KUHN PZ 320FC Operation Manual
PZ 320FC
Operatio n ma nual
Issue 04/2009
Date of printing 7.2009
Language EN
From machine number (PIN) VGRA000041
Serial Number (PSN) 03RA01
Reference number ZNA037EN
Identifica ti on of the m achine
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Designation
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Mounted options
Dealer's address
PZ 320FC
VGRA ...............................
Manufacturer’s
Adress
KUHN-GELDROP B.V. retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. All
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KUHN-GELDROP BV
Nuenenseweg 165
5667 KP Geldrop
The Netherlands
Phone +31 40 2893300
Table of contents
Preface..............................................................4
Target group of this operation manual 4
Symbols used 5
Safety instructions ..........................................6
For your safety 6
Safety decals at the machine 7
Who is allowed to operate the machine? 10
Hitching the machine 11
Road transport 12
Working with the machine 13
Unhitching the machine 15
Care and maintenance 16
Further prescriptions 18
Acquaintance with the machine...................19
Designation of the machine 19
Characteristics of the machine 19
Description of the components 20
Technical specifications 21
Delivery and preparation ..............................23
Checking the delivery 23
Hitching the machine ....................................24
Safety 24
General 24
Preparation before hitching 25
Hitching to the 3-point front hitch 26
Coupling the pto drive shaft 27
Connections 28
Preparation for use........................................29
Safety 29
General 30
Top and draft link adjustment 30
Running 31
Table of contents
Parking the machine ..................................... 41
Safety 41
Prior to parking 41
Parking 41
Cleaning of drum skirts/skid discs 41
Cleaning, caring and storing the
machine.......................................................... 42
Preparing for winter 42
Winter storage 42
Maintenance................................................... 43
Safety 43
General 44
Attaching elements 46
Tightening torques 47
Pto drive shaft 48
Lubrication 49
Mowing blades 51
Moving / renewing blade holders 52
Flexible top link 54
Gearboxes 55
Optional equipment....................................... 60
General 60
Troubleshooting ............................................ 61
General 61
Troubleshooting table 61
Disposal of the machine ...............................62
EC Declaration of conformity....................... 63
Index ............................................................... 64
Road transport...............................................32
Safety 32
Before road transport 32
Preparation for road transport 33
Preparation at the field..................................34
Safety 34
Performing settings 34
Prior to mowing 34
Placing into working position 35
Cutting height adjustment 35
Ground pressure 36
Conditioner 37
Use at the field............................................... 39
Safety 39
Using the machine 39
End of mowing 40
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Preface
Preface
Target group of
this operation
manual
This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control,
use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for
a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine.
For your safety
Before starting to adjust and use your machine, familiarise yourself
with this operation manual. By doing so your safety and the best
performance are assured. It is very important to read this manual
carefully before using the machine and to keep it handy. In this way,
you will
• avoid accidents
• respect the warranty conditions and
• always have a functional machine in perfect working order
For the employer
All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly (at
least once a year) in accordance with employers’ liability insurance
association guidelines. Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not
permitted to use the machinery.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your
machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual.
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Preface
Symbols used
In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used:
• A bullet stands at enumerations
> A triangle stands at steps, which you must do
→ An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages
[+] The plus sign shows that it involves optional equipment, which
does not belong to the standard model.
Besides these symbols, pictograms are used, which will help you with
locating of text passages:
TIPThe word “Tip“ shows tips and advices to the use.
The triangle refers to danger at assembling or (adjusting) work.
The key refers to tips at assembling or adjusting work.
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The star shows examples, which are needed for a better
understanding.
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
For your safety
This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific
safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety
instructions
• because of your own safety
• because of the safety of your fellow man
• to guarantee the machine safety
When handling agricultural machinery, wrong behaviour can lead to a
lot of danger. Therefore work with special care and never under
pressure of time.
For the employer
Inform the one who works with this machine frequently about these
safety instructions and according to the legal regulations.
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Safety instructions
Safety decals at
the machine
The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a
safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety
decals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals
and signs that are missing or have become illegible. If original parts on
which a safety decal or sign was installed are replaced, be sure that
the replacement part also displays the current decal or sign.
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Safety instructions
Meaning of the safety
decals
Keep distance of the working machine
Objects can be flung away at very high speed (250 - 300 km/h).
Flunging objects at this speed can not be seen. Flunging objects can
cause serious or deadly injuries.
Shut off engine and remove ignition key
Shut off engine and remove ignition key before performing
maintenance or repeair work. Unintended starting and/or working can
be possible if the engine is not shut off and the ignition key is not
removed. Serious or deadly injuries can be caused.
Do not be situated below a lifted machine
A lifted machine must be adequately supported. A machine can sink
while being below or under it. A sinking machine can cause serious or
deadly injuries.
Do not enter machine components before they have completely
stopped
Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before
touching them. Moving machine components move at high speed and
are not visible. Moving machine components can cause serious
injuries.
Do not move the shielding before complete standstill
Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before
entering the machine. Rotating knives can not be seen. Serious
injuries can occur.
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Safety instructions
Read the operation manual carefully
Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into
operation. Various setup and maintenance procedures require special
settings. Not following these special settings can cause serious or
deadly injuries or machine damage.
Do not find or stop a hydraulic leakage by hand
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Never attempt to find or
even to stop a hydraulic leakage with your hands. High pressure fluid
easily penetrates skin and clothes, causing severe injuries: visit a
doctor immediately when injured.
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Safety instructions
Who is al lo w e d to
operate the
machine?
General
Authorised people only
The machine may be used by authorised people only.
Everyone must be given operating instructions before starting to
operate the machine. It is your responsibility to ensure that anyone
carrying out maintenance or operating the machine is first conversant
with the safety instructions and the operating and maintenance advice
contained in this manual.
Safety is your responsibility
Apply and insist upon application of the safety instructions. Most
accidents are avoidable. Do not run the risk of serious or fatal
accidents through ignorance of these safety instructions.
Wear close fitting clothing
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.
Loose clothing can get stuck between rotating parts. Danger of
serious injury.
Keep the machine clean
Always keep the machine clean to avoid fire risk.
Equip the machine with a 10 litre pressurised water fire extinguisher
to be prepared in case of fire.
Running in an enclosed area
Do not run the machine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous.
Never work on a running machine
Never work on the machine while it is running. Severe injuries can
occur.
No modification of the machine
Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
machine.
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Safety instructions
Hitching the
machine
Increased danger of injury
While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
• prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and
remove the ignition key
• never stay between tractor and machine during hitching
• mount and secure the pto drive shaft at the pto
In case of negligence damages to the machine or serious personal
injuries can occur.
Pto drive shaft operation manual
Regard to the operation manual of the pto drive shaft manufacturer.
Here you find instructions for correct handling of the pto drive shaft.
Negligence can lead to damages at the pto drive shaft and to the
machine.
Fix and check pto drive shaft protection
The rotating pto drive shaft is secured by a pto drive shaft protection.
Take care that the pto drive shaft protection is not damaged. Pto drive
shaft protection must be fixed through the chains, both at tractor and
machine side. Unprotected pto drive shafts can cause serious
personal injuries.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic couplings only pressureless
Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and
machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can
cause accidental movements of the machine.
High pressure in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. All tubes, hoses and
couplings must be controlled regularly for leaks and external
damages. Only use suitable tools when searching for leaks.
Immediately repair damages. Leaking oil can cause injuries and fire.
When having injuries visit a doctor immediately.
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Safety instructions
Road transport
Pay attention to a road-safe condition
When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the
current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs:
• mounting of lighting, warning and protection installations
• comply with the permittable transport dimensions and weights,
maximum permissible axle loads, tyre carrying capacity, total
weights and national speed limits
• taking care of the maximum permitted speed of 40 km/h
In case of negligence, driver and owner of the machine are fully liable.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during
transport. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous
and prohibited.
Changed driving and braking handling
Because of the hitched machine the driving and braking handling
changes. Especially when driving curves the dimensions and mass of
the machine have to be taken into account. A not adapted driving style
can lead to accidents.
Adapted driving speed
Under bad road circumstances and at high driving speeds very high
crafts can appear, which load or overload the tractor and machine to
much. Adapt the driving speed according to the road circumstances.
A not adapted driving speed can lead to accidents.
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Safety instructions
Working with the
machine
First use only after instruction
The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by
employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the
manufacturer. False use after bringing the machine into use without
instructions can cause damages to the machine or accidents.
Take care of technical correct condition
Only bring the machine into use in a technical correct condition. Check
all important parts and replace defective parts before use. Defective
parts can cause material or personal damages.
Do not remove protective covers
The protective covers should not be removed or evaded. Check all
protective covers before using. Unprotected machine parts can cause
heavy or deadly accidents.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during
transport. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous
and prohibited.
Check the direct surroundings
Before driving and bringing into use of the machine the direct
surroundings must be checked. Take care of sufficient view. Only start
driving when no persons or objects are in the direct surroundings.
Perilous injuries can occur.
Tighten bolts and nuts
Check bolts and nuts regularly for being tight and tighten if necessary.
Because of using the machine bolts can get loose. Damages to the
machine or accidents can be caused.
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Safety instructions
Behaviour at troubles
At functional troubles stop and secure the machine immediately.
Remedy the trouble immediately or commission a workshop.
Continuing working with the machine cause accidents or damages.
Pto rotates after disengaging
After disengaging or switching off the pto, the machine will continue
running because of inertia. Keep a safe distance to the machine until
all moving parts really stand still.
Blockage or operation of a security device
In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on
the machine without
• disengaging the tractor pto first
• stopping the engine and
• removing the ignition key
Never be tempted to hand feed or unblock the machine while it is
running. Serious or deadly injuries can occur.
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Safety instructions
Unhitching the
machine
Increased danger of injury
While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
• prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and
remove the ignition key
• never stay between tractor and machine during unhitching
• take care of a level and secure surface for the machine
• place the pto drive shaft at the support or hang it in the chain
• only detach the hydraulic hoses when the hydraulic system at both
tractor and machine is pressureless
In case of negligence heavy or deadly injuries can be the
consequence.
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Safety instructions
Care and
maintenance
Observe the care and maintenance intervals
Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation
manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of
the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused.
Use original parts only
Lots of components have special properties which decides for the
stability and the function of the machine. Only the parts and options
delivered from the manufacturer have been tested and released.
Other products can interrupt the function of the machine or can harm
the security. When using not original parts the warranty and liability of
the manufacturer reduces to nil and void.
At all care and maintenance work:
• switch off pto
• make the hydraulics pressureless
• unhitch the tractor if possible
• switch off the engine and remove the ignition key
• make sure the tractor and machine are positioned on a firm and
level area, support if necessary
• do not use parts of the machine as climbing help, use suitable
climbing helps on the contrary
Only when observing these prescriptions a secured working during
care and maintenance work is guaranteed.
Interrupt electric power supply
Before working on the electrical device, separate this from the electric
power supply. Supplies being charged can cause material or personal
damages.
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Safety instructions
Exchange hydraulic hoses
Hydraulic hoses can age without external recognizable indications.
We therefore recommend to exchange all hydraulic hoses every six
years. Defective hydraulic hoses can cause heavy or deadly injuries.
Careful when cleaning with high-pressure cleaner
The machine can be cleaned with water or steam. Clean bearings,
plastic parts and hydraulic hoses with low pressure only. Too high
pressure can damage these parts.
No aggressive wax additives
When cleaning do not use aggressive wax additives. Bright metal
surfaces can get damaged.
Before welding work
Before welding to the hitched machine, untie the tractor’s battery and
the dynamo. Therefore you will avoid damages to the electrical
installation.
Tighten bolted links
After care and maintenance work all loose bolted links must be
tightened. Because of loose bolted links material damages can be
caused.
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Safety instructions
Further
prescriptions
Observe the prescriptions
Please observe besides these safety instructions
• the accident prevention prescriptions
• the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and
road traffic law rules
• the tips in this operation manual
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Acquaintance with the machine
Designation of the
machine
Intended use of the
machine
Characteristics of
the machine
This chapter contains general information about your machine and
information about:
Acquaintance with the mach ine
• characteristics
• technical specifications
This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for cutting and
conditioning of non or insignificantly ligneous plants, mainly grasses,
taking into account all prescriptions, procedures, etcetera as stated
herein and/or through decals or other signs on the machine.
This machine shall be exclusively used for the normal agricultural
work.
Any use beyond the one stipulated above requires written
authorization of the manufacturer, this may be required for mowing
unusual, non-grass plants as well.
The rotating knives cut the crop. Via the drums the crop is forwarded
to the conditioner. The conditioner bruises the crop and the crop is
formed into a swath.
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Acquaintance with the machine
Description of the
components
Lateral guard
Hitching frame
Front guard
Main frame
Lateral guard
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