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KM 2800-3200-4000-4000S Operator´s Manual Translation of the original operator’s manual Date of publication 06/2011 Date printed 06/2011 Language Valid as from serial No.: KT 418.065 Reference No: 90061200EN Index 2011-06...
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Enter your information here. KM 2800, 3200, 4000, 4000S Description KM 2800: 2,8 m (9’ 2’’); 3200: 3,2 m (10' 6''); 4000: 4,0 (13’); Working width 4000S: 40 m (13’) KM 2800: 980 kg (2156 lb); 3200: 1020 kg (2249 lb);...
Taarupstrandvej 25 DK - 5300 Kerteminde Denmark declare that we alone are responsible that the product: KM 2800-3200-4000-4000S and ancillary equipment Applicable as from serial No: KT 418.065 which the declaration refers to complies with the fundamental safety requirements in the EU Directive 2006/42/EC...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The KM 2800, 3200 and 4000 mowers are trailed machines which are driven by the pto shaft of the tractor at 540 rpm. The machine can be lifted and lowered by means of the hydraulic system of the tractor. The cutting height can be easily set by turning the top-link or using the skids (accessory).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TYPE KM 2800 KM 3200 KM 4000 KM 4000S Working width (m) 2,80 3,20 4,00 4,00 Feet/Inches 9’2” 10'7” Transport width/ (m) 3,30 3,51 4,27 3,00 Feet/Inches 10’10” 11'7” Weight (kg/US lbs) 980/2156 1020/2244 1175/2585 1375/3025 Number of wheels Tyre size (standard) 10.5/65x...
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS DANGER: If you should come across this symbol and heading, there is a direct hazard to life and health of man and animal. ATTENTION: This heading refers to possible risks of damage to machine(s), crops, buildings, etc., but also to possible financial and/or legal problems (warranty, liability, and the like).
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by means of the parking brake or chocks. 26. When mounting a machine in the three-point linkage, put the controls of the power lift in a position in which inadvertently lifting or lowering is not possible. 27. The linkage category of the mower must always correspond with that of the tractor; adapt the mower if necessary! 28.
Such a part can suddenly come down with great force DANGER STICKER EXPLANATION TEXTS (because of its weight, but also because of hydraulic power!). A switched-off Stop the engine and do not start it up again when engine in itself does not prevent all accidents: the hydraulic working on the machine.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS KM 2800, 3200 and 4000 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER General S Take the cover from the crate (1) S Always use sufficient grease when mounting threaded S Remove all parts and put them on a row on a clean floor ends and shafts.
KM 4000S ASSEMBLING THE MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS S Take the cover from the crate (1) S Remove all parts from crate and put them on a row on a General clean floor S Always use sufficient grease when mounting threaded S Saw through the crate on the underside and remove crate ends and shafts.
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KM 2800/3200/4000 S Lift up the front of the drawbar and place the parking jack in position (5) S Fit the wheel axle and wheel to the frame legs. Caution: Spring settings LEFT Right the 3200 and 4000 machines require the right wheel on the...
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KM 4000S S Assemble the cylinder between the control rod and the S Lift up the front of the drawbar and place the parking jack in main frame (10). Nominal length is 830mm(10). position (5) S Assemble the left spring with the plates and the pin. See S Fit the wheel axle and wheel to both wheel arms (LH = 6, Page 20 for spring measurements (11).
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ALL MODELS S Mount the angled iron bars for the front cover and tighten S Assemble the right spring (12) by hand. Then attach the front cover as shown in the S First bolt the plates by hand and mount the pin with the picture (13).
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ALL MODELS S KM2800/3200/4000 S Mount the two side covers (17 and 18). Loosten the nuts Attach the fenders to the wheel arms (22). slightly, so that the covers can be placed correctly and re- tighten the nuts afterward. S Loosen the nut (17A) of the side cover holder to aline it correctly.
Picture of fully assembled KM 3200 (23). Picture of fully assembled KM 4000S (24). ADJUSTING TRANSPORT WIDTH KM4000S To adjust the transport width to 3 m. (10') : S Put the mower in transport position behinde the tractor and drive aprox. 10 metres. The RH side of the tractor must be aligning with the RH cover of the mower.
NEVER REMOVE THIS PLATE! ATTENTION: Before you start mowing check the hydraulic The KM 2800, 3200, 4000 and 4000S are all set for 540 connections and hoses for damage and r.p.m. leakage.
ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR When the swinging drawbar is ‘double’, the mower clevis The mower should be attached to the swinging drawbar on the tractor. should only be used as a ‘single’ (9). Place the mower on the parking jack fitted to the drawbar (1). The swinging drawbar of the tractor (6) should be used at a length of 405 mm (16").
MOUNTING THE COUPLING SHAFT SHORTENING PROCEDURE COUPLING SHAFT The mower comes with two different coupling shafts: If shortening the coupling shaft should be required, please consult the manufacturer's instructions for the correct S The short coupling shaft (1), which is mounted between the procedure.
CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is set by adjusting the top-link (1): DANGER: Keep clear, objects may be flung away! Also when the machine is used S shorten the top-link for a lower cut correctly, stones etc may be flung away. S lengthen it for a higher cut.
MOWING STONY FIELDS WIDE INSERTS When mowing stony fields it is advisable to use the The wide inserts (8) are factory fitted preventing wrapping of accessory; skids. Then you should put the pin (4) in the long material around the drums. Under less demanding bottom hole of the skid adjustment.
GROUND PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT A correct setting of the ground pressure is very important if When you drive through a hole (6), the mower may drop freely (130 mm/5 inches max). Within that operating range of 500 high mowing quality is to be achieved and for a long service mm/20 inches the ground pressure will remain as good as life of the mower.
MOWING DIRECTIONS FOR PROPER MOWING In order to achieve correct mowing pay attention to the Forward speed: 8 to 15 km/h (1). following: PTO Speed: 540 rpm, max. S Check the blades for sharpness and length. ATTENTION: Always put the parking jack in the S Check that the blades have been mounted correctly: left- transport position before you start hand blades on the counterclockwise rotating mowing disc,...
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Do not use the double acting DANGER: cylinder while mowing! When mowing it is not allowed to use the drawbar cylinder. Start mowing with cylinder set in working position only.
TRANSPORT POSITION KM 2800/3200/4000 OPERATING POSITION S Pull the rope to lift the U-profile (1) from the cam. S Pull the rope to release the U-profile (3) from the cam. S Use the hydraulic cylinder to put the mower into the S Use the cylinder to put the machine into the working position.
KM 4000S OPERATING POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION Pull the rope to release the U-profile (3) from the cam. S Pull the rope to lift the U-profile (1) from the cam. Use the cylinder to put the machine into the working S Extend the hydraulic cylinder to put the mower into the position.
(4). tractor using the drawbar cylinder (1). S Put the parking jack into the parking position (5) Fold up the right side cover (2) (KM 2800/3200/4000). S Remove the coupling shaft Make sure the mechanical lock is on.
LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE Greasing (every 10 working hours): DANGER: Prior to carrying out any maintenance S coupling shaft universal joints (1) always switch off the tractor engine S coupling shaft protective sleeve bearings (2) first and clean the machine. S grease nipple on outer tube (3) DANGER: Prior to preform maintenance to the S free wheel (4) cutterbar close ball valve on lifting...
'balcony'. possible. The KM 2800 mowers are equipped with 107 mm blades (4¼”). The KM 3200 and 4000 are equipped with blades with The blades have two cutting sides and are reversible. So blunt a length of 120 mm (4¾”) (7).
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S When fitting new blades check that they have the correct length. Blades which are too long may cause damage to the bearings on the KM 2800. S When working on the mower ALWAYS lower it to the ground, lock the drawbar adjustment and switch off the tractor.
INSPECTING AND CHANGING OIL GEARBOXES CHANGE THE OIL IN THE CUTTER BAR AND THE GEARBOXES AFTER THE FIRST 10 HOURS Then every 100 working hours, or if you use the machine less, at least 1 x per year. Drive gearbox The drive gearbox contains 1,4 litre/ 1.32 U.S.
CHECKING AND CHANGING OIL CUTTER BAR S Topping up: through the level plug by means of, for The oil contents of the cutter bar depends on the cutter bar instance, an oil can. width. S Remount plug J. Oil content in litres / U.S. quarts NOTE: Never use more than the prescribed quantity of oil, for that may cause a risk of overheating, resulting in 2800...
INSPECTION OF BOLTS AND NUTS NOTE: The mower discs rotate at 2640 rpm, so make sure After the first working hour that the blade bolts (1) are tightened well, torque is - After the first working hour check and tighten bolts and 120 Nm (12 kgfm).
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ALL MODELS S Remove the two cylinders and position them to move free System check from the rest of the machine. Check hydraulic system every 100 working hours. S Disconnect hose 2 from cylinder 4. Replace hoses every 4 years or when damaged. S Put open end in a can to catch the oil.
ACCESSORIES S Wear skids, to be welded under the skids (1). S Heavy-duty blades for stony areas (2). S Electric wrench for exchanging blades (3). S Electric cleaner for cutter disc blade holders (3). S Skids for pasture topping (4). S Lighting set (5).
AANHAALMOMENTEN/TORQUES/ANZUGSMOMENTE COUPLES DE SERRAGE/PARES DE APRIETE/I MOMENTI TORCENTI Richtlijnen voor aanhaalmomenten (in Nm) voor zelfborgende moeren, zeskantbouten en moeren. Guidelines for torques (in Nm) for self-locking nuts, hexagon bolts and nuts. Richtlinien für Anzugsmomente (in Nm) für selbstsichernde Muttern, Sechskantschrauben und Muttern. Directives relatives aux couples de serrage (en Nm) des écrous à...
TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE Problem: Possible cause: Solution: Page Irregular stubble Blades dull or bent Reverse or replace blades Low pto speed Increase speed to 540 Forward speed too high Slow down Blades fitted in incorrect rotating Mount the blades in the correct way direction Long material starts wrapping around Check rpm of pto...
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