and wide spreading (FC4460TCR/TCS)............65 Machine use ..........................68 8.3.1 Drive speed ........................68 Recommendations for uncoupling................
  • Page 6 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 10. Optional equipment......................71 10.1 Check chains ..........................71 10.2 Lifters ............................. 71 10.3 Wide spreading system ......................... 72 10.3.1 Instructions for work ......................72 10.4 1 3/8 - 21 spline yoke........................74 10.5 Outline marker lights ........................75 10.6 Female coupler ..........................

  • Page 7: Identification Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 3. Identification of the machine Front view Rear view 3. - Identification of the machine KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 8: Identification Of The Machine

    3.3.1 Location of the plates - Please write below the type and serial number of the machine. • Serial Number: - This information is to be given to the Kuhn authorized dealer for any spare parts order or warranty claim. 3.3.2 Description ...
  • Page 9 Certification plate (CE) For machines aimed at countries which are 26: Model Year members of the European Union (EC marking). 24: Year of Construction 7: Model KUHN logo 9: Serial Nr. Model Machine serial number Plate reference Logo CE Manufacturing year...

  • Page 10: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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.  Raised skid shoes adjustable in height.

  • Page 11: Safety

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 12: Safety Instructions

    - Should you have any difficulties in understanding any parts of this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer. 4.2.3 Safety decals Safety warning decals are placed in pictorial form on various parts of the machine. They are there to warn you of potential dangers and to tell you how to avoid accidents.

  • Page 13: Precautions To Be Taken Before Carrying Out Any Operations On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 14 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 15 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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’’) - When uncoupling the machine, rest the PTO shaft on the support specially provided, and replace protective shield on the PTO stub of the...

  • Page 16: Hydraulic Circuit

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 17: Precautions When Driving

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 18 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 19: Maximum Speed

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 tyres must only be carried out by competent persons who are equipped with standardized tools.

  • Page 20: Precautions For Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 21: Projection Of Stones And Foreign Objects

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 precautions, such as: - Fit polycarbonate screens inside the tractor cab's side and rear windows, or install narrow mesh...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Precautions To Take Before Using The Parking Stands

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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). 133987: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking).

  • Page 24: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Location and description of safety decals on the machine 4.3.1 Location of safety decals (FC4060TCR/TCS) 4. - Safety KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 25: Location Of Safety Decals (Fc4460Tcr/Tcs)

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 4.3.2 Location of safety decals (FC4460TCR/TCS) 4.3.3 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. 4.
  • Page 26 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  Working on the machine (2) - 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 27: 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 28 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  FC4060TCR/TCS The rear safety device comprises: • 2 signalling panels (1) • 2 signalling lights (2) (red light / stop light / turn signal light) • 2 red triangular reflectors (3). • 1 identification plate light (4).

  • Page 29: Tyre Pressure

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS lateral system includes following component: • 4 amber reflectors (1) on each machine side. The front device is made up of the following components: • 2 signalling panels (1). • 2 white lights (2). • 2 white reflectors (3). 4.4.1 Tyre pressure •...

  • Page 30: Likely Critical Failures

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  Coupling device - Couple the machine to a tractor that is equipped with a system for locking the lift arms laterally and vertically. To drive on roads, respect the attachment height specified in the operator's manual and lock the lift linkage.

  • Page 31: Limit State Criteria

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Limit state criteria • 134006: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 134007: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). • 134008: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking).

  • Page 32: Machine Specifications

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 KN342BGB_A...
  • Page 33 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Cutterbar Pitch angle adjustment rod Conditioning lever adjustment 5. - Machine specifications KN342BGB_A...
  • Page 34 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 35: Designated Use Of The Machine

    From a safety point of view, the machine is not designed to mow road sides. Technical specifications FC4060TCR/TCS FC4460TCR/TCS Attachment type 2 point linkage category 2 and 3N...

  • Page 36: Designated Parameters

    • 1 3/8-6 spline pto shaft. • 1 3/8-21 spline pto shaft. • 32x38x8 spline pto shaft. 5.3.2 Check chains (FC4060TCR/TCS) Only for: France, Belgium, Spain The check chains allow keeping control of the machine in case of a linkage device loss or breakage during transport.

  • Page 37: Sound Levels

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Sound levels Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in: NF EN ISO 4254-1 «Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements» Weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level at the driver's seat (closed cabin) L (A) eq: Tractor only: 72.4 dB(A) Tractor + machine: 76.2 dB(A) 5.

  • Page 38: Putting Into Service

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 39: Coupling And Uncoupling

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 40: Coupling The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 41 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Connections

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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: •...

  • Page 43: Electrical Connections

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 6.2.5 Electrical connections - Connect machine 7-pin plug on the tractor 7-pin socket. 6.2.6 Fit the check chains - See section "Frame height adjustment" to position the check chain. 6.2.7 Primary PTO shaft - Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear.
  • Page 44 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Check the length of the PTO shaft: • When the PTO shaft is in its maximum overlap position (retracted), tubes should not butt against the yokes. There must still be a minimum safety travel (L) of 25 mm (1’’). •...

  • Page 45: Intermediate Pto Shaft

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - On machine side, attach PTO shaft guard chain to the gear box guard fastener (1). - Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard. - 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...
  • Page 46 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Remove 4 bolts (1). - Remove guard plate (2). - 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 47: Adjusting The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS The friction slip clutch is ready to function. - Reinstall guard plate (2). - Reinstall the 4 screws (1). 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.
  • Page 48 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  Frame height and check chains - Lower tractor lift linkage to obtain a distance (H) slightly exceeding 650 mm (2’1.6’’) between the hitch pins and the ground. 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...

  • Page 49: Instructions For Transport

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 50 - Shut-off drawbar shift cylinder lock valve (1). - Shut-off mowing unit lift cylinder lock valves (2). Opened position (1). Closed position (2). FC4060TCR/TCS: - Release and lift side guard using 18mm box spanner supplied with the machine. - The side guard automatically locks in raised position.

  • Page 51: Conformity With The Road Regulations

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS The machine is in transport position. - Never engage the tractor PTO drive when the machine is in transport position. Conformity with the road regulations - Before driving the machine on public roads, ensure that the machine complies with current highway code regulations.

  • Page 52: Machine Transport Using Transport Means

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Machine transport using transport means 134035: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). 134036: Specific requirements for countries member of the Eurasian Economic Community (EAC marking). 7. - Instructions for transport KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 53: Instructions For Work

    "pivot into work" position. - Wait until cylinder is fully extended: - Insist on the hydraulic valve to ensure that the cylinder is fully extended. FC4060TCR/TCS: - Pull on handles (1) to unlock the side guards. 8. - Instructions for work KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 54: Adjustments In Working Position

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Lower the mowing unit using the machine lift cylinders. The machine is in working position. 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.
  • Page 55 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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’’). To adjust the cutting height: - Lift lock (2).

  • Page 56: Ground Pressure

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 57: Conditioning Intensity

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 mowing unit ground pressure, it may be necessary to adjust the ground pressure system's torsion bars.

  • Page 58: Checking The Roller Parallelism And Gap

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 59 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 60: Swathing And Wide Spreading (Fc4060Tcr/Tcs)

    • 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 (FC4060TCR/TCS)  Swathing system The swathing system comprises: 2 swath shields. (Adjustable): •...
  • Page 61 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Loosen knob (1): • Pivot swath shields inwards to reduce the swath width (a). • Pivot swath shields outwards to increase the swath width (b). - Tighten knob (1). - Proceed the same way on the other side. Swath width adjustment...
  • Page 62 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Fit swath board (1). - Fit screw (2), nut (3) and washers (4). • Torque: 8.3 daNm (62 lbf ft). - Proceed the same way on the other side.  Wide spreading system The wide spreading equipment comprises: - 9 spreading fins.
  • Page 63 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Adjustment of the spreading fins: - Remove screw (1). - Loosen screw (2). The spreading fin angle is obtained by means of bolt (1) and a multi-hole plate. - Reinstall screw (1). - Tighten bolt (2).  To switch from swathing mode to wide spreading mode - Remove screw (2), nut (3) and washer (4).
  • Page 64 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Loosen butterfly nut (1). - Slide the screw along oblong hole (a) to unlock the wide spreading device. - Pivot the wide spreading device (2). - Lock the wide spreading device using the screw and tighten wing nut (1). - Tip cover (1) over the wide spreading device.

  • Page 65: Swathing And Wide Spreading (Fc4460Tcr/Tcs)

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  Drawbar shift cylinder length - Activate tractor hydraulic valve to fully retract the shift cylinder rod (1). - Check that measure A corresponds to 1410 mm (4’7.51’’). - Readjust if necessary: • Loosen counter nut (1). •...
  • Page 66 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - 2 adjustable swath shields and 2 removable swath shields: In short and/or lightweight crop conditions. - A rear plate. 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.
  • Page 67 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Swath width adjustment short and/or lightweight crop conditions): The swath width equals approximately 1.10 m (3’7’’) (With removable swath shields). - Loosen knob (1): • Pivot the swath shield inwards (a). - Tighten knob (1). - Fit swath board (1). - Fit screw (2), nut (3) and washers (4).

  • Page 68: Machine Use

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Machine use - Before mowing and to reduce risks of projections, lower side guards and front guards. Check guard locking. - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.

  • Page 69: Recommendations For Uncoupling

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 70 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. The machine is uncoupled.

  • Page 71: Optional Equipment

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. 10.2 Lifters The lifters allow improving forage transport to the conditioner.

  • Page 72: Wide Spreading System

    Wide spreading system (FC4460TCR/TCS): The spreading device is composed of the following components: • 9 spreading fins. Wide spreading system (FC4060TCR/TCS): The spreading device is composed of the following components: • 7 spreading fins. The wide spreading kit is used to spread out crop in even layers.
  • Page 73 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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). - Tighten knob (1). - Proceed the same way on the other side.

  • Page 74: 3/8 - 21 Spline Yoke

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 75: Outline Marker Lights

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 55 mm (2.17’’) and 150 mm (5.91’’).

  • Page 76: Adjustments

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. High position: - Loosen screw (1).
  • Page 77 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS The adjustment is centralized by means of the pitch angle rod. The height can be adjusted between 55 and 150 mm (2.17’’5.91"): • Mark 1 = 55 mm (2.17’’). • Mark 5 = 150 mm (5.91’’). To adjust the cutting height: - Lift lock (1).

  • Page 78: Swath Shield Extensions

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 10.8 Swath shield extensions The swath shield extensions allow reducing the swath width to approximately 1 m (3’’3’). 10. - Optional equipment KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 79: Maintenance And Storage

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. Lubrication Oil change: ...

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS • Drawbar shift cylinder.  • The articulation of the pivoting gearbox. Maintenance Clean:   • Side gearbox filter. Check:  • Check oil levels. 11.2 Cleaning the machine - Eliminate possible forage wrapping. - Regularly clean the build up between the conditioning hood and the support tube: •...

  • Page 81: Lubrication

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 82: Pto Shafts

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 83 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 adhesives (1) to access the other greasers. - Grease the U-joints.
  • Page 84 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 85: Grease

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 11.3.2 Grease • The drawbar pivot pin. • Drawbar shift cylinder. • Rod . • The articulation of the pivoting gearbox. 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 86: Draining

    - Following all service operations or in case of an oil leak, empty and refill cutterbar. - Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. FC4060TCR/TCS FC4460TCR/TCS Oil volume 4.5-L (1.19 US gal) 5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
  • Page 87 - Reinstall skid shoe (1).  Gearbox - Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. FC4060TCR/TCS FC4460TCR/TCS Oil volume 1.2 L (0.32 US gal) Type of oil Gear oil (mineral oil)
  • Page 88 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. - Clean and reinstall drain plug (2) and its washer.
  • Page 89 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS From the working position: - Position the machine on level hard ground. - Proceed the following operations successively: Tank: - Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain plug (2). - Remove filler plug (1) and its washer. - Remove drain plug (2) and its washer.
  • Page 90 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS Checking the oil level: - Position the machine on level hard ground. - Operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil flows through the whole circuit (Minimum: 5 minutes). - Stop the machine. - Wait 5 minutes for the emulsion to drop. Should the procedure not be respected, the could above...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS FC4460TCR/TCS Oil volume 3.0 L (0.79 US gal) Type of oil Gear oil (mineral oil) Viscosity SAE 80W90 Specification API - GL5 (extreme pressure) - Remove filler plug (1) and its washer. - Place a container of sufficient capacity under drain plug.

  • Page 92: Side Gearbox Filter

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS  Gearbox - Check gearbox oil 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).  Side gearbox - Wait 8 hours after last use before checking the oil level.

  • Page 93: Inspection Of Knives And Securing Elements

    - Check side bevel gearbox oil level. - Top up if necessary. 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.
  • Page 94 (0.39’’) of the disk, must exceed 34 mm (1.34’’). The out-of-roundness L of the attachment hole must not exceed 22 mm (0.87’’). - Always replace both knives per disc to avoid creating an out-of-balance force.  Disc direction of rotation FC4060TCR/TCS: 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342BGB_A...
  • Page 95 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS FC4060TCR/TCS:  Securing elements - Check the securing elements: • After hitting an obstacle. • When replacing knives. • At the start of each season. - The fixing bolts should be changed in the following cases (2): •...
  • Page 96 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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’’). - Replace nuts in the following cases: •...
  • Page 97 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 98 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 99 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 100 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 101 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. - Remove disc cover (1).
  • Page 102 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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). - Respect an X of 90°...
  • Page 103 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 and the cutter bar skids.
  • Page 104 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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: • Maintenance / Inspection of knives...

  • Page 105: Fitting Of The Lifters

    11.4.4 Fitting of the lifters 2 pairs of lifters are supplied with the machine. In case of side ejections, lifters can be fitted on the outer disks: - FC4060TCR/TCS - FC4460TCR/TCS - Remove bolts and washers (1). - Remove disc (2).
  • Page 106 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Store parts (3) in a box: • These parts are required for refitting the disk without the lifters. - Remove parts from the package: • 4 lifters. • 8 (4) screws (M12 x 30). • 8 washers (5). •...

  • Page 107: Ground Pressure Adjustment System

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Reinstall spring plate (8). - Fit disc (2). - Torque bolts to (4) (M12 x 30): • Torque: 12.5 daNm (92.2 lbf ft). - Reinstall knives on the disk. - Repeat procedure on the second disk. The lifter service life can be doubled by inverting them with those of a disk rotating in the opposite direction.
  • Page 108 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Remove 4 bolts (1). - Remove hood (2). - Remove circlip (1). - Insert an M6 (1) screw in the threaded hole on the shaft end. 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342BGB_A...
  • Page 109 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 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. - Extract torsion bar (1) from its housing by pulling on screw (2).
  • Page 110 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - 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. The splines are spaced at approximately 17°.

  • Page 111: Roller Drive

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Reinstall hood (2). - Reinstall the 4 bolts (1). - Repeat procedure on the other side of the moving unit if necessary. - 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.
  • Page 112 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Loosen nuts 3 and (1). - Remove guard (2). - Extract the fragments of the shear bolt (1). - Fit a new shear bolt (1). • Torque: 3.6 daNm (27 lbf ft). 11. - Maintenance and storage KN342BGB_A...

  • Page 113: Storage

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS - Use exclusively KUHN original parts. 5 spare bolts are supplied with the machine. 5 self-locking nuts M8 are supplied with the machine. - Check the shearing bolt class. - Check the shearing bolt class: 10.9 11.5 Storage 11.5.1 At the end of each season...

  • Page 114: At The Start Of Each Season

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 11.5.2 At the start of each season - Pressurize the hydraulic circuit. - Check the condition of the friction slip clutch - See section: • Putting into service / Intermediate PTO shaft (1). - Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts. - See section: •...

  • Page 115: Dismantling And Scrapping Of The Machine

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/TCS 11.6 Dismantling and scrapping of the machine At the end of the machine's life, the various machine components must be disposed of or recycled in compliance with local regulations in force. - Make sure the machine is stable (parking stands, holders, slings, etc.) prior to carrying out any repair or maintenance.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting Guide

    Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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. Excessive ground speed.
  • Page 117 Mower conditioner FC4060-4460TCR/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 118: 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 119 - 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 120 $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 124 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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