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Andex 474 T Assembly instructions Original assembly instructions Edition 04.2013 Date of print 04.2013 Language Machine number VF69680101 Model VF6968 Document number VF16660623.EN...
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Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS Taarupstrandvej 25 DK-5300 Kerteminde Denmark Tel: +45 65 19 19 00 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 to change without notice.
Table of contents Table of contents Preliminary information ......Target group for these assembly instructions Meaning of the symbols Safety ............For your safety Screw and bolt tightening torques Direction and rotary direction Overview ............ Designation of components Crate packaging Crate packaging ........
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.
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. Danger indicators signify the risk of serious injury or death.
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Safety General safety and Observe the following rules and regulations: accident prevention • The locally applicable accident prevention regulations, regulations • The recognised safety regulations, occupational health require- ments and road traffic regulations • The functional limits and safety regulations as set out in the technical operating instructions.
Safety Screw and bolt Note the tightening torques that are shown in the table or specified in the text. The torque specifications refer to a dry coefficient of friction tightening torques (0.12). 10.9 12.9 9.9 Nm (7.3 ft.lbs) 14 Nm (10.3 ft.lbs) 17 Nm (12.5 ft.lbs) 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lbs) 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs)
Overview Designation of Overview components Guard bar Tine support Rotor gear Tines Rotor chassis Main frame Deflector rod Safety chain Transport holder for Drawbar Parking stand Drive Swath former tine supports...
Overview Crate packaging Overview of assembly groups Guard bar Bushed bearing tube 12 x tine support Rotor Transverse carrier Spring Crank Main frame Chassis cylinder Drawbar Tandem axle, right Axle swinging arms Tandem axle, left Deflector rod Swath former holder Front transverse carrier Swath former PTO shaft...
Crate packaging Requirements • Suitable flat surface approx. 10 x 10 m as assembly space. Crate packaging • Lifting gear with lifting accessories for at least 1,500 kg. • Floor conveyor (pallet truck or fork lift) with a fork length of at least 1,800 mm.
Crate packaging Rotor and chassis Use suitable lifting accessories to remove the parts from the crate. Loosen all fastenings (wires, lashing straps). Assembling the The chassis is partly preassembled. The rotor and axle carrier are already connected. chassis Raise the axle swinging arm, prop it up and support it securely underneath.
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Crate packaging Fitting the chassis Hook the hydraulic cylinder (chassis cylinder) on the axle carrier and secure with the preassembled washers and split pins. cylinder Hook the chassis cylinder on the chassis frame and secure with the preassembled washers and split pins. ...
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Crate packaging Fitting the flange To fit the flange plate for transverse adjustment to the rotor chassis: plate Position the flange plate on the rotor chassis (on the right in relation to the direction of travel). Insert the bolts through the elongated holes. ...
Crate packaging Connecting the main frame Transverse carrier Drive shaft Gear box Main frame Undersupport material Support the rotor underneath. (1) Bring the main frame close to the gear box. (2) Grease the drive shaft, fill the hub with grease and couple to the PTO stub shaft.
Crate packaging Fitting the wheels To fit the wheels onto the tandem axle: Fit the wheels as shown in the picture. Lubricating nipple Plastic washer 20 Nm Quantity Part 18" wheels Tandem axles Assembly material...
Crate packaging Mounting the Check the positioning of the axles tandem axles The narrower track is at the front in relation to the direction of travel. To fit the tandem axles to the axle carriers: Grease the stub shaft using a brush. ...
Crate packaging Fitting the Fasten the drawbar to the main frame. drawbar Drawbar cylinder 10 x 45 dowel pin Main frame Sleeve Drawbar Compound pin Washers Quantity Part Drawbar, preassembled 380 x 30 pin 10 x 50 dowel pin 6 x 50 dowel pin 10 x 45 dowel pin Washers...
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Crate packaging Inserting the drawbar The drawbar cylinder is fastened to the main frame and is screwed into the drawbar. cylinder Place the drawbar cylinder into the drawbar. Fully screw the drawbar cylinder into the drawbar. Fit the crank. ...
Crate packaging Protective equipment Right-hand side guard Front transverse carrier Left-hand side guard bar Deflector rod Front transverse carrier At the front of the main frame there are two holders for the front transverse carrier. Place the front transverse carrier in position on the main frame and fasten in place with two Allen bolts.
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Crate packaging Fitting the guard bar The foldable guard bars are fitted to the front transverse carrier with bearing shells, secured to the rear transverse carrier by means of a pressure spring and held in place on the front transverse carrier with a safety splint.
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Crate packaging Quantity Part Guard bar Preassembled bearing shells Pressure springs 31 x 45 x 2 washers Split pins End caps Tension spring M8 x 60 eye bolt M8 washers M8 nut...
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Crate packaging Fitting the deflector Slide the deflector rod as far as its centre through the main frame. Fasten the deflector rod to the main frame on both sides with bolts. Place sealing plugs onto the ends of the rod. Deflector rod M10 nut M10 washers...
Crate packaging Tine support Fitting the tine arms Grease the PTO stub shaft. Push the washer onto the PTO stub shaft. Fit the tine arm onto the PTO stub shaft. Be aware of the position of the connecting plate. ...
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Crate packaging Fitting the tine supports to the tine arms Grease the shaft ends of the tine arms. Lynch pin Push the tine support onto the tine arm. Secure the tine support with a lynch pin. Tine support Tine arm Tine saver [+] For a good swath deposit both tine legs must run parallel to one anoth-...
Crate packaging Swath former The swath former consists of a board and a holder. holder Fastening the swath former T-bolt Swath former holder Bolts Bolts Swath former Insert the swath former into the left-hand guard bar. Tighten the T-bolt and secure. ...
Crate packaging Fitting the PTO The PTO shaft holder has already been fitted to the drawbar. shaft holder Fold out the prefitted PTO shaft holder and tighten the bolt. PTO shaft holder Bolt Routing the Route the hydraulic hose with ball valve as illustrated and connect to the drawbar cylinder.
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Crate packaging Fitting the safety In the USA and Canada, it is obligatory to secure the rotary rake to the tractor with a safety chain. chain Observe national regulations concerning the length and fitting of the safety chain. Thread the safety chain together with the large washer onto the bolt and fit to the bracket.
Setting up work Adjusting the Setting up work drawbar cylinder The drawbar cylinder is used to adjust the height of the drawbar and the machine pitch so that the crop can be picked up satisfactorily. Safety loop Proceed as follows. ...
Setting up work Adjusting the chassis The chassis cylinder is used to adjust the chassis end stop in the work position. Start with a horizontal chassis basic setting at a hitch height Chassis cylinder of 400 mm. The chassis pitch depends on the ground conditions, stubble length and the crop.
Setting up work Adjusting the rotor pitch It is possible to adjust the position of the rotor laterally to the direction of travel. The adjustment is made on the right-hand axle. Adjusting screw Use the tractor's hydraulic control device to move the machine into the headland position.
Setting up work Length of the PTO The length of the PTO shaft was selected at the factory to suit almost all types of tractor. Only in exceptional cases is a correction of the PTO shaft 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: •...
Setting up work Lubrication points for grease Working with a Before applying the grease gun grease gun Clean the lubricating nipples and Clean the grease gun attachment fitting. Lubricate the bearings with one or two presses of the grease gun. If you feel resistance at the second press, do not press a second time.
Setting up work Lubricating the The PTO shaft manufacturer's own operating manual is included with each PTO shaft. This includes detailed information on the relevant PTO shafts version of the PTO shaft. Check the guard components Check all guard components of the PTO shafts for wear or damage (visual inspection).
Accessories Attaching The following accessory parts are optional and do not form part of the Accessories standard delivery, though in many countries, they are required by law accessories for transporting the machine on public roads. Lighting equipment set [+] The lighting equipment set consists of two rear lights with integrated indicator and brake light and includes the required wiring.
Circuit diagrams Lighting 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 tasks Trial run Final tasks 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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