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Before are inscribed in the spaces below after using the machine, the user must carefully purchase of the machine. read this Operator's Manual and observe Machine serial number U.01.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
TIP. In order to focus the user's attention on the need to perform maintenance, the rel- evant section of the Operator's Manual is marked with the clock pictogram. U.02.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
(the operator is chine's forward travel. facing the mechanism). U.03.1.EN 586-B.01.1 Figure 1.1 Directions used with reference to the machine (A) front , (B ) rear, (C) left side, (D) right side PRONAR KPR 500...
Safety during machine operation Safe operation of the PTO shaft 2.10 Residual risk 2.11 Information and warning decals 2.12 DESIGN AND OPERATION Technical specification Design and operation Linkage Hydraulic system Electrical system Drive transmission. Additional and optional equipment 3.10 PRONAR KPR 500...
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CORRECT USE Get ready for operation Technical inspection Hitch the mower to implement carrier (tractor). Operate the mower Driving on public roads 4.12 Unhitching the machine from the carrier vehicle 4.13 MAINTENANCE Half axle maintenance Wheel maintenance Hydraulic system maintenance Drive transmission system maintenance Cutting unit maintenance 5.12...
Section 1 Basic information 1.1 IDENTIFICATION The PRONAR KPR 500 TORNADO mulching mower has been marked with PRONAR Sp. z o.o. 17-210 Narew a rating plate located on the mower's frame ul. Mickiewicza 101A PRONAR Nazwa (1.1). When buying the machine check...
Basic information Section 1 1.2 INTENDED USE The PRONAR KPR 500 TORNADO IMPORTANT mulching mower is designed to operate on The machine must not be used for purposes other large areas. Use the machine to: than those for which it is intended, in particular for: transport people, animals or any items on the ma- •...
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16 (160) in the hydraulic system (bar) Hydraulic sockets: 12.5 ISO 7241-1 Type A sockets 1 single acting section 1 single acting section with floating position Electric sockets 7-pin socket, 12V (power supply of rear lamp assembly) E.1.1.586.02.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
1.3 EQUIPMENT • Operator’s Manual • Connection lead for the electrical system • Warranty Book • PTO shaft for connection of the Recommended PTO shaft for connection with tractor: B&P 7G7R111CEWR7A53X mower with tractor • Wheel chocks; E.1.1.586.03.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
Section 1 Basic information 1.4 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY PRONAR Sp. z o.o. Narew guarantees the • use of damaged machine, • repairs carried out by unauthorised reliable operation of the machine when it is used according to its intended purpose...
This is due to the vehicle's centre of gravity shifting upwards when the machine is loaded. machine connected to carrier vehicle is permissible provided that the driver famil- iarises himself with the Operator's Manual 1065 586-E.01-1 Figure 1.2 Machine’s centre of gravity PRONAR KPR 500...
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1.3). chine. During the loading work particular The KPR500 mower should be firmly se- care should be taken not to damage paint cured on the transportation platform with coating. belts or chains equipped with a tensioning E.1.1.586.05.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
The The hydraulic system of the mower is filled with container should be kept away from heat L-HL32 Lotos hydraulic oil. sources, flammable materials and food. E.1.1.586.06.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
(overhead crane, crane or hoist etc.) and use oil are described in Section 5. personal protection equipment, i.e. protective cloth- ing, footwear, gloves and eye protection etc. When spare parts are changed, worn out E.1.1.586.07.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500 1.10...
(agricul- tures, they must be replaced with tural tractors), including children and new ones. people under the influence of alcohol F.1.1.586.01.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
• In the event of injuries being caused • Repair and replacement of hydraulic by pressurised hydraulic oil, contact system elements should be entrusted a doctor immediately. Hydraulic oil to the appropriately qualified persons. F.1.1.586.03.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
• Do not exceed the maximum speed hitch system and elements con- resulting from road conditions and necting the hydraulic system. design restrictions (maximum of 20 • Reckless driving excessive km/h). Adjust your speed to the road speed may cause accidents. conditions. F.1.1.586.04.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
• Regularly perform service inspec- also damage the machine and inval- tions of machine as recommended by idate the warranty. the Manufacturer. • Regularly check technical condition PRONAR KPR 500...
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In the event of doubt gressively with the mobile stockpiler's it is recommended to make a test on structural elements. an unseen surface area. • The use of a pressure washer • Surfaces smeared with oil or grease PRONAR KPR 500...
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• Washing and drying the machine must instructions. • Washing detergent should be kept take place at temperature above 0°C. in original containers, optionally in • Each time after washing lubricate the replacement containers, but very machine. clearly marked. Preparations may not F.1.1.586.05.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
Damaged or incomplete sub-assem- • Do NOT approach the machine until blies must be exchanged for original the rotating parts come to a complete new ones. stop. F.1.1.586.06.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500...
• Do NOT go over and under the shaft cover from turning while the shaft is or stand on it equally during work as working, shall be secured to a fixed also when the machine is parked. element of machine structure. F.1.1.586.07.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500 2.10...
Safety advice Section 2 2.8 RESIDUAL RISK Pronar Sp. z o. o. in Narew has made checks when carrier vehicle (agricul- tural tractor) is connected and engine every effort to eliminate the risk of acci- dents. There is, however, a certain residual is running.
If any are destroyed or damaged, they must be replaced with water jets. 10 12 586-E.09.1 Figure 2.1 Locations of information and warning decals. PRONAR KPR 500 2.12...
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Before beginning servicing or repairs, turn off tractor engine and remove key from ignition. 185N-00000002 Pulling the whole body - Drive train 185N-00000003 Crushing the entire body - force applied from above Crushing - the mower wing 185N-00000007 PRONAR KPR 500 2.13...
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586N-05000003 Pressurised liquid jet. Keep a safe distance. 586N-05000004 Cutting height X mm 586N-05000005 25 mm 75 mm 140 mm 200 mm 260 mm 1-10 320 mm 1-12 380 mm 400 mm PRONAR KPR 500 2.14...
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Safety advice Section 2 Item Decal Meaning Mower position 586N-05000006 Machine type PRONAR KPR500 TORNADO 586N-05000007 F.1.1.586.09.1.EN PRONAR KPR 500 2.15...
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The rear of the mower is sus- Linkage pended on wheels, the front rests on the tractor hitch. PTO maximum speed 1000 Operating speed km/h (5 – 20)* km/h Permissible design transport speed ** Nominal pressure in the system 16 (160) hydraulic system (bar) PRONAR KPR500...
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Emitted sound pressure rpm) Other information single person operation *) - operating speed should be adapted to the type and amount of ground material and the terrain **) - the permissible transport speed is determined by local traffic regulations G.1.1.586.01.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
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(3) left wing (4) parking stand (5) lower drawbar (6) PTO shaft (7) chain guard (8) wing skid (9) centre plate skid (10) linkage (11) hydraulic system (12) wing cylinder (13) drive transmission (14 rear lighting (15) cutting unit PRONAR KPR500...
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There is a drive system (10) at the rear of indicators). the mower. The drive system consists of a frame, control rods and half axle shafts The standard equipment includes an artic- with wheels. The height of the mower's ulated PTO shaft (6). G.1.1.586.02.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
Bevel gears rotate the cutting units articulated shaft (1) to the main divider gearbox (2). From the gearbox (2), the with blades. The cutting units should rotate as indicated on the figure. drive is divided into bevel gears (5,6,7) of G.1.1.586.06.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
(5) using the tie rod (4). wheels. To do this: • set the mower on an even surface • repeat the steps for the other the in the unfolded position (Figure 3.6), wheel, PRONAR KPR500 3.10...
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586-G.09.1 Figure 3.7 Front gauge wheels (1) gauge wheel (2) securing lugs (3) mower wing (4) suspension rod (5) rear wheel suspension side frame (6) centre suspension frame G.1.1.586.07.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 3.11...
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Section 3 Design and operation PRONAR KPR500 3.12...
- see the DANGER manufacturer's operating manual), Before starting the machine, ensure that there are no • check the compatibility and technical bystanders in the danger zone. condition of the hydraulic and electric PRONAR KPR500...
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If a fault connected to carrier vehicle, started and cannot be rectified or the repair could void all its individual systems checked. In order the warranty, please contact the Manufac- to do this: turer for additional clarifications. H.1.1.586.01.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
“Drive transmission system hours Change oil in gears maintenance.” once a year, depending on which comes earlier Check if all main nut and bolt Tightening torque should be according Every six months connections are properly tight- to table (5.7) ened PRONAR KPR500...
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Checking axle shaft bearings for In accordance with the chapter “Check Every six months slackness wheel half axle bearings for loose- ness.” Lubrication Lubricate elements according to guide- According to lines presented in section "Lubrication". table (5.5) E.1.1.586.02.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
The proper alignment of the PTO shaft of the imple- ment carrier (tractor) with the shaft of the machine's Use only genuine pins and safeguards to hitch the drive system significantly extends the life of the drive machine to the carrier vehicle. shaft. PRONAR KPR500...
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DANGER Before connecting to the carrier vehicle, check tech- nical condition of shaft guards as well as complete- Exercise due caution during folding support - danger ness and condition of protecting chains. of severing limbs. PRONAR KPR500...
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(3) of the Only transport the mower with the telescopic shaft disconnected. mower with the locking strips (4). The machine is ready for transport. 586-H.03.1 Figure 4.3 Correct direction of rotation of the cutting unit E.1.1.586.03.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
(tractor) PTO, check the rotation During operation people and animals mut not be present within a 100 m radius of the machine. direction of the cutting units (Figure 4.3). Operation from the tractor only. The cutting units should rotate according PRONAR KPR500...
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• Inspect and remove remaining debris when driving forward. Do not mow when • cut at the target height. -25º +30º 586-H.07.1 Figure 4.5 Mower operation on a slope - ground contour following PRONAR KPR500 4.10...
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• The mowing area has been checked chanical locks (figure 4.2) and foreign objects and they have • Set the suspension hydraulic valves been removed. in a closed position, • There are no bystanders nearby • Clean the machine of plant residue. H.1.1.586.04.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 4.11...
• Put the machine in a parking place. • Unlock the suspension cylinder from PTO, transport position (Figure 4.2), and • After disconnecting the articulated tel- lower the suspension as much as escopic shaft, place it on the support possible, H.1.1.586.06.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 4.13...
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Section 4 Correct use PRONAR KPR500 4.14...
Ensure that machine will not Procedures connected with: move during inspection. • changing grease in half axle bearings, • Raise the wheel (opposite to the side • changing bearings, hub seals, where chocks are placed). Lifting PRONAR KPR500...
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Bearing life is dependent on machine working con- scription provided in the section PREPA- ditions, loading, ground speed and lubrication con- RATION PROCEDURE. ditions. Adjusting looseness of half axle bearing PRONAR KPR500...
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The wheel should turn smoothly without jamming and detectable resistance. Only • Take off hub cover (1) – figure (5.2). • take out split cotter pin (2) securing adjust bearings, when the machine is hitched to a tractor. castellated nut (3) I.1.1.586.01.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
TIGHTENING NUTS warm, or after the machine has been Nuts should be tightened gradually diago- parked for an extended period. nally, (in several stages, until obtaining the While checking pressure pay attention to PRONAR KPR500...
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DANGER the tyre defect requires tyre replacement. Damaged tyres or wheels may be the cause of a se- Wheels should be inspected with regard to rious accident. distortion, breaking of material, breaking I.1.1.586.02.1.EN PRONAR KPR500...
Hydraulic oil in normal condi- Minimum leaks are permissible with tions is not harmful to the respiratory tract. symptoms of "sweating", however in A hazard only occurs when oil is strongly the event of noticing leaks in the form of PRONAR KPR500...
The shafts are equipped with friction clutches, which can become hot during slipping. Add oil through the filler opening in the gear top cover. 586-I.05.1 Figure 5.4 Inspect and replace oil in the gearbox (1) bevel gear (2) divider gearbox (3) telescopic shafts PRONAR KPR500...
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(4) inspection opening cover divider gear (5) blade mounting nut (7) cutting unit mounting (1) gear body (2) plug with dipstick; (8) cutting unit guard (9) cutting blades (10) cutting unit (3) oil drain bracket (11) inspection opening PRONAR KPR500 5.10...
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• tighten drain plug (3). To change oil in bevel gearbox (Figure • assemble the cutting unit, 5.4): • add oil to the gear. • unscrew the inspection hole cover I.1.1.586.04.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 5.11...
• remove the blades from the sockets, remove the sleeves (7) from the blade opening, IMPORTANT There is no need to remove the cutting unit guard for When installing the blades, note the cutting unit ro- blade maintenance. tation direction. PRONAR KPR500 5.12...
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Bolt and nut connection should be order using new nuts. tightened using proper tightening torque. Table 5.3. List of wearing parts Item Name Part No. Quantity Left blade 303-890-000250 3 pcs Right blade 303-890-000249 6 pcs I.1.1.586.05.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 5.13...
Lubricate the machine when it is lowered on its sup- ports and resting on the ground. Before lubricating, turn off engine, remove key from ignition and engage carrier vehicle brake. Table 5.4. Lubrication points and lubrication frequency Name Drawbar eye 586-I.06.1 PRONAR KPR500 5.15...
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Section 5 Maintenance Rocker arm pin 586-I.15.1 Shaft elbows* 586-I.16.1 Bevel gear divider gearbox 586-I.17.1 Hub bearings (2 bearings in each hub) 586-I.18.1 PRONAR KPR500 5.18...
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SAE 90EP (80W90 GL-5) transmission oil . Lubrication frequency (see table Machine lubri- cation schedule): D - working day (8 hours of machine use) M - month I.1.1.586.07.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 5.19...
Clutch linings heavily worn or Repair the clutch according to the clutch slips warped plates. shaft manual. Excessive shaft load. Reduce ground speed and material intake. Oil on linings. Replace the linings. Glazed friction linings. Wipe with sandpaper. PRONAR KPR500 5.22...
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(See @Operation section - Adjust the mower height - Adjust level) Reduce ground speed. Cut too high. Lower cutting height. (See “Operating section - Set up the mower - Set the deck height”) I.1.1.586.10.1.EN PRONAR KPR500 5.23...
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