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Extra 117 - 122 - 124 Operating manual Translated from the original instruction manual Version 05.2013 Date printed 06.2013 Language Machine number KT425459 Document number KT24060202EN Index 2013-05...
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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 117 - 122 - 124 Operating width 117: 1.65 m (5’ 5½”); 122: 2.0 m (6’ 6½”) 124: 2.4 m (7’...
Table of contents Table of contents Contents ............ Optional equipment ........Instruction manual target group High skids The meaning of the symbols Swathboard Swath roller Safety ............Lighting kit For your safety Category 1 & 2 linkage pins Who can operate the machine? Quick release of knives Connecting Carrier for crop on hilly ground...
Contents Instruction Contents 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 have optimal working conditions and to work in 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.
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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. NL: Lees de gebruiksaanwijzing en de velligheidsvoorschriften door, vóórdat de machine in gebruik wordt genomen en volg de aanwijzingen ervan op! EN: Prior to operating the machine read and observe the operation manual and all safety instructions!
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Safety The 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 NL: Lees de gebruiksaanwijzing en de velligheidsvoorschriften door, vóórdat de machine in gebruik wordt genomen en volg de aanwijzingen ervan op!
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 attached, in accordance with the...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Safety Disconnection Increased risk of injury when disconnecting When disconnecting the machine from the tractor there is an enhanced risk of personal injury. Adherence to the above instructions will ensure your own safety and 95-038 fr that of others. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in serious injuries. Therefore, when disconnecting: •...
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.
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.
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 117-122-124 is a mower intended to swathe grass and mow common grass and cereal crops.
About the machine Machine Description of the machine 117-122-124 is a mower which operates on the tractor's right-hand characteristics 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.
About the machine Technical data Machine dimensions Dim. Unit mm / ft in 1020 / 3’ 4” mm / ft in 3300 / 10’ 10” 3650 / 12’ 4050 / 13’ 3” mm / ft in 680 / 2’ 3” mm / ft in 1270 / 4’...
About the machine Machine specifi- cation Unit Net weight PTO Power take off Power requirement, minimum PTO shaft with freewheel Standard Number of cutting discs parts Number of knives parts RPM, cutting discs 3000 20-50* Stubble height ”-2”* 1.65 Cutting width ft in 5' 5½”...
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. Initial connection of the machine Exercise caution when a new machine is connected for the first time. Make sure that all safety instructions are complied with.
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 your and others personal safety. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious injuries. Therefore, when connecting the machine and the tractor you should: •...
Assembly - attachment Coupling 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.
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Assembly - attachment The following setting for the linkage pins must be used for attachment: category 1 Model 117 only “A” (Minimum) “B” “C” 1500 mm 684 mm 926 mm (59”) (27”) (36”) Gauge “A” Left-hand linkage Right-hand linkage pin 1500 mm Short linkage pin* Long linkage pin*...
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Assembly - attachment “A” (Minimum) “B” “C” 1600 mm 825 mm 1048 mm (63”) (32 ½”) (41”) Gauge “A” Left-hand linkage Right-hand linkage pin 1600 mm Short linkage pin Long linkage pin (63”) The linkage pins are mounted so that the lift arms are coupled to the tractor as follows: •...
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Assembly - attachment Mount the machine onto the tractor's lift arms. Spring Activate the tractor's lift arms and raise the hitch until the spring is decompressed. Turn the support leg around and raise it up. Secure the support leg with the pin. Support leg...
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Assembly - attachment Release the parking catch on the machine Parking catch...
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Assembly - attachment Attaching the machine When attaching the machine there is an increased risk of personal injury. Attention to the safety instructions assures your and others personal safety. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious injuries. Therefore, when attaching the machine, you must ensure that the Stabiliser chains machine cannot become detached from the tractor.
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Assembly - attachment Adjusting the working height Check that the machine's cutting unit is in the working position. The tractor's hydraulic outlet must be locked in the open position (floating position). Raise/lower the machine until the measurement shown is obtained.
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Assembly - attachment Check that the machine's guard is parallel with the ground. If necessary, turn the top link until the guard is parallel with the ground. Model 124 only For tractors without hydraulic floating position (hydraulic outlet locked in the open position), the following must be carried out when the machine is correctly fitted on the tractor: ...
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.
Assembly - attachment Hydraulic connection The tractor must be fitted with 1 set of single acting hydraulic outlets, which are connected as follows: Hydraulic outlets on the Function tractor Single acting Cutting unit hydraulic outlet working/transport 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...
Assembly - attachment Machine in the 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.
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Assembly - attachment Activate the tractor's hydraulics and the machine is lifted up to the transport position. Release the cord once the cutting unit is raised approximately halfway up. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. When the machine is in the transport position, the hydraulic system must be depressurised.
Transport on public roads Safety Transport on public roads Read the safety instructions carefully before driving on public road 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.
Operation Safety Operation 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.
Operation Before operating Make sure that the initial start of the machine is unhindered Make sure the area around the machine is checked before start up. Paying attention to the area around the machine will prevent injury to persons or animals. Insufficient attention to the area around the machine can result in serious injuries.
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Operation Stubble height The stubble height is adjusted as follows: 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 • Making the top link longer increases the stubble height. The stubble height can be combined with fitting high skids* which can be used to set the stubble height as follows: Stubble height...
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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.
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Operation Activate the tractor's hydraulics, raise the cutting unit up and turn at the headland. Activate the tractor hydraulics and lower the machine.
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Operation Mowing upwards on Grass can be mown upwards on a slope, where the tractor is running sloping ground on a horizontal plane and the cutterbar is running upwards on a slope, in the following way: Pull in the nylon string and release the lock catch. ...
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Operation Spring catch when hitting an obstacle The spring catch keeps the machine's cutting unit in position in relation to the tractor. If the machine meets an obstacle, the catch is released, and the machine's cutting unit will swing behind. Carry out the following: ...
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 result in serious injuries. Therefore, do the following before 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. •...
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 94 Repair any damaged components. Replace any defective components. ...
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Parking and Storage The machine is disconnected in the following way: Activate the tractor's hydraulics and lower the machine down to the working position. Spring Activate the tractor's lift arms and raise or lower the hitch until the spring is decompressed.
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Parking and Storage Pull the parking catch in and turn the handle. Check that the handle is locked correctly. Parking catch Chain Remove the chain between the top point and the lift arm on the tractor. Activate the tractor's lift arms and lower the machine down to the ground.
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Parking and Storage Hydraulic Only disconnect the hydraulics when 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.
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 43 • Change the oil in the machine's transmission. »Lubricants« page 94 •...
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.
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...
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Maintenance Maintenance intervals • Hydraulic hoses every 4 years • Cutting disc after 1 hour of use • Cutting disc • • • • • Cutting disc after 1 hour of use • Knives • • • • • • Cones •...
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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
Maintenance Lubrication Every day PTO shaft • Press the nozzle of the grease gun onto the grease nipple. • Pump 1, max. 2 times with the grease gun. 58.237.000 »Maintenance intervals« page 52 »Lubricants« page 94 58.237.000 Bevel gear and suspension ...
Maintenance Service - check Cutterbar Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Inspection - oil service Every day »Maintenance intervals« page 52 The oil level for the cutterbar is checked as follows: Place the machine on a level surface. Lower the cutterbar to the ground. Check the position of the cutterbar with a spirit level and, if needed, adjust its position with a wooden block.
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Maintenance Gearbox 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Knives Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Turn the cutting discs by hand until the damaged knife is in the position shown. 95 Nm +/- 5 Inspect the condition of the knives for wear. 70 ft. lbs. +/- 3 Inspect the bolt for damage or wear. ...
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Maintenance Cutting disc Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Close the guards around the machine's cutterbar. Fit the pin.
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Maintenance Cone 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Internal inspection Every season »Maintenance intervals« page 52 An internal check of the cones is carried out in the following way: Remove the pin. Open the guards around the machine's cutterbar. Remove the top cover on the cone. ...
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Maintenance Stone guard and Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar counter knife When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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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 79 ...
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Maintenance V-belts 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance The V-belts are tightened in the following way: Use a suitable tool to loosen the bolts. Bolt Tighten the nut until the V-belts are correctly tightened. Check that the V-belts can be depressed by approx. 15 mm ( ”) between the V-belt pulleys as shown.
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Maintenance Tighten the bolts. Bolt Fit the guard.
Maintenance Replacement 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Changing the oil After 10 working hours Thereafter, every 200 hours of use Or once a year »Maintenance intervals« page 52 The oil in the cutterbar is changed as follows: Activate the tractor's lift arms and raise the machine completely free of the ground.
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Maintenance Activate the tractor's hydraulic system and lower the machine down to the working position. Place the machine on a level surface. Check the position of the cutterbar. Remove the oilplug. Fill up with the new oil until the oil level is as shown. Model Litre Pints (US)
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Maintenance Gearbox 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Changing the oil Every season Oil amount when changing oil: Litre Pints (US) Pints (Imp.) (approx.) (approx.) (approx.) »Maintenance intervals« page 52 The oil is changed as follows: • It is recommended that when changing the oil, the machine is fitted to the tractor and the hydraulic system is connected to the machine.
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Maintenance Use a suitable tool to remove the oilplug. Let the oil flow into a suitable container. Allow the last of the oil to drip out of the transmission for approx. 10 - 15 minutes. Oilplug Lower the machine back down to the working position. Oilplug 2 ...
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Maintenance Knives Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Turn the cutting discs by hand until the damaged knife is in the position shown. 95 Nm +/- 5 Use a suitable tool to remove the bolt. (70 ft. lbs. +/- 4) Replace the knife. Inspect the bolt for wear. •...
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Maintenance Cutting disc Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Apply Loctite 242 or a similar product to all bolts. Fit the cutting disc on the cutterbar. 80 Nm +/- 5 (59 ft. lbs. +/- 4) Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the torque shown. Loctite 242 Bolt ...
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Maintenance Stone guard and Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar counter knife When working on the cutterbar, 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Fit the new stone guard and counter knife. Stone guards and counter knives with visible holes caused by heavy wear must be replaced immediately. Activate the tractor's hydraulic system and lower the machine down to the working position.
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Maintenance V-belts 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 in accordance with the instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
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Maintenance Loosen the bolts. Bolt Loosen the nut until all the V-belts are slack. Remove the old V-belts. Fit the new V-belts. Tighten the nut until the V-belts are correctly tightened. Check that the V-belts can be depressed by approx. 15 mm ( ”) between the V-belt pulleys as shown.
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Maintenance Fit the spring catch. Fit the guard.
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...
Optional equipment Swath roller Left-hand side The machine can be fitted with a swath roller on the left-hand side* of the cutterbar, which guides the crop in towards the middle of the cutting width. Swath roller Right-hand side The machine can be fitted with a swath roller on the right-hand side* of the cutterbar, which guides the crop in towards the middle of the cutting width.
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. Category 1 & 2 linkage pins Model 122 - 124 only Model 122 - 124 can be fitted with category 1 and 2 linkage pins.
Optional equipment Quick release of 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 knives simple tool. Carrier for crop on The machine can be equipped with a set of carriers which aids the flow of crop across the cutting discs on hilly ground.
Optional equipment Stop for knives The machine's cutting discs can be fitted with a stop which prevents the knives locking. The equipment is fitted under the cutting disc. Reinforcement for The machine can be equipped with a reinforcement which holds the tarpaulin in place around the cutting unit, thereby preventing stones or tarpaulin other foreign objects from being thrown under the edge of the guard.
Troubleshooting Cutterbar Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Page The machine's The tractor's lift arms cannot hold Fit a chain to maintain the machine's setting has changed themselves steady in a fixed position suspension in position The machine is hanging too low The working height of the suspension Check the working height of the when lifting with the...
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.
Disposal Disposal When the machine is reached 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.
42/EC Taarupstrandvej 25 DK - 5300 Kerteminde Denmark hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: Extra 117 - 122 - 124 and ancillary equipment Applicable from machine No: KT425459 CE plate and type plate which the declaration refers to complies with the fundamental safety requirements in the EU Directive 2006/42/EC.
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...
Index Index Assembly - attachment Notes Adjusting the working height Attachment of the tractor The machine in its transport position. Optional equipment Carrier for hilly ground Cone Before the machine is connected High skids Lighting kit Linkage pins Quick release of knives Cleaning Reinforcement for tarpaulin Conversion table...
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Index Technical data Machine dimensions Machine specification Technical information Torque moment Tractor requirements Transport on public roads Checking the machine Travelling on public roads Travelling on public roads Troubleshooting Warranty...
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