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Extra 328-332-336-340
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Translated from the original operating manual
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01.2013
02.2013
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KT428877
KT19000204EN
2013-01

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  • Page 1 Extra 328-332-336-340 Operating manual Translated from the original operating manual Version 01.2013 Date printed 02.2013 Language Machine number KT428877 Document number KT19000204EN Index 2013-01...
  • Page 2 In order for your dealer to assist you as efficiently as possible, you will need to provide some information about your machine. Please enter the details here. Designation Extra 328-332-336-340 Operating width 328: 2,8 m // 332: 3,2 m 336: 3,5 m // 340: 4,0 m...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ..........Optional equipment ........100 Instruction manual target group High skids Meaning of the symbols Chain for locking the lift arms Quick release of knives Safety ............Carrier for crops on uneven ground For your safety Lighting kit Who can operate the machine?
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Instruction Introduction This instruction manual is intended for trained farmers and others who are qualified to work in agriculture and who are familiar with manual target assembling equipment. group For your safety Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use and assembly. This will enable you to ensure optimal working conditions and to work in safety.
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Safety For your safety Safety This chapter includes general safety instructions. Furthermore, each chapter in the instruction manual includes specific safety instructions that are not described here. The safety instructions must be complied with • For your own safety. • For the safety of others.
  • Page 6 Safety Safety symbols On the machine you will find labels relating to your safety. These labels must not be removed. If the labels become illegible or detached, new labels can be ordered and affixed to the relevant areas. STOP...
  • Page 7 Safety Meaning of the symbols Stop the tractor before working on the machine Be careful! Always let the tractor come to a stop and remove the ignition key before you repair, rinse, lubricate or carry out any maintenance work on the machine. Read and observe the instruction manual Be careful! Read and ensure you understand the instruction manual before the machine is used.
  • Page 8 Safety Risk from loose chippings Keep a safe distance from the machine. Do not allow any persons near the machine when it is working. If the guard is damaged, it must be replaced. STOP Risk of injury to feet Keep away from the machine. The protection must always be in place when the machine is working.
  • Page 9: Who Can Operate The Machine

    Safety Who can operate Operators of this machine should only be trained farmers and others who are qualified to work in agriculture and who are familiar with the machine? assembling equipment. Untrained or unauthorised persons must not use this machine. Connecting Correct attachment of the machine The machine must be correctly connected, following the instructions.
  • Page 10: Load Capacity

    Safety Only connect the hydraulics when the system is depressurised You should only connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulics when the hydraulic system on both the tractor and the machine is depressurised. There is a risk that the machine will move accidentally. Unintentional movement of the machine may result in serious injuries.
  • Page 11: Transport On Public Roads

    Safety Transport on Ensure that the machine meets the Road Traffic Act's require- ments concerning its condition public roads When driving on public roads, the machine must comply with the Road Traffic Act's current requirements. This ensures your safety and that of other road users. Failure to meet the requirements can result in accidents.
  • Page 12: Use

    Safety The operator should be instructed carefully before the machine is put into use The machine should only be used if the operator has been given thorough instructions. Thorough machine instruction allows safe usage. 95-002-1 fr Insufficient instructions can result in wrong usage of the machine and accidents.
  • Page 13 Safety Check the surrounding area before starting to use the machine Before driving and using the machine the surrounding area should be checked. This prevents persons and animals in the vicinity from being harmed. If the surrounding area is not checked, it may result in serious injuries to persons or animals.
  • Page 14: Disconnection

    Safety Disconnection Increased risk of injury when disengaging When disconnecting the machine from the tractor there is an enhanced risk of personal injury. Paying full attention to this will protect your own and others' safety. 95-038 fr Failure to pay attention to this point may result in serious injuries. Therefore, when disconnecting: •...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Safety Maintenance Comply with the service and maintenance intervals given in the instructions Comply with the intervals for service and maintenance as given in the instructions. By complying with the maintenance intervals you assure that the machine will operate without malfunctions and give maximum protection to the surroundings.
  • Page 16 Safety Be careful when cleaning with high pressure cleaning equipment Do only clean bearings, hydraulic hoses, plastic components, electrical control boxes and electrical equipment with low water pressure. By cleaning with low water pressure you will protect sensitive equipment on the machine. Using high water pressure to clean could damage vital parts of the machine.
  • Page 17: Further Safety Instructions

    Safety Further safety Follow the instructions when working on the machine The machine safety instructions should always be complied with. instructions This will protect you and others from injury. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious injuries. In addition to the safety instructions, the following should be complied with: 95-005 fr...
  • Page 18: About The Machine

    About the machine About the machine This chapter includes general information about your machine. In addition, the following information is included: • The machine's field of application. • The machine characteristics. • View of the machine. • Technical data. The machine's 328-332-336-340 is a mower intended to swathe grass and mow common grass and cereal crops.
  • Page 19: Machine Characteristics

    About the machine Machine Description of the machine 328-332-336-340 is a mower which operates on the tractor's right- characteristics hand side and is connected to the tractor's lift arms. The machines' cutting unit is connected to the hitch which is fitted to the tractor's lift arms.
  • Page 20: Synopsis

    About the machine Synopsis Transport lock Gearbox Hydraulic cylinder Hitch Spring Gearbox Support leg Guard Cutterbar...
  • Page 21: Technical Data

    About the machine Technical data Machine dimensions Dim. Unit mm (’-’’) 2940 (9’ 8”) 3410 (11’ 2½”) 3800 (12’ 5½”) 3670 (12’ ½”) mm (’-’’) 2775 (9’ 1”) 3245 (10’ 8”) 3665 (12’ 1½”) 3670 (12’ ½”) mm (’-’’) 1825 (6’) 1825 (6’) 2100 (6’...
  • Page 22: Tractor Requirements

    About the machine Machine specifi- cation Unit Unladen weight kg (lb) 806 (1777) 840 (1852) 878 (1936) 940 (2073) PTO Power take off 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 540/1000 Power requirement, minimum kW/HK 37 / 50 40 / 55 44 / 60 51 / 70 Number of cutting discs parts...
  • Page 23: Preparation

    Preparation Preparing the Preparation The machine is divided into its main components for transport to the user. The machine must be assembled in accordance with the specific machine assembly instructions delivered with each machine. The following chapter is for initial assembling, shortening of the PTO shaft etc.
  • Page 24 Preparation Crane lifting safety Only use approved lifting equipment Only use approved lifting equipment which is correctly fastened to the machine. This will increase your personal safety. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious injuries or accidents. If you wish to move the machine, crane equipment must be used.
  • Page 25: Assembly - Attachment

    Assembly - attachment Assembly - attachment Coupling a tractor and a machine together When connecting the machine and the tractor there is an increased risk of personal injury. Attention to the safety instructions assures the personal safety of yourself and others. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious injuries.
  • Page 26: Attachment Of The Tractor

    Assembly - attachment Attachment of the Lock the tractor's lift arms Lock the tractor's lift arms at the correct height. tractor If the lift arms are at the correct height,it will prevent damage to the PTO shaft and injury to persons in the vicinity. Lowering or raising the lift arms can lead to injury and can damage the PTO shaft.
  • Page 27 Assembly - attachment  The machine is fitted with attachment points for both category 2 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 and 3. Cat. 2 Cat. 3  Mount the machine onto the tractor's lift arms.  Raise the machine's suspension clear of the ground. ...
  • Page 28 Assembly - attachment  Lift the machine well clear of the ground. Stabiliser chains  Tighten the tractor's stabiliser chains. Because of the increase in weight, it is recommended that the tractor's left-hand stabiliser chain is tightened up more than usual, so that the machine is pulled as tight as possible to the tractor.
  • Page 29 Assembly - attachment Adjusting the hitch It is important that the machine's hitch is the correct height above the ground. It is set to the correct height in the following way:  Activate the tractor's hydraulics.  Raise or lower the machine's hitch until the height indicated is as shown.
  • Page 30 Assembly - attachment Bevel gear - tractor Checking the rpm Maintain the rotational speed on the tractor PTO outlet It is dangerous to connect a tractor with a PTO of 540 rpm to a machine set for a PTO of 1000 rpm, and vice versa. The machine is not designed for this speed.
  • Page 31 Assembly - attachment 540 rpm If the machine is to be fitted to a tractor's PTO shaft running at 540 Guard rpm, the following procedure must be followed:  Remove both PTO shafts from the transmission.  Remove both guards from the transmission. ...
  • Page 32 Assembly - attachment  Turn the transmission. • The transmission is turned so that the two shafts on the transmission swap places. 225 Nm 166 ft/lb Bolts  Fit the bracket.  All bolts must be tightened to the torque shown. Do not forget the Nord-Lock discs.
  • Page 33: Hydraulic

    Assembly - attachment Hydraulic Safety Only connect the hydraulics when the system is depressurised You should only connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulics when the hydraulic system on both the tractor and the machine is depressurised. There is a risk that the machine will move accidentally. Unintentional movement of the machine may result in serious injuries.
  • Page 34: First Start-Up Of Machine

    Assembly - attachment Hydraulic connection The tractor should be equipped with 1 sets of double-acting hydraulic outlets. Hydraulic outlets on the tractor Function Double acting hydraulic outlet Machine in transport and working position  Connect the machine's hydraulic system to the tractor. First start-up of The initial test drive of the machine is important When the machine is connected to the tractor for the first time into...
  • Page 35: Machine In Transport Position

    Assembly - attachment Machine in Check the surrounding area before starting to use machine Before driving and using the machine the surrounding area should be transport position checked. This prevents persons and animals in the vicinity from being harmed. If the surrounding area is not checked, it may result in serious injuries to persons or animals.
  • Page 36 Assembly - attachment The machine is converted into transport position in the following way:  Check that the tractor PTO outlet is disconnected and that the machine has stopped rotating.  Pull in the cord. Cord  Activate the tractor hydraulics and swing the machine's cutting unit up to the transport position.
  • Page 37: Transport On Public Roads

    Transport on public roads Safety Transport on public roads Read the safety instructions carefully before driving on public roads Before driving on public road, you must read the safety instructions carefully. This will ensure that dangerous situations and accidents are avoided. Lack of information can cause accidents.
  • Page 38: Checking The Machine

    Transport on public roads Checking the Before travelling on the road the machine should be checked according to this check list: machine  Is the outermost guard on both cutting units open to minimise the transport height of the machine? ...
  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Safety Operation Read the safety instructions before using the machine Before using and loading the machine the operator should read the safety instructions carefully.  »Safety« page 5 Attention to the safety instructions assures the personal safety of yourself and others. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious injuries.
  • Page 40 Operation The following instructions should be complied with: • Check all points mentioned in the “maintenance” section.  »Specific safety information« page 54  »Lubrication safety and use of oil« page 54 • Check knives are not worn down. The knives can be turned so they rotate in the opposite direction.
  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Operation Safety The operator should be instructed carefully before the machine is put into use The machine should only be used if the operator has been given thorough instructions. Thorough machine instruction allows safe usage. Insufficient instructions can result in wrong usage of the machine and accidents.
  • Page 42 Operation Stubble height The stubble height is adjusted in the following way:  Lower the cutting unit to the ground.  Set the stubble height by adjusting the top link. • Making the top link shorter reduces the stubble height •...
  • Page 43 Operation  Shorten or extend the chain so that the join in the chain can be moved into the lock. • If the chain is shortened, the cutting unit's downward pressure is reduced. • If the chain is extended, the cutting unit's downward pressure is increased.
  • Page 44 Operation  Secure the chain with the linchpin as shown. The chain is now secured to the machine.  Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine's cutting unit to the working position. • Activate and hold the tractor's hydraulics until the hydraulic cylinder has been fully extended to the outermost position.
  • Page 45 Operation The machine's ground pressure can be set using the following diagram: Model Recommended chain link 12-13 11-12 9-10 Using fewer chain links than described in the diagram can cause damage to the springs. The diagram is only given as a guide.
  • Page 46 Operation Working in the field Check the surrounding area before starting to use the machine Before driving and using the machine the surrounding area should be checked. This prevents persons and animals in the vicinity from being harmed. If the surrounding area is not checked, it may result in serious injuries to persons or animals.
  • Page 47 Operation  Activate the tractor hydraulics and raise the machine's cutting unit to the stop when turning at the headland.  Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine's cutting unit to the working position.  Set the tractor's hydraulic system to the floating position and start mowing.
  • Page 48: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning Cleaning Higher risk when cleaning the equipment When cleaning, there is an increased risk of injury. Attention when carrying out cleaning work protects your own and others safety. Failure to follow the safety instructions may cause serious injuries. Therefore, do the following before cleaning: •...
  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Use the correct cleaning agents Use only PH neutral cleaning agents when cleaning the machine. PH neutral cleaning agents give your machine maximum protection. Cleaning agents with either high or low PH value can be corrosive on plastic, rubber and varnished surfaces. •...
  • Page 50: Parking And Storage

    Parking and Storage Before storage Parking and Storage At the end of the season, the machine should be prepared for storage:  Check and tighten all bolts.  »Torque moment« page 109  Repair any damaged components.  Replace any defective components. ...
  • Page 51 Parking and Storage Hydraulic Only disconnect hydraulics when the system is depressurised You should only disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tractor's hydraulics if the hydraulic systems on both tractor and machine are depressurised. There is a risk that the machine will move accidentally. Unintentional movement of the machine may result in serious injuries.
  • Page 52 Parking and Storage  Activate the tractor's hydraulics and lower the machine down to the ground. Parking catch  Fold the support leg down as shown.  Check that the parking catch is placed in the notch shown. • If the parking catch cannot be placed in the notch shown, it may be because the suspension is not at the correct height above the ground.
  • Page 53: Storage

    Parking and Storage Storage When the season is over, the machine should be readied for winter storage. Carry out the following: • Clean the machine thoroughly.  »Cleaning« page 48 • Change the transmission oil.  »Lubricants« page 109 • The hydraulic quick coupling should either be covered with a dust cap or placed in a small plastic bag.
  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance For your safety Maintenance Comply with the service and maintenance intervals given in the instructions Comply with the intervals for service and maintenance as given in the instructions. By complying with the maintenance intervals you assure that the machine will operate without malfunctions and give maximum protection to the surroundings.
  • Page 55: General Instructions

    Maintenance General instruc- These instructions concern general maintenance work. Specific maintenance work procedures for each machine will be described tions later. When performing all maintenance work the machine must be secured in the transport position. If the working position is necessary for performing maintenance work, you will find appropriate instructions concerning...
  • Page 56 Maintenance Maintenance intervals • Hydraulic hoses every 4 years • Bearing/Universal joint • • Cutting disc • • • • • Universal joint • • • • Knives • • • • • • Stone guards and counter knives • •...
  • Page 57: Pto Shaft Check

    Maintenance Safety in connection with maintenance work on the machine When working on the machine the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the PTO shaft from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 58: Lubrication

    Maintenance Lubrication Every 40 hours of use Cutting unit  Press the nozzle on the grease gun over the grease nipple.  Pump 1, max. 2 times with the grease gun.  »Maintenance intervals« page 56  »Lubricants« page 109 58.237.000 Every 100 hours of PTO shaft...
  • Page 59 Maintenance Every season Mechanical connections  Press the nozzle on the grease gun over the grease nipple.  Pump 1, max. 2 times with the grease gun.  »Maintenance intervals« page 56  »Lubricants« page 109 58.237.000  Press the nozzle on the grease gun over the grease nipple. ...
  • Page 60 Maintenance  Press the nozzle on the grease gun over the grease nipple.  Pump 1, max. 2 times with the grease gun.  »Maintenance intervals« page 56  »Lubricants« page 109 58.237.000...
  • Page 61: Service - Check

    Maintenance Service - check Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 62 Maintenance Inspection - oil service Every day The oil level for the cutterbar is checked as follows:  Place the machine on a level surface.  Lower the cutterbar to the ground.  Check that the cutterbar is horizontal in the direction shown using a spirit level or similar tool.
  • Page 63 Maintenance Gearbox Pay attention when carrying out oil change Use barrier cream or protective gloves when changing oil. It will protect your hands against skin injuries. Direct contact with the oil could lead to serious skin injuries. Use the correct oil type Always use the correct oil type for the transmission.
  • Page 64 Maintenance Bevel gear - cutterbar Checking the oil level Every 80 hours of use The oil level is checked as follows:  »Maintenance intervals« page 56  Lift up the flap.  Remove the dipstick.  Check that the oil level is up to the “max.” indication on the dipstick. Dipstick The oil level on the main gear must always be between “min.”...
  • Page 65 Maintenance Knives Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 66 Maintenance  Turn the cutting discs by hand until the damaged knife is in the position shown. 95 Nm +/- 5  Inspect the bolts and knives for wear. 70 ft/lb. +/- 3  Inspect the bolt for damage or wear. •...
  • Page 67: Cutting Disc

    Maintenance Cutting disc Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 68 Maintenance  Pull and release the lock.  Close the front guard.
  • Page 69 Maintenance Cones Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 70 Maintenance  Carry out an external inspection of the cones on the right and left- hand side for dirt.  Clean the cones, if necessary.  Pull and release the lock.  Close the front guard.
  • Page 71 Maintenance Internal inspection Every season An internal check of the cones is carried out in the following way:  »Maintenance intervals« page 56  Pull and release the lock.  Open the front guard.  Remove the guard around the cutterbar's transmission. ...
  • Page 72 Maintenance  Fit the guard around the cutterbar's transmission. Top cover  Remove the top cover on the cone on the right-hand side of the cutterbar.  Carry out an internal inspection of the cone for dirt.  Clean the cone, if necessary. ...
  • Page 73: Universal Joint

    Maintenance Universal joint Safety concerning maintenance work on the transmission When working on the transmission the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 74 Maintenance  Inspect both universal joints for wear. Universal joint Bolts  Check the universal joint for broken or loose bolts.  Replace the broken bolts.  Apply Loctite 242 or a similar product to all bolts.  Fit the bolts and tighten to the torque shown. 79 Nm 58 ft/lb Loctite 242...
  • Page 75 Maintenance  Fit the guard around the cutterbar's transmission.  Pull and release the lock.  Close the front guard.
  • Page 76 Maintenance Stone guard and Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit counter knife When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 77: Stone Guards And Counter Knives

    Maintenance  Carry out a visual inspection of the machine's stone guard and counter knife for wear. Stone guards and counter knives with visible holes caused by heavy wear must be replaced immediately.  »Stone guard and counter knife« page 97 ...
  • Page 78: Spring Catch

    Maintenance  Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine's cutting unit to the working position. Spring catch Every season The spring catch is released if the machine hits an obstacle. When the spring catch is released, the machine swings backwards and up behind the tractor.
  • Page 79: Replacement

    Maintenance Replacement Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 80 Maintenance Changing oil After 10 hours of use Thereafter, every 200 hours of use Or once a year The machine must be fitted on the tractor. The oil in the cutterbar is changed as follows:  Pull in the cord. Cord ...
  • Page 81 Maintenance  Locate the oilplug on the cutterbar and remove it.  Let the oil flow into a suitable container.  Allow the last of the oil to drip out of the cutterbar for approx. 10 - 15 minutes.  Fit the oilplug tight on the cutterbar. ...
  • Page 82 Maintenance  Activate the tractor's hydraulics and the pull the machine's cutting unit together to release the transport lock.  Pull in the cord to release the transport lock. Transport lock Cord  Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine's cutting unit to the working position.
  • Page 83 Maintenance  Pull and release the lock.  Open the front guard.  Check the position of the cutterbar with a spirit level; correct the cutterbar's position if necessary by adjusting the top link on the machine.
  • Page 84 Maintenance  Locate the oilplug on the cutterbar and remove it.  Fill up with the new oil until the oil level is as shown. Model Litre Pints (US) Pints (Imp.) (approx.) (approx.) (approx.) 10.8  »Lubricants« page 109  »Maintenance intervals« page 56 ...
  • Page 85 Maintenance Gearbox Pay attention when carrying out oil change Use barrier cream or protective gloves when changing oil. It will protect your hands against skin injuries. Direct contact with the oil could lead to serious skin injuries. Use the correct oil type Always use the correct oil type for the transmission.
  • Page 86 Maintenance  Open the guard. Guard Tool box  Remove the tool box. Oilplug 2  Remove oilplug 2. For tractor PTO outlets with a rotational speed of 540 rpm, oilplug 2 will be located here.
  • Page 87 Maintenance  Remove oilplug 1. Oilplug 1 (1000 rpm)  Fill up with new oil until the oil level reaches the hole (oilplug 2). Oilplug 1 (540 rpm)  »Lubricants« page 109  Fit oilplugs 1 and 2 and tighten them. Oilplug 2 For tractor PTO outlets with a rotational speed of 540 rpm, oilplug 2 will be located here.
  • Page 88 Maintenance Bevel gear - cutterbar Every season Changing oil • Oil amount when changing oil: Litre Pints (US) Pints (Imp.) (approx.) (approx.) (approx.)  »Maintenance intervals« page 56 The oil is changed as follows:  Pull and release the lock. ...
  • Page 89 Maintenance  Lift up the flap. Dipstick  Remove the dipstick.  Pour the oil through the hole where the dipstick is fitted.  Follow the instructions on the machine.  Check that the oil level is up to the “max” indication on the dipstick. ...
  • Page 90 Maintenance Knives Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 91 Maintenance  Turn the cutting discs by hand until the damaged knife is in the position shown. 95 Nm +/- 5  Use a suitable wrench and remove the bolt. 70 ft/lb. +/- 3  Replace the knife.  Inspect the bolt for wear. •...
  • Page 92 Maintenance Cutting disc Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 93 Maintenance  Remove the bolt and knife from the cutting disc. Bolt 95 Nm +/- 5 70 ft/lb. +/- 3  Fit the knife and bolt on the new cutting disc.  Tighten up the bolt with a torque wrench to the torque shown. Bolt 80 Nm +/- 5 59 ft/lb.
  • Page 94 Maintenance Universal joint Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 95 Maintenance  Remove the guard around the PTO shaft between the transmission and the cutterbar.  Remove the top cover from the cone. Bolts  Remove the bolts and replace the PTO shaft.  Clean the bolts.  Apply Loctite 242 or a similar product to all bolts. ...
  • Page 96 Maintenance  Fit the guard around the PTO shaft between the transmission and the cutterbar.  Pull and release the lock.  Close the machine's front guard.
  • Page 97 Maintenance Stone guard and Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit counter knife When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and secured. This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate. If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
  • Page 98 Maintenance  Remove the worn stone guard and counter knife.  Fit the new stone guard and counter knife. Stone guards and counter knives with visible holes caused by heavy wear must be replaced immediately.  Start the tractor.  Activate the tractor's lift arms and lift the machine free of the support.
  • Page 99 Maintenance  Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine's cutting unit to the working position.
  • Page 100: Optional Equipment

    Optional equipment High skids Optional equipment The machine can be fitted with high skids if a higher stubble height is required. The skids are available in the following heights: • 20 mm ( ”) • 40 mm (1 ”) • 80 mm (3”) High skids are recommended for uneven fields with lots of stones or molehills.
  • Page 101: Quick Release Of Knives

    Optional equipment Quick release of knives The machine can be fitted with knife quick release, so the knives can easily be changed or turned in just a few seconds with the help of a simple tool. Carrier for crops on uneven ground The machine can be fitted with a set of carriers to improve the flow of crop over the cutting discs on uneven ground.
  • Page 102: Lighting Kit

    Optional equipment Lighting kit The machine can be fitted with a lighting kit and reflector set which ensures that the machine is correctly marked for transport on public roads. Lighting kit Straw divider The machine can be fitted with a straw divider on the right-hand side of the cutterbar.
  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Hydraulic system Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Page The machine hangs There is too much downward pressure directly to the rear Adjust the ground pressure from the cutterbar during mowing Check that the hydraulic hoses are correctly connected to the tractor's outlet The machine's hydraulic functions do Hydraulic...
  • Page 104: Pto Shaft

    Troubleshooting PTO shaft Fault Possible cause Remedy Page It is difficult to adjust the length of the Take the PTO shaft apart and clean PTO shaft between The PTO shaft's profile tube is dirty and lubricate it the tractor and machine •...
  • Page 105: Guidelines For Warranty

    Warranty Guidelines for Warranty The warranty period for our product is 12 months from the date of purchase. The warranty does not include the parts subject to wear. warranty Warranty claims can be made with Kverneland warranty application which must be filled out by your local Kverneland dealer where your machine/equipment was purchased.
  • Page 106: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal When the machine reaches the end of its service life, it must be disposed of in the correct way. Observe the following: Metal parts Send usable parts to an authorised recycling station. Larger scrap parts must be taken to an authorised breaker's yard where they can be processed in accordance with current regulations.
  • Page 107: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    DK - 5300 Kerteminde Denmark hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: CE plate and type plate Extra 328 - 332 - 336 - 340 and ancillary equipment Applicable as from machine no.: KT428877 which the declaration refers to complies with the fundamental safety requirements in the EU Directive 2006/42/EC.
  • Page 108: Notes

    Notes Notes...
  • Page 109: Technical Information

    Technical information Conversion table Technical information Basic unit: SI - unit Conversion figures: Length 39.4 in = 3.3 ft = 1.1 yd = 0.00062 miles (US) Area 1.2 yd = 10.8 ft = 0.00025 acre = 0.0001 ha Volume 1 dm (1 l) 61 in = 0.035 ft...
  • Page 110: Index

    Index Index Lubrication Maintenance intervals Adjusting the Replacement Ground pressure Hitch Stubble height Suspension lock Notes Assembly - attachment Spring catch Optional equipment Carrier for uneven ground Before the machine is connected Chain for locking the lift arms High skids Lighting kit Quick release of knives Cleaning...
  • Page 111 Index Technical data Technical information Torque moment Tractor requirements Travelling on public roads Troubleshooting Warranty...

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