Kongskilde FCT 1260, FCT 1460, FCT 1260MD, FCT 1460MD Operator's Manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS - according to Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I 1.7.4.1

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FCT 1260

FCT 1460

Harvester

Part number 81PIGB-206x

1st edition English

February 2018

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FOREWORD

DEAR CUSTOMER!

We appreciate the trust and confidence you have shown in our company by investing in a KONGSKILDE product, and hope your new machine gives you many years of reliable service. We want you to be completely satisfied with your investment.

This user manual contains information which when followed will ensure that the machine is used safely and correctly.

When your machine was delivered, your dealer will have gone through the machine’s

operation, settings and maintenance with you. However, this initial introduction is no substitute for a thorough understanding of

the various operations, functions and correct use of the machine. You should therefore read this user manual thoroughly before using the machine

for the first time. Please pay particular attention to the safety references that are given, as well as the section on safety.

The user manual is structured so that comprehensive information is provided in the order in which you will logically need it when you receive your new machine, covering everything from essential operating conditions via operation and use to maintenance and general care. The subdivision of the various sections also follows the procedural sequence, illustrated using sequential diagrams with associated text.

“Right” and “Left” are defined from a position standing behind the machine facing the

direction of travel. All information, diagrams and technical specifications in this user manual describe

the most recent conditions at the time of publication. Kongskilde Industries A/S reserves the right to alter and improve the design and

construction of each individual component of the machine without any obligation to implement such changes on machines that have already been delivered.

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................... 3

CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 7

INTENDED USE ................................................................................................. 7

PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................ 8

SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 9

Definitions ............................................................................................ 10

General safety rules ............................................................................. 10

Locking of guards ................................................................................. 12

Choice of tractor ................................................................................... 12

Coupling and uncoupling ...................................................................... 13

Adjustments ......................................................................................... 14

Transport .............................................................................................. 15

Operation ............................................................................................. 16

Parking ................................................................................................. 16

Lubrication ........................................................................................... 16

Grinding ............................................................................................... 17

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 18

Replacing wearing components ........................................................... 18

Markings on the machine ..................................................................... 20

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................... 22

2. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR .............................................................................. 23

HYDRAULICS .................................................................................................. 23

Connecting the hydraulics .................................................................... 23

Bypass valve ........................................................................................ 24

Adjustment of hydraulic flow ................................................................ 25

Connecting the electrical system ......................................................... 26

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CONTROL ................................................................ 27

Functions ............................................................................................. 28

DRAWBAR AND PTO DRIVE SHAFT .............................................................. 31

Standard PTO shaft ............................................................................. 31

Shortening the PTO shaft ..................................................................... 33

Friction clutch ....................................................................................... 34

Wide-angle PTO shaft .......................................................................... 34

3. COUPLING OF EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 37

PICK-UP ........................................................................................................... 37

TRANSPORT CONVERSION .......................................................................... 40

FITTING CHUTES ................................ ............................................................ 41

Chute turning ....................................................................................... 41

Standard chute ..................................................................................... 43

Folding chute ....................................................................................... 43

Chute for parallel operation .................................................................. 44

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4. ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................ 46

PICK-UP ........................................................................................................... 46

Change of speed of pick-up tines ......................................................... 47

OPENING THE ROTOR HOUSING ................................................................. 48

Collapsible chute .................................................................................. 51

ROTOR AND ROLLER SECTION .................................................................... 54

CUTTING LENGTHS ........................................................................................ 57

FCT 1260 ............................................................................................. 57

FCT 1260 MD and FCT 1460 MD ........................................................ 58

REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF BLADES ........................................ 60

GRINDING ........................................................................................................ 62

Grinding operation ............................................................................... 62

Rough grinding ..................................................................................... 64

REVERSING .................................................................................................... 65

FCT 1260 ............................................................................................. 66

FCT 1260MD and FCT 1460MD .......................................................... 67

NEUTRAL POSITION ....................................................................................... 68

Adjustment of BELT GUIDE ................................................................. 69

5. METAL DETECTOR (MD) ............................................................................................. 70

Magnetic tub (metal sensor) ................................................................. 70

Detection of metal ................................................................................ 71

Stopping the feed intake section .......................................................... 71

Resetting the metal detector ................................................................ 72

MD CONTROL.................................................................................................. 73

ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................... 75

Ratchet stop ......................................................................................... 75

Spring kit .............................................................................................. 76

FAULT FINDING FOR MD ............................................................................... 76

6. OPERATION IN THE FIELD ......................................................................................... 77

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................... 77

Swathing before chopping .................................................................... 77

TRANSPORT POSITION ................................................................................. 78

STARTING IN THE FIELD ................................................................................ 79

Starting ................................................................................................. 79

Operation ............................................................................................. 80

Blockages in the machine .................................................................... 82

Following operation .............................................................................. 84

MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................... 84

WORKING POSITIONS .................................................................................... 84

HYDRAULIC TOW HITCH (AUTO-HITCH) ...................................................... 86

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7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 88

GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 88

GUARDS .......................................................................................................... 89

REPLACEMENT OF BLADES .......................................................................... 89

CHECKING THE PLAY IN THE WHEEL BEARING ................................ ......... 89

TYRE PRESSURE ........................................................................................... 90

FRICTION CLUTCH ......................................................................................... 91

FUSES .............................................................................................................. 94

MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................... 95

Rollers .................................................................................................. 95

Chain tightener for Pick-up auger ........................................................ 95

8. LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................. 96

PROGRESSIVE LUBRICATION BLOCK ......................................................... 96

Gearbox oil ......................................................................................... 105

LUBRICATING WHEEL HUBS ....................................................................... 107

9. STORAGE (WINTER STORAGE) ............................................................................... 108

10. ORDERING SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................... 109

11. DISPOSING OF THE MACHINE ............................................................................... 110

12. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................... 111

HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM, FCT 1260 ............................................................... 111

HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM, FCT 1260MD AND FCT 1460MD ........................... 112

CONTROL SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 112

CONTROL BOX.............................................................................................. 114

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE MACHINE .................................................... 115

MD CONTROL SYSTEM ................................................................................ 116

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE MACHINE - WIRING .................................... 117

MD CONTROL - WIRING ............................................................................... 118

13. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 121

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1. INTRODUCTION

INTENDED USE

The precision chop forage harvesters FCT 1260 and FCT 1460 are solely designed and manufactured for ordinary agricultural use, i.e.: Ordinary operation in fields

where green crops are being cut/collected, e.g. maize, grass or whole crops used for silage production and intended for use as cattle fodder.

The machine should only be coupled to a tractor that both meets the product specifications and can be used lawfully.

Any other use lies outside the intended use. Kongskilde Industries A/S accepts no responsibility for any indirect loss or injury as a result of such use, and the risk shall lie exclusively with the user.

It is assumed that the machine will be used under reasonable conditions, i.e. that the land has been cared for normally and has been adequately cleared of any foreign objects, etc.

"Intended use" also means that the information provided by Kongskilde Industries A/S in the user manual and spare parts catalogue is followed, and that good agricultural practice and technically correct operation is a matter of course.

The precision chop forage harvesters FCT 1260 and FCT 1460 must only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who are familiar with the machine concerned through relevant instruction and reading the user manual, and in particular who have been informed of the hazards associated with the use of the machine.

The following text provides a list of general and special safety instructions that must be followed at all times.

Unauthorised modifications to the machine and its construction shall exempt Kongskilde Industries A/S from all forms of liability in the event of any resultant damage or injury.

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PERFORMANCE

The precision chop forage harvesters FCT 1260 and FCT 1460 offer highly versatile performance, which, when used with the correct equipment, enables grass and whole crops to be chopped.

The FCT 1260 and FCT 1460 have a high capacity compared with other similar products because of the "DIRECT CUT" system that they use. "DIRECT CUT" minimises power loss when cutting the material, thus ensuring maximum utilisation of the available tractor power.

However, capacity is difficult to define and compare, as the capacity of a forage harvester will be dependent not only on the type of crop being harvested, but also on the way the crop has been treated prior to being harvested or cut by the machine, in addition to the cutting length used by the machine.

In practice, it is desirable to operate the forage harvester in the highest possible tractor gear without causing frequent blockages. However, the quantity of grass in a field will always vary, for instance where the mower conditioner has had to turn or change forward speed or direction of travel. Therefore, it is often appropriate either to drive with a power reserve so that the machine will not become blocked, or to continuously adapt the driving of the precision chop forage harvester to the conditions.

The pick-up unit and feed rollers are both protected from overloading. The pick-up unit is protected by means of a friction clutch, and the feed rollers with shear bolts in the drive shafts. In addition, the entire feed intake section is protected against the blocking of the pro-tec coupling driving the harvesting gearbox. The precision chop forage harvester also has a reverse function, which allows blockages to be cleared without you having to leave the tractor seat.

Inexperienced users should start by increasing the speed of travel gradually until the pick-up becomes blocked, before then releasing the blockage by reversing and choosing a tractor gear at a suitably lower level to eliminate the risk of blockage.

However, it is not the intention that the clutch function of the feed rollers be released. The clutch adjustment of the pick-up must be reduced if this happens. The same applies if the main friction clutch between the tractor and the machine releases during normal operation. The machine is incorrectly adjusted if it is not the pick-up unit that becomes blocked.

The torque setting of the friction clutch of the pick-up unit can unfortunately sometimes be increased to the point when the main friction clutch between the machine and the tractor releases frequently. The main friction clutch is not designed to be released frequently, and is only intended to provide a starting shock or when foreign objects enter the machine. The same applies to the shear bolt clutch for the feed intake rollers. The main clutch simply cannot absorb the heat generated during these long releases. The power transmitted at the main clutch will be at least 10 times greater than the output required to drive the pick-up unit.

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Only the pick-up unit can be seen from the tractor, and it should therefore not be released until a blockage has occurred. The experienced user will be able to adjust the driving of the tractor to the amount of grass and thus use a smaller capacity reserve and, all other factors being equal, a higher output.

The cutting length of the precision chop forage harvester can be adjusted and adapted to the crop concerned. The cutting length is usually reduced when cutting maize and whole crops to ensure greater damage to the grains. Shorter cutting settings will naturally require more power, hence the output for maize and whole crops will be lower than for grass, although this is difficult to compare.

Similarly, the power requirement also increases as the blades become worn and the shearbar setting must therefore be altered. It will be necessary to grind the blades and adjust the shearbar during the season.

SAFETY

Many occupational injuries occur in the agricultural sector as a result of incorrect use of machinery and inadequate instruction. Personal and mechanical safety is therefore

an integral part of Kongskilde’s development work. We want to protect you and your family as much as possible, but to do this we need your wholehearted

cooperation. A precision chop forage harvester cannot be constructed in such a way that it

guarantees the full safety of persons and operates efficiently at the same time. This means that it is very important that you as a user of the machine pay attention and use the machine correctly, and thereby avoid exposing yourself and others to unnecessary danger.

As mentioned previously, the machine is intended for one purpose only, namely: The chopping of grass and other similar green crops for use as fodder. It is assumed that the machine will be used under reasonable conditions, i.e. that the

land has been cared for normally and has been adequately cleared of any foreign objects, etc.

The machine requires skilled operation, i.e. you should read this safety and operating manual before coupling the machine to the tractor. Even if you have had a similar machine in the past, you should still read the manuals; your safety is at stake after all.

You should never hand over the machine to anyone else until you have ensured that they possess the knowledge necessary.

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DEFINITIONS

The machine’s warning labels and user manual contain a number of safety notes.

These notes describe specific precautions which we recommend you and your colleagues take in order to safeguard your personal safety as much as possible. We recommend that you read these safety instructions thoroughly and ensure that your employees do the same.

This symbol is used in the user manual with reference to personal safety either directly, or indirectly through maintenance of the machine.

CAUTION: The word CAUTION is used to ensure that the operator follows

general safety rules or the precautions described in the user manual in order to protect themselves and others from injury.

WARNING: The word WARNING is used to warn against visible or hidden risks

which could result in serious personal injury.

DANGER: The word DANGER is used to specify precautions which must be

taken by law in order to protect both yourself and others against serious injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The precautions with which the operator should generally be familiar are described briefly below.

1. Always uncouple the power take-off (PTO) shaft, engage the tractor's parking brake, and stop the tractor’s engine and remove the ignition key before you:

- lubricate the machine;

- clean the machine;

- disassemble any part of the machine;

- Adjust the machine.

2. Always lock the wheels before working under the machine.

3. Do not start the tractor until everyone is at a safe distance from the machine.

4. Ensure all tools have been removed from the machine before starting the tractor.

5. Ensure all guards have been fitted correctly.

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6. Do not wear loose clothing or hair which could be drawn in by a moving part in the machine.

7. Always ensure that you wear suitable footwear to avoid falling.

8. Do not modify guards or work on the machine if a part of a guard is missing.

9. Always follow statutory requirements concerning lights and safety labels when towing the forage harvester on public roads and at night.

10. Limit the transport speed to a maximum of 30km/h if the machine is not marked with another maximum permitted speed.

11. Do not stand near the machine while it is operating.

12. When attaching the PTO shaft, check that the RPM and direction of the tractor’s shaft matches those of the machine.

13. Hearing protection should be worn if the noise from the machine is unpleasant or you will be using the machine for long periods in a tractor cab without sufficient sound insulation.

14. Never allow anybody to be on the machine during use or transport.

15. Never use the machine for any other purpose than its intended use.

16. Do not use the machine if there are children in the vicinity.

17. Never stand between the tractor and the machine during coupling and uncoupling.

18. Do not feed material into the cutting unit using your hands or feet while it is operating.

19. Do not attempt to remove material from the cutting unit while it is operating.

20. The PTO shaft must first be fully disconnected if material is to be removed from the forage harvester. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.

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Fig. 1-1

PR80-0819

Guard

LOCKING OF GUARDS

All hinged guards on the machine are fitted with a lock. These locks ensure that the

guard cannot be opened without using a tool. Figure 1-1 illustrates the locking principle and the corresponding transfers which indicate and illustrate the locks on the machine.

CHOICE OF TRACTOR

You should always follow the recommendations laid down in the tractor's user manual. If this is not possible, seek technical assistance. The lawful transportation of the machine on public roads requires a tractor with sufficient mass and braking capacity. You should use a tractor which provides at least 103kW/140 HP at the PTO, but which also cannot supply more than 200kW/280 HP. The machine has a standard construction for 1,000 RPM, and is supplied from the factory with a 1 3/4’’ PTO shaft with a 20-spline yoke.

A suitable tractor will have a good range of gears for travelling at speeds of between 5 and 12km/h.

The tractor's hydraulic system should supply at least 170 bar, and the adjustable relief valve must not permit more than 210 bar.

The drawbar of the precision chop forage harvester has a hitch eye, and for this reason the tractor should preferably have a clevis drawbar. The drawbar pin should have a diameter of 30mm.

Always select a tractor with a closed cab when using a precision chop forage harvester.

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Fig. 1-2

Fig. 1-3

COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING

You should always ensure that no one is between the tractor and the machine during coupling and uncoupling. Any unintentional manoeuvre with the tractor may cause serious injury (see fig. 1-2). When uncoupling, it is important that the ground is even and stable so that the machine does not move and injure persons or cause damage to other equipment.

The same precautions must be taken when coupling and uncoupling trailers using a hydraulic hitch attached to the rear of the forage harvester as an accessory.

Check that the machine is suitable for the RPM and direction of the tractor's PTO. Using the wrong RPM may damage the machine over time, and in the worst case scenario lead to the ejection of components through the delivery chute.

Ensure that the PTO shaft is fitted correctly, i.e. that the locking pin is engaged and the support chain for the guard is fastened at both ends.

The PTO drive shaft must be protected correctly. Guards that are damaged must be replaced immediately.

IMPORTANT: Before connecting the trailer to the hydraulic hitch, always:

- Disengage the PTO on the tractor;

- Wait until all moving parts have stopped.

Before activating the hydraulic system, always check that all hydraulic couplings are correct and are tight and that all hoses and fittings are undamaged.

Ensure that the hoses are not under pressure when disconnecting them from the tractor.

Hydraulic oil at high pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious inflammation. You should always protect your skin and eyes from oil splashes. (see Fig. 1-3) Seek medical assistance immediately if you are splashed by hydraulic oil at high pressure.

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ADJUSTMENTS

IMPORTANT: Before adjusting the machine, you must always:

- Disengage the PTO on the tractor;

- Turn off the engine of the tractor.

- Wait until all moving parts have stopped.

It is important to wait until all rotating parts have stopped before removing the guards. This particularly applies to the delivery chute above the blade cylinder.

If the cutting parts in the blade cylinder must be adjusted or replaced, it is important to block the blade cylinder using a wooden wedge, as the sharp blades can easily cause damage to multiple fingers because it is difficult to stop the rotor if started accidentally by the operator.

Before starting work, you should check that the feed rollers and blade cylinder can move freely. Also check that the blades are intact and without cracks. Damaged blades must be replaced to prevent them from blocking or damaging the machine and to avoid metal parts being thrown out from the delivery chute.

The first time you use the machine, the blade bolts may "bed in" and lead to insufficient pretensioning of the blades. For this reason, you must check and tighten the blade bolts after the first hour of use.

Check periodically whether the blades and blade bolts are worn according to the rules in the user manual.

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TRANSPORT

Limit the transport speed to a maximum of 30km/h if the machine is not marked with a different maximum permitted speed. Once the machine has been prepared for transport, the control unit must be turned off using the button on the side of the control box, and/or the oil supply to the machine must be disconnected. This prevents faulty operation during transport. If the machine has been fitted with an LS kit, the control unit for this must be turned off.

DANGER: Never allow anyone to climb or ride on the machine. The machine is fitted with equipment for hydraulic conversion into the transport

position, and the cylinder for this is fitted a hose rupture valve. If there is air in the cylinder during transport, there is a risk that the machine may drift into the opposite lane or onto cycle lanes or in towards pavements.

IMPORTANT: If the machine is fitted with an auto-hitch, the mechanical lock on the

auto-hitch must be activated when driving while towing a trailer on public roads. This also applies in cases where a hose rupture valve has been fitted to the lifting cylinder of the auto-hitch.

IMPORTANT: Test all hydraulic cylinders following coupling to the tractor in order to

remove any air in the oil. This is particularly applicable when driving on public roads.

The attachments for the forage harvester (pick-up, etc.) must be secured mechanically prior to transport.

The statutory requirements concerning lights and traffic safety marking must be positioned correctly, and any trailers attached must also be checked in addition to the forage harvester. Reflectors and lighting must be cleaned regularly.

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OPERATION

Before you start work, ensure there is nobody behind the discharge of the forage harvester due to the danger of being hit by metal parts from damaged blades.

You should also make sure that there are no persons in the trailer used for pick-up. There is a danger of suffocating in the flow of material or being hit by metal parts in the discharge.

If the feed rollers or the blade cylinder are blocked, disengage the clutches and stop the tractor engine immediately. Activate the parking brake and wait until the rotating parts have stopped before attempting to remove the material or foreign object.

WARNING: The following cannot be said often enough: Never remove a material

blockage while the machine is running or feed material into the pickup using your hands or feet, as there is a serious risk of becoming caught and pulled into the forage harvester, which could result in dismemberment or death.

Never allow anyone to stand near the forage harvester while it is operating, particularly children who are unaware of the danger and may behave unpredictably.

The chute may be more than 4 m high. Be aware of high-voltage lines. Keep a safe distance from high voltage lines.

PARKING

The supporting leg must always be correctly fixed before the machine is parked, otherwise the machine may tip over during parking. You should also remember to place chocks under the wheels of the machine if there is a risk that the machine will move after parking.

Remember to disconnect the hydraulic hoses and control box before driving away with the tractor.

LUBRICATION

Never allow more than one person at a time to work on the machine when lubricating or undertaking maintenance work. This reduces the risk of you getting your fingers caught because another person turns rotating parts by accident while you are still working with these parts.

Never attempt to clean, lubricate or adjust the machine until the PTO shaft has been uncoupled, the tractor engine has stopped and the parking brake has been activated. Remove the ignition key and wait until all moving parts have stopped!

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GRINDING

Always follow this procedure when switching to or from grinding:

- Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key;

- Activate the parking brake;

- Wait until all moving parts have stopped.

Unfortunately, it is necessary to remove some of the guards to change the direction of rotation of the rotor when grinding the blades. As there are chain and belt transmissions, your hands may be injured if the rotating parts have not stopped before the guards are removed.

Grinding is performed using the following procedure:

1. Check to make sure that the grindstone is free from damage and that the device can move backwards and forwards easily.

2. Lower the guard behind the grinding device to give free access to the blade cylinder.

3. Adjust the stone before replacing the guard on the grinding device.

4. Remove the guard above the blade cylinder transmission and change the direction of rotation of the rotor.

5. Close the guard again and check that no one is near the machine.

6. Start the tractor again and keep the RPM either at idling speed or slightly above.

7. Perform the grinding carefully.

Always use safety glasses when grinding, as small particles may fly off the grindstone. Following grinding, stop the tractor engine again, remove the ignition key, change the direction of rotation and fasten all guards.

REMEMBER: Always grind with all guards closed.

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MAINTENANCE

All bolts should be re-tightened after approximately two days of operation. Always make sure that spare parts that have been fitted have been tightened with the correct torque.

Always ensure that the pick-up is in contact with the ground and/or the lifting cylinders are blocked when replacing parts in the hydraulic system.

Hydraulic hoses must be checked by suitably qualified personnel before they are used for the first time and thereafter at least once a year. They must be replaced as and when necessary. The working life of hydraulic hoses must not exceed six years, including a maximum storage period of two years. When replacing hoses, use hoses which meet the requirements specified by the equipment manufacturer. All hoses are marked with their date of manufacture.

REPLACING WEARING COMPONENTS

Blades, blade bolts and the shearbar are made from high alloy, heat-treated materials. This heat treatment produces a particularly hard and tough material capable of tolerating extreme stress. Damaged blades, blade bolts or shearbars must be replaced by original KONGSKILDE spare parts to ensure optimal reliability.

Blades and blade bolts must be checked every day during the season. The special blade bolts must be tightened using a torque wrench to 40 kgm.

The blades must be replaced once they have worn to a maximum of 8 mm or around 12 mm above the straight piece (see Fig. 1-4).

Following the replacement of blades and blade bolts, etc., check that no tools have been left in the machine.

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STOP

PR80-0821

2 MIN

PR80-0837

PR80-0814

PR80-0861

PR80-0857

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MARKINGS ON THE MACHINE

The warning labels shown on the previous page are positioned as shown on the drawing at the bottom of the page. Before you start using the machine, ensure that all labels are present; if not, replace any that are missing. The labels have the following meaning:

1. Stop the tractor’s engine and remove the ignition key before touching the machine.

Always remember to stop the tractor’s engine before lubricating, adjusting, maintaining or repairing the

machine. Remove the ignition key so that you can be certain no one will start the tractor again until you have finished.

2. Read the user manual and safety instructions.

This is a reminder that you must read the documents supplied to ensure that you operate the machine correctly and avoid any unnecessary risk of accidents and mechanical damage.

3. Children.

Never allow children near the machine while it is in operation. Young children in particular have a tendency to do unpredictable things.

4. Chain drives.

One or several chain drives are located beneath this guard. Ensure that the tractor's engine has been turned off before opening the guard.

5. Risk of cutting.

There is a risk of fingers, etc. becoming crushed in various parts of the machine. Be careful when the machine is coupled to the tractor and ready for use. The machine can easily crush or cut off any part of the body that might get caught in the machine.

6. Remember the guards when grinding.

Remember to close ALL guards after switching to grinding mode before commencing grinding.

7. Rotating parts.

After the tractor's PTO drive shaft has stopped, the blades will have momentum which will keep them rotating for up to two minutes. Wait until the blades have come to a complete stop before removing guards for inspection or maintenance.

8. Risk of entanglement.

Keep away from the vicinity of any attachments and feed rollers while the machine running. Ensure that the tractor's engine has stopped first.

9. RPM and direction of rotation.

Check that the PTO shaft is operating at the correct RPM and rotating in the correct direction. Using an incorrect RPM and/or direction will damage the machine over time, resulting in a risk of personal injury.

10. PTO drive shaft.

This label is intended to remind you how dangerous the PTO shaft can be if it is not correctly coupled or protected.

11. Auto-hitch. Always block the hydraulic hitch using the pin supplied before driving on public roads with a trailer attached.

12. Max. 210 bar.

Ensure that the hydraulic components are not subject to a pressure greater than the maximum of 210 bar, as there could be a risk of explosive damage to components. This will result in both yourself and others being at serious risk of being hit by metal components at high speed or oil under high pressure.

13. PTO drive shaft for rotor.

There is an alternative pin for the PTO drive shaft for the rotor. This is used both when the rotor is disconnected for reversing and when the rotor rotates in the opposite direction for grinding. Ensure that you place the PTO shaft correctly on the pin when performing these operations.

14. High-voltage lines.

This label is intended to warn of the danger of getting too close to high-voltage lines with the machine.

15. Hydraulic oil under pressure

Warning against hydraulic oil under pressure.

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PR11-1810

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TECHNICAL DATA

FCT 1260

FCT 1260MD

FCT 1460MD

pick-up width

2.65 m

3.1 m

Power requirement

110–206 kW

/ 150-280 HP

110–206 kW

/ 150-280 HP

147–206 kW

/ 200-280 HP

Metal detector

Standard

Width of blade rotor

0.72 m

0.9 m

RPM for rotor

1600 RPM

Number of blades

24 / 32

Theoretical maximum cutting length

21 / 15 mm

21 / 16 mm

16 mm

Reversible shearbar

Standard

Number of feed rollers

Feed reversal

Electro-hydraulic

Turning angle for chute

280 degrees

Standard tyre size

13.5/75-430.9

500/50-17

Tyre size (Accessory)

500/50-17

Free-wheeling clutch in PTO shaft

Standard

Friction clutch in PTO shaft

3000 Nm

Steel wheels on pick-up

3 3 3

Weight with pick-up

3600 kg

3800 kg

Maximum axle load

2950 kg

3050 kg

Maximum length, B

5.31 m

Maximum width

with pick-up, C

Wheels, Standard

3.0 m

3.57 m

Wheels, Accessory

3.3 m

Transport height,

Standard

3.8 m

Parallel operation

4.4 m

Folding chute

3.8 m

Hitch for trailer: drawbar load/ total weight

2,000 kg/

15,000 kg

2,000 kg/

15,000 kg

2,000 kg/

15,000 kg

TECHNICAL DATA

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HYDRAULICS

CONNECTING THE HYDRAULICS

DANGER: The hydraulic components must not be exposed to a working

pressure in excess of 210 bar, as a higher working pressure may gradually cause parts to be damaged. This poses a serious risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: It is important that the quick-release couplings are always thoroughly

cleaned prior to fitting in order to prevent impurities from penetrating the hydraulic system and damaging important valve functions. When the hydraulic hoses are not connected to the tractor, these should be positioned in the holder at the end of the drawbar.

The machine is equipped with its own hydraulic system, which must be supplied with oil from the tractor. The system is used for pick-up lifting, drawbar, chute swivelling, deflector, folding chute and reverse function. None of these functions uses very much oil and are controlled in the best way when the oil flow is low. You should therefore set the oil flow from the tractor to 15-20 l/min., or as low as possible. Connect the hoses to a double-acting outlet on the tractor, or better still: connect the pressure hose to the A-port on the hydraulic outlet and the return hose to a vacant return-port leading directly to the tank or rear-axle assembly. This ensures that the return pressure is suitably low. This is especially important if the oil flow from the tractor cannot be adjusted to a sufficiently low level.

IMPORTANT: The hydraulic port for the selected A port must be locked in the

pressure position to ensure a continuous oil flow to the machine's hydraulic system.

The machine will control the oil pressure and flow itself if it has been fitted with LS.

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PR11-1903

Closed centre Load Sensing

Open centre

Fig. 2-1

BYPASS VALVE

Fig. 2-1 A distinction is made between two types of tractor hydraulic systems: "open centre

hydraulics" (also known as "fixed pump") and "closed centre hydraulics" (also known as "variable pump").

If the tractor is of the “open centre" type, the bypass valve must be open to permit the passage of oil back to the tractor, and will only be activated when a function on the machine is activated. The valve may be altered using the thumbscrew if it is not open.

If the tractor is of the “closed centre" type, the bypass valve must be closed to permit the tractor to close the oil flow automatically when no functions are active. The valve may be altered using the thumbscrew if it is not closed.

The bypass valve is located on the left hand side of the valve block. None of the hydraulic functions use more than around 10 litres of oil per minute.

You should therefore set the oil flow from the tractor to 10 l/min. of oil if possible. The bypass valve has been designed for a maximum of 40 l/min. Pressure loss will occur if this limit is exceeded, which can cause the temperature of the oil and valves to increase. The bypass valve must be set to closed centre if the machine has been fitted with LS.

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PR12-1904

Fig. 2-2

ADJUSTMENT OF HYDRAULIC FLOW

The machine may be fitted with a hydraulic block allowing the adjustment of the flow to the deflector and drawbar.

Fig. 2-2 The adjustment screws A are used to adjust the speed at the drawbar. The

adjustment screws B are used to adjust the deflector. The machine is supplied from the factory with the flow adjusted to the recommended rate. Slacken the nuts and turn the adjustment screws to change this. Tighten the nuts again when you are happy with the level of adjustment.

IMPORTANT: It is possible to adjust the screw to such an extent that the function

works in the opposite way. Unscrew the adjustment screw again until the function works correctly if this occurs.

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Fig. 2-3

CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 2-3 The machine is equipped for complete electronic operation of all the machine's

hydraulic functions. The electronic operation consists of two units:

 A control unit mounted on the machine together with the hydraulic system.

This unit activates the hydraulic valves;

 A control box for operation of the hydraulic functions. This can be beneficially

positioned on the right armrest of the tractor seat for easy access while

working in the field. The control box is equipped with detachable fittings that can be permanently screwed into the cab, allowing subsequent dismantling without the use of a tool.

The male connector for the power supply connects to a female connector inside the tractor cab. This provides 12 V of power and allows a minimum current of 15 A. Contact your dealer for an adapter if your tractor does not use the same connectors.

IMPORTANT: When parking, position the control box in such a way as to prevent

the ingress of water.

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Fig. 2-4

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CONTROL

The machine is operated from the control box, which controls the electro-hydraulic functions.

Fig. 2-4 The control is turned on and off on the side of the control box.

IMPORTANT: Remember to turn off the control box if the tractor is going to be

stopped for some time. Although the machine is not in operation,

several electric coils may be activated. These will drain the tractor’s

battery.

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FUNCTIONS

Fig. 2-5

Fig. 2-6

Fig. 2-5 On the joystick:

Chute: Push to the left: The chute turns anti-clockwise. Push to the right: The chute

turns clockwise. Drawbar: While pushing the button: Push to the left: The machine moves behind the tractor. Push to the right: The machine moves out to the swath.

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Fig. 2-6 On the joystick:

Chute: Push forwards: The deflector points downward. Pull back: The deflector

points upward. Pick-up: While pushing the button: Push forward: The pick-up is lowered. Pull back: The pick-up is raised. It takes around two seconds to lower the pick-up completely so that the supporting wheels can follow the ground

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Fig. 2-7

Fig. 2-8

Fig. 2-7 Reverse function. Applies to feed rollers and pick-up.

Feed in: Move the toggle switch to the rear. Neutral: Move the toggle switch forward for around two seconds and then back to

the centre position. Feed rollers and pick-up stay in neutral position. Reverse: With the toggle switch in the centre position, you reverse by holding down the push-button. Reversing will stop when you release the button.

Fig. 2-8 There are three toggle switches at the front of the control box. One of these controls

the folding of the chute, while the other two switches are for accessories. These switches automatically return to the neutral centre position after being activated.

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Fig. 2-9

Fig. 2-10

Control lights

Fig. 2-9 This light will be illuminated when the control unit is switched on.

Fig. 2-10 The control light on the left is illuminated when the metal detector is active. It turns off

when there is a stoppage caused by metal or if the metal detector is turned off. The control light on the right will illuminate constantly when there is a stoppage

caused by metal. If the light flashes, this indicates that the control box has been turned off or there is a loose connection with the control box on the tractor.

The metal detector turns on each time the control unit is switched on. If you wish to turn off the metal detector, this can be done by pushing the button on the MD control unit on the machine.

Hold the button for about 5 seconds. The control light on the left of the control box then extinguishes. The control light on the left of the control box will remain illuminated until the metal detector is turned off.

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