KUHN GMD 600, GMD 700 Operators Manual
ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GMD 600 - 700
MULTIDISC MOWER
N° 95002 B.GB - 02.97
DEAR OWNER,
In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought,
research and improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that
you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have
purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to
receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your
machine. The performance you get from this machine is largely dependant upon how well you
read and understand this manual and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME THAT
YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this
manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE.
Your KUHN dealer will instruct you on the general operation of your machine. He is interested
that you get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions
that may arise regarding the operation of the KUHN machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts.
These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the
machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacements.
When ordering service parts it is important that you indicate the type of machine concerned
and its serial number.
For this reason please complete the model identification plate diagram below with the required
information. This will provide you with an easy reference for future service parts orders.
ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
KUHN is continually striving to improve its products and, therefore, reserves the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any
obligations to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
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CONTENTS
Page
Safety 2
Safety decals 8
Technical specifications 10
Assembly 11
General information 17
Adapting to the tractor 18
P.T.O. shaft 20
Transport 21
Working position and adjustments 22
Cutting height 23
Safety breakaway 24
Parking the machine 25
Operating the mower 26
Lubrication 27
Adjustments and maintenance 28
Inspection of knives & securing elements 32
Optional equipment 34
Trouble shooting guide 38
Storing the mower 39
Limited warranty 40
Copyright 1997 KUHN S.A.
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SAFETY
The symbol above is used throughout this manual every time recommendations are made concerning your safety,
the safety of others, or the good operation of the machine.
These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators.
DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE
GMD 600 - 700 Disc Mowers must only be used for the work which they have been designed : mowing on the ground
of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding livestock.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified
by the manufacturer.
Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.
Designated use of the machine also means :
- following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer ;
- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufacturer.
GMD 600 - 700 Disc Mowers must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar
with machine specifications and operation and are aware of any danger involved.
The operator must imperatively respect current legislation concerning :
- accident prevention,
- work safety,
- public traffic circulation.
All safety advice indicated on the machine must be strictly observed.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine modifications carried out by the operator
himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.
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6. Use a tractor equipped with a safety cab. Keep windows and roof hatch closed for reduced sound level while
operating the PTO driven implement.
7. Before starting up the machine and beginning work, check the surrounding area (beware of children !). Make
sure there is sufficient visibility. Keep all people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine (risk
of projection!).
8. Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in transport is strictly forbidden.
9. Machine must only be attached to tractor using means provided and in accordance with current safety
standards.
10. When attaching or removing the machine, place the parking stand into the corresponding position.
11. Special care should be taken when attaching or removing the machine from the tractor.
12. Before attaching the machine, ensure that the front tractor axle is sufficiently ballasted.
Ballast is to be placed on the supports provided in accordance with instructions of the tractor manufacturer.
13. Do not surpass the maximum axle load or the overall transport weight as prescribed by the tractor manufacturer.
14. Do not surpass the maximum transport width authorized by road traffic regulations.
15. Before transporting the machine on public roads, ensure that all legally required guards and indicators (lights,
reflectors ...) are in place and in good operation.
16. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods ...) must be positioned so that they cannot be set off accidently,
risking accident or damage.
17. Before transport on public roads, locate the machine into its transport position as instructed in this operators
manual.
18. Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is operating.
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine are in accordance with work safety and road
traffic regulations.
BASIC PRINCIPLES
1. In addition to the recommendations given in this manual, legislation on work safety and accident prevention
must also be respected.
2. Advice is indicated on the machine, specifying safety recommendations in order to prevent accidents.
3. Before travelling on public roads, the operator must ensure that the machine conforms to road traffic regulations.
4. Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with all machine controls, handling devices and their
functions. Once at work, it is too late to do so !
5. Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving elements.
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19. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as roads and paths.
Always avoid abrupt changes of direction.
20. Precision steering, tractor adherence, road holding and efficient braking are influenced by the type of
implement, weight, ballast of front axle, ground or road conditions. It is therefore of utmost importance to be
cautious in every given situation.
21. Be particularly cautious when turning corners, paying attention to machine overhang, length, height and weight.
22. Before operating the machine, ensure that all safety guards are firmly in place and in good condition. If worn
or damaged, replace immediately.
23. Before operating the machine, check tightness of nuts and bolts, particularly on tool fixing elements (blades,
tines, knives, spades ...). Retighten if necessary.
24. Keep clear of the machine operating area.
25. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or
pneumatic controls.
26. Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off the engine, remove
ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
27. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine unless the hand brake is tight and/or stops have been placed
under the wheels.
28. Before any adjustments, maintenance or repairs are carried out, ensure that the machine cannot be started
up accidentally.
ATTACHMENT
1. When attaching or removing the machine from the tractor, position hydraulic lift control lever in such a way that
it cannot be set off accidentally.
2. When attaching the machine to tractor 3-point linkage, ensure that diameter of link pins corresponds to diameter
of ball joints.
3. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist in the lifting zone of the 3-point linkage !
4. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine when operating the outer control lever of the lift mechanism.
5. In transport, the machine lift mechanism should be stabilized by tractor tie rods to avoid floatation and side
shifting.
6. When transporting the machine in the raised position, lock the lift control lever in place.
7. Do not operate the machine with narrow wheeltrack tractors when working or transporting on uneven or sloping
terrain.
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POWER TAKE-OFF
1. Only use PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.
2. PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition.
3. Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport.
4. Before attaching or removing the PTO shaft, disengage PTO shaft, turn off engine and remove ignition key.
5. If a primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or a free wheel, these must be fitted on the machine PTO.
6. Ensure that PTO shaft is always correctly fitted and locked into place.
7. Make sure guards are correctly in place and secured with the safety chains provided.
8. Before engaging PTO, ensure that PTO speed and direction are in accordance with manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
9. Before engaging PTO, keep all people and animals clear from the machine.
10. Never engage PTO shaft when tractor motor is turned off.
11. Never surpass PTO angle recommended by the manufacturer.
12. WARNING ! Rotating elements can continue turning momentarily after PTO is disengaged. Keep clear until all
rotating elements are at a standstill.
13. When removing the machine, locate PTO shaft on the supports provided.
14. Fit safety cap on tractor PTO.
15. Replace any worn or damaged PTO guards immediately.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
1. WARNING ! Hydraulic system is under pressure.
2. When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders, ensure that connections have been made correctly, as per
manufacturers instructions.
3. Before connecting hoses to the tractor hydraulics, ensure that tractor and machine circuits are not under
pressure.
4. It is strongly recommended that the operator marks the hydraulic connections between tractor and machine to
avoid making a wrong connection. WARNING ! Functions could be reversed (for example : lift/lower).
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5. Check hydraulic hoses regularly ! Worn or damaged hoses must be replaced immediately.
Replacement parts must be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations concerning specifications and
quality.
6. Should a leak be found, take all necessary precautions to avoid accidents.
7. Any liquid under pressure (particularly oil from hydraulics) can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury. If
injured, see a doctor immediately, there could be danger of infection.
8. Before any adjustments, maintenance or repairs are carried out, lower the machine, depressurize the circuit,
turn off the engine and remove ignition key.
MAINTENANCE
1. Before checking any machine malfunction and before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage
PTO, turn off engine and remove ignition key.
2. Check tightness of nuts and bolts regularly. Retighten if necessary.
3. If the machine is raised, prop it up in a stable position before carrying out any maintenance work.
4. When replacing a working part, wear protection gloves and only use standardized tools.
5. It is forbidden to discard any oil, grease or filters. These must be given to waste disposal organisations to protect
the environment.
6. Disconnect power source before any work is done on the electric system.
7. Check safety guards regularly, particularly those that are subject to wear. Replace immediately if damaged.
8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer. Use
only genuine KUHN parts !
9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery
terminals.
10.Repairs on elements under pressure or tension (springs, accumulators etc.) must only be carried out by
competent persons with standardized equipment.
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SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use a tractor equipped with an enclosed cab with windows made of safety glass and kept closed. It is
recommended to fit polycarbonate screens inside the tractor safety cab's side and rear windows or to install mesh
guards on the exterior of them.
2. Stay a safe distance away from the mower when discs are rotating.
3. For safe machine operation, it is imperative that cutting tools be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. Use only the tool outfit supplied with the machine.
4. Each time before using the mower, inspect condition of cutting elements (knives, discs). Replace any missing,
worn or damaged cutting elements immediately. Use only genuine KUHN spare parts.
5. To avoid creating dangerous out of balance forces, always replace missing, damaged or worn knives in pairs.
6. When replacing knives or discs, systematically inspect their securing elements as per the manufacturers
recommendations.
7. Regularly inspect the disc mowers protection cover. Worn or damaged protection covers must be replaced
immediately.
8. Protection devices (such as guards, shields etc.) are intended to prevent stones, rocks or other foreign objects
from being projected. They also prevent access to the machines danger zones. Therefore, it is imperative that
protection devices are put in place and properly secured each time before using the machine.
9. Crushing and shearing zones which could cause serious bodily injury when changing the machine from transport
to work position and vice versa may exist. To prevent possible injury, be extra careful when maneuvering and
ensure that everyone is at a safe distance away from the machine.
10.PTO drive to the mower must never be engaged unless the cutterbar skid shoes are in contact with the ground
and the protective cover is folded down.
11.Ground of the pastures to be mown must be free of foreign objects.
12.Even when the machine is used in accordance with its purpose, objects may be projected. It is therefore
imperative that everyone be kept away from the danger zone, that extra care be taken and that extra precaution
(such as safety indicators) be taken when mowing pastures alongside roads or near public areas (parks, schools
etc.).
13.Never mow in reverse.
14.When disengaging the PTO drive, moving parts continue to rotate for some time. Wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop before approaching the machine.
15.If an obstruction is hit, stop the tractor immediately, disengage PTO drive, turn off engine, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
Check the entire machine for any damage before resuming work.
16.It is strongly recommended to have your machine checked by your dealer after each season, especially blades
and discs and their fixing devices (nuts, bolts etc.).
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SAFETY DECALS
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PICTORIALS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS
INDICATED. THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE
PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU. THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING.
KEEP THE PICTORIALS LEGIBLE. IF THEY ARE NOT, REPLACE THEM.
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Number of discs 6 7
Width of cut 2.40 m / 7' 10" 2.80 m / 9' 2"
PTO power requirement 30 kW (42 hp) 36 kW (50 hp)
P.TO. speed 540 rpm 540 rpm
Disc speed 2986 rpm 2986 rpm
Width in transport position *0.23 m (9") wider than tractor width*
Lift system hydraulic hydraulic
Weight (approx.) 494 kg / 1086 lbs 527 kg / 1160 lbs
Bevel gearbox oil capacity
Oil quality : SAE 80 GL4 (EP)
Cutterbar oil capacity 2.00 l / 4.25 US pint
Oil quality : SAE 80 GL4 (EP) 3.5 Imp pint
* Applicable if machine is attached in such a way that a 5 cm / 2" distance "A" is respected (see page 18).
TYPE GMD 600 GMD 700
0.45 l / 1 US pint
0.75 Imp pint
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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ASSEMBLY
To facilitate shipping of the GMD 600 and 700 disc mowers, certain parts or assemblies are partially disassembled
to reduce bulk. To assemble these parts proceed as follows :
1. Mounting chassis to cutterbar
Make sure that the bore of nylon bushings is clean and well greased. Remove protective paint from the front cover
of bevel gearbox where bushings make contact. Chock chassis. Pull parking stand control lever (C) backwards and
swing it to the right (looking in the direction of travel). Attach chassis to cutterbar with 2 self-locking screws (B) ( M
16 x 50) and 2 washers (A) (dia. 16.5 x 60) as shown in photo 1 and figure 1. Torque : 30 daNm/220 ft.lbs.
Install compensating spring rod (N) in its housing (O) (photo 1).
FOR YOUR SAFETY BE SURE TO CHOCK CHASSIS CORRECTLY.
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2. Fitting the break-away latch
Fit break-away latch (P) on headstock yoke (Q) and
main frame yoke (R) with 2 pins (S) and 4 roll pins (T)
(dia. 6 x 36) as shown in photo 2.
3. Assembly of belt shield and belts
- Install the inner belt shield (D) (photo 3) in place and
secure with the 3 spacer bolts (E) taped on the stop
chain.
- Install closing plate (F) equipped with elastic nut as
shown in photo 3.
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- Install belts (G) (photo 3) on pulleys and tension
them by tightening screw (H) (photo 3 A).
- Belt tension is correct if deflection does not exceed
10 mm (2/5") when belt is pressed upon with a force
of 3.5 kg (8 lbs) at mid distance between pulleys.
- When correct tension has been obtained, tighten
lock nut (J) (photo 3 A).
- Attach outer belt shield (X) with 3 washers and 3 cap
nuts (I) (photo 4).
- Assemble closing plate and outer belt shield with
one self-locking screw (K) (M 8 x 16) (photo 4).
4. Frame pipe and lift bracket assembly
- After cleaning attach frame pipe (L) (photo 5) to bevel
gearbox with 4 screws (M) (M 16 x 40). (Torque : 21
daNm / 155 ft.lbs).
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