LELY Splendimo 550 P Operating Manual

Lely Splendimo 550 P

Operator Manual

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Table of Contents

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Trademarks, Copyright And Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Warranty Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manual Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Receiving and Delivery Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Dealer Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Dealer/Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Explanation of Safety Decals on the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Controls and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Transport Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Tongue Swing Lock Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Cutter Bar Fold Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2

Cutter Bar Lift Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2

Hydraulic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3

Cutter Bars - Raise/Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3

Tongue Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4

Cutter Bars Fold/Unfold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4

Cutter Bar Pitch - Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5

Splendimo 550P S/N 101–157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5

Cutter Bar Pitch - Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6

Splendimo 550P S/N 158–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6

Cutter Bar Flotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7

Cutter Bar Flotation - Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8

Cutter Bar Balance Assembly - Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8

Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

Stopping the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

Hydraulic Pressure - Relieve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

Preparing the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1

Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1

Road Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1

Controls Familiarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-2

PTO Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-2

Sway Blocks - Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-2

Transporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1

Preparing for Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1

Pre-Season Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1

Working on the Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1

Inspection Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1

Preparing the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1

Primary PTO Shaft - Shorten (If Needed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1

Attach Mower to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2

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Hydraulic Hoses - Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3

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Light Harness - Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4

Controller - Prepare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-5

Slip Clutch - Break In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-6

Disconnect Mower from Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-6

Operating the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1

Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1

Personal Protective Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1

Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1

Arriving at the Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1

Recommended Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-2

Splendimo 550P S/N 101–157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-2

Splendimo 550P S/N 158–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-2

Transport Locks - Disengage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-4

Operating the Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-4

Opening the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-4

Steering the Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-5

Steering Around Obstacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-5

Turning Square Corners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-5

180° Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-5

Flotation Pressure - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1

Cutter Bar Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2

Machine - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2

Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2

Maintenance Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-3

Maintenance - Before Each Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4

Maintenance - After Initial 8 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4

Lug Nut - Torque Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4

Maintenance - 8 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5

Tongue Pivot - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5

3-Point Pivot - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5

Overrunning Clutch - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5

Primary PTO Shaft - Grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-6

Secondary PTO Shaft - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-7

Slip Clutch Hub - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-7

Cross PTO Shafts - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-8

Cutter Bars - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-9

Cutter Elements Grease - Check for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-10

Skid Plates - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-10

Timing (Cutter Bars) - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-10

Cutter Blades - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-11

Overall Machine - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-11

Mechanical Drive System - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-11

Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-11

PTO Shaft Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-12

Gearboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-12

Curtain - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-12

Maintenance - 50 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tires and Rims -

Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-13

Cutter Bar Driveshafts - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-13

Jackshaft - Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-14

Maintenance - 100 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-14

Highway Lights - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-14

Hydraulic System - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-14

Gearbox Oil Levels - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-15

Cutter Bar Drive Gearboxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-15

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Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-15

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Maintenance - 500 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-17

Cutter Drive Elements - Change Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-17

Cutter Bar Drive Gearboxes - Change Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-17

Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Rear) - Change Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-18

Swivel Hitch Gearbox (Front) - Change Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-19

Cutter Elements - Replace Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-20

Cutter Disc Assembly - Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-20

Grease - Replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-21

Maintenance - 1000 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-22

Wheel Bearings - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-22

PTO Shafts - Clean and Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-23

Primary PTO Shaft - Remove/Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-23

Secondary PTO Shaft - Remove/Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-24

Cross PTO Shafts - Remove/Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-25

Primary and Cross PTO Shafts - Clean and Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-27

Secondary PTO Shaft - Clean and Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-29

Maintenance - As Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-31

Cutter Blades - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-31

Blades Replacement Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-32

Blades - Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-33

Blade Stops - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-35

Disc Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-35

Leading Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-35

Blades - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-36

Curtains - Check/Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-36

Curtain - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-37

Slip Clutch - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-37

Slip Clutch - Break In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-37

Slip Clutch - Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-38

Slip Clutch Friction Discs - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-38

Slip Clutch Friction Discs - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-39

Slip Clutch - Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-39

Slip Clutch - Assemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-39

Timing (Cutter Bars) - Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-40

Direction of Rotation - Cutter Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-42

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-42

Preparing for Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-42

Removing from Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-42

Schematics and Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-1

Electrical Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-1

Theory of Operation - Cutter Bar Lift/Flotation Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-4

Hydraulic Operation - Cutter Bars (Raise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-4

Hydraulic Operation - Cutter Bars (Lowered). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-5

Hydraulic Operation - Cutter Bars (Adjust Flotation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-6

Troubleshooting - Cutter Bar Lift/Flotation Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

lic Connections - Swing & Fold Circuits (S/N 101–223

Hydrau

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-7

Hydraulic Connections - Swing & Fold Circuits (S/N 224–Up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-9

Theory of Operation - Swing & Fold Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-10

Hydraulic Schematic - Solenoid Valve Block (S/N 101–223) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-11

Hydraulic Schematic - Solenoid Valve Block (S/N 224–Up). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-12

Troubleshooting - Swing & Fold Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1

Machine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2

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Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1

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Preparation for Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1

Lay Out Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1

Wheels - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1

Curtain Support - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1

Curtains - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-2

Headstock, PTO Shield, and Toolbox - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-6

Light Mounts - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-7

Decals - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-9

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1

Wear Plates Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1

Swath Wheel Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1

Feed Assist Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-2

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Section 1: Introduction

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TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER

Lely, Astronaut, Astri, Atlantis, Attis, AWS, C4C, Calm, Caltive, Commodus, Compedes, Cosmix, Discovery, F4C, Fertiliner, Gravitor, Grazeway, Hibiscus, Hubble, Juno, L4C, Lely Center, Lelywash, Lotus, Luna, Nautilus, Orbiter, Quaress, Qwes, SAE, Shuttle, Splendimo, Storm, T4C, Tigo, Vector, Viseo, Voyager, Walkway and Welger are registered trademarks of the Lely Group.

The right of exclusive use belongs to the companies of the Lely Group. All rights reserved. The information given in this publication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale. Certain products may not be available in individual countries and products supplied may differ from those illustrated. No part of this publication may be copied or published by means of printing, photocopying, microfilm or any other process whatsoever without prior permission in writing by Lely Holding S.àr.l. Although the contents of this publication have been compiled with the greatest possible care, Lely cannot accept liability for any damage that might arise from errors or omissions in this publication.

The English language manual is the original manual. Translations into other languages use the English language manual as the source document. Lely accepts no liability for discrepancies between the original English language manual and versions in other languages. If there is a conflict over the content and accuracy of any translated manual, the English language manual is the authority document.

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PREFACE

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Warranty Conditions

Excluded from this warranty are any cost or expenses due to:

• Abnormal use of the equipment which is not according to the specifications stated in the Operator Manual.

• The result of any intervention by technicians other than Lely service technicians or technicians who have Lely’s approval to perform certain duties.

• The result of any modification done by the operator or third parties without Lely's foreknowledge and/or authorization.

• Incidents such as freezing, ice, fire, lightning, flood, inundation or any other form of excessive water.

• The use of cleaning agents for washing of the Lely Splendimo 550 P. This can cause damage to the Lely Splendimo 550 P. All parts damaged as a result of the use of cleaning agents will be excluded from warranty.

• Damage to the electrical system as a result of vermin or the like.

For those parts that fail under normal operating conditions, the factory will make replacement parts available, free of charge, for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase.

The warranty shall not apply if the instructions mentioned in this manual have not been followed completely or correctly. Nor will the warranty apply if you or third parties modify the machine without our foreknowledge and/or authorization.

Warranty does not apply to consequential damage which does not involve the machine itself.

All the systems are tested. However in the event of a malfunction Lely cannot be held responsible for consequential damage.

Manual Contents

This manual contains the information necessary to operate the Lely Splendimo. It also includes maintenance information that can be done by an operator.

Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate the Lely Splendimo. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional information.

All information in this manual has been compiled with care. Lely shall not be liable for errors or faults in this manual. The recommendations are meant to serve as guidelines. All instructions, pictures and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information that was available at the time of publication. Your Lely Splendimo may comprise improvements, features or options that are not covered in this manual.

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Registration

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The Type and Serial Number Plate is on the inner left-hand side of main frame.

Always include the type and serial numbers of your product when you contact your local Lely service provider or order spare parts.

Serial number is listed in the location labeled “VIN” (Vehicle Identification Number).

We suggest you complete the table below with the type and serial numbers of your product. This makes sure you can easily find the information.

Type Number

Serial Number

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RECEIVING AND DELIVERY REPORT

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Dealer Preparation

Check or perform the following:

___ Check that all loose items are included with machine.

___ Inspect safety signs, operating decals, and shields for transit damage.

___ Finish assembling machine. Refer to page 65-1.

___ Inspect tires and rims for damage.

___ Ensure tires are inflated to 200 kPa (2 bar) and wheel lug bolt torque is 270

Nm (27.0 kgm).

___ Check oil level in cutter bar drive elements and main drive gearboxes.

___ Check condition of cutter bar curtains.

___ Check blade retaining clips for any damage and ensure they are securely

fastened to blade pin and disc.

___ Ensure all cutter blades pivot freely.

___ Check PTO shafts and shielding for proper installation.

___ Ensure hazard signs and lights are installed as shown (1).

___ Check that correct hydraulic couplers that match tractor are installed and

do not leak.

___ Inspect hydraulic systems for leaks and check for proper operation.

___ Check that reflector decals are installed as shown.

___ Run mower and check all phases of operation.

___ Check transport locks on tongue swing and cutter bar lift functions for

proper operation. Refer to “Transport Locks,” page 15-1.

___ Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 20-1. Check gearboxes and cutter

elements for leakage.

___ Complete “Dealer/Customer Information” on next page.

___ Record model and serial number as described on page 3.

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dealer owner

address address

city city

state / province state / province

zip / postal code zip / postal code

country country

phone number phone number

email address email address

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Section 5: Safety Instructions

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• Use the machine only for the purpose for which it was designed.

• Follow all prevailing safety regulations, including those laid down in this manual and indicated on the machine.

• Operate this machine in a safe way.

• The machine should be operated by authorized persons only.

• Be alert and observe all safety precautions.

• Ensure that all safety guards and protection devices are in place.

• Keep out of reach of moving parts.

• Stop the engine, PTO, and moving parts before adjusting, cleaning or lubricating the machine.

• Take care that nobody is within the dangerous zone while the machine is in operation and ensure that people are kept well away from the machine. This is especially important when working along roads and near or on fields that are accessible to the public.

• Always use a tractor with a cab.

• Clear the field of any objects that could be thrown up by the machine.

• Observe prevailing legislation for public road transport.

• Use flashing lights or other safety signs, when required.

• Do not stand on the machine.

• Use genuine Lely parts only.

• Remove the pressure from hydraulic systems before starting work on them and/or before coupling/ uncoupling hydraulic hoses.

• Use protective clothing, gloves and/or safety glasses if required.

• Clean the safety signs regularly so that they can be read at all times.

General safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in appropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed.

A signal word “DANGER”, “WAR NING”, or “CAUTION” is used with the safety alert symbol.

Safety signs with signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” are located near specific hazards.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully before handling the machine.

Observe instructions and safety rules during operation.

• Danger: Rotating blades can throw objects 30 m or more. Death or serious injury possible.

Maintain a sufficient, safe distance from the machine as long as the tractor engine is running.

• Danger: Contact with rotating blades can dismember or kill.

Maintain a sufficient, safe distance from the machine as long as the tractor engine is running.

• War ning: Folding and lifted parts can crush.

Keep away from the folding areas and raised machine parts. Engage lock before working under mower.

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• Never exceed the maximum PTO speed which is obligatory for the machine.

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• Danger: Entanglement in rotating PTO shaft can result in death or serious injury.

• Read the operating instructions of the PTO shaft.

• Never use a PTO shaft without protection.

• Ensure PTO shaft is securely attached at both ends.

• Stop engine and ensure PTO shaft is stopped before working on PTO

shaft.

• War ning: Use Shutdown Procedure before servicing, cleaning, repairing, or transporting machine. Refer to page 20-1.

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• War ning: Improper towing and excessive speed or

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braking while transporting on a highway may result in loss of control. Equipment damage, injury, or death are possible.

• Do not tow equipment at speeds over 32 km/h. Obey applicable laws concerning road use. Use good judgment and drive carefully.

• Use tractor that is large enough and properly ballasted for sufficient steering and braking control. Minimum tractor mass is 1905 kg. Ensure machine is securely attached to the lower two arms of the 3-point hitch.

• Place machine components in transport positions and install locks. Raise and stow tongue jack.

• Connect and use equipment highway lights.

• Danger: Contact with rotating blades can dismember or kill. Rotating blades can throw objects 30 m or more.

• Stay away from operating mower.

• Keep curtains down and shields closed.

• Do not mow near traveled highways.

• Keep operating mower down on ground.

• No riders allowed.

• Enclosed tractor cab is required.

WARNING: Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions, or those that follow within this manual, could result in serious injury or death. This machine is to be used only for those purposes for which it was intended, as explained in this Operator’s and Maintenance Manual.

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Section 10: Introduction

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Splendimo 550 P mowers are designed solely for use in mowing agricultural crops. These machines are not equipped with any means of crop conditioning. Swath width is adjustable with the use of a swath board or swath wheel.

DANGER: Rotating blades can throw objects up to 30 m or more, which can strike motorists or pedestrians.

Do not mow on road right-of-ways including roadside ditches, banks, or shoulders along traveled highways.

Always use the machine in accordance with the instructions contained in this Operator’s Manual, safety signs on the machine, and other material provided by Lely.

Proper maintenance and repair is essential for safety, and for efficient operation of the machine. Do not use the machine if it is not in suitable operating condition.

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• Lely Splendimo 550 P trailed mowers attach to lower links of tractor 3-point hitch. Lower half (2) of

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swivel gearbox pivots from side to side independently of top half. This allows tight turns in any direction with no concern of damage to PTO shaft (1).

• Splendimo 550 P mowers are configured for 1000 rpm PTO operation only. There is no provision for field conversion to 540 rpm PTO operation.

• Two independently mounted cutter bars (3) hydraulically fold forward for transport, allowing transport width of 2.6 m. Cutting width is 5.5 m.

• During operation, mower can be offset to either side of tractor by means of hydraulic cylinder (6).

• The cutter bars are attached to main frame by means of a 3-point linkage with ball joints. As a result, cutter bars can follow ground contours independently of the main frame.

• Hydraulic cylinder (5) lifts the cutter bars out of the crop. A hydraulic accumulator (7) maintains an adjustable level of pressure in cylinder (5) while mowing, which provides desired amount of cutter bar

flotation. Refer to page 15-7.

• An adjustable stop on hydraulic cylinder (4) controls pitch of cutter bars and resulting crop stubble

height while mowing. Refer to page 15-5.

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• Cutter bars are fitted with mower discs, complete with the Lely

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SPLENDIMO CLIP quick-change system (1). The cutter bar is composed of cutting units according to the modular Lely system. These elements as well as the intermediate spacers are torqued together by a connecting rod (2).

• The first cutting unit (drive element) is driven from the top. A spring steel shaft, which is driven from the first cutting unit, drives the other units of the cutter bar. This configuration helps to reduce power consumption.

• Cutter elements rotate either clockwise or counterclockwise as viewed from

top. Refer to page 50-42.

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Section 15: Controls and Adjustments

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DANGER: Contact with rotating blades may result in serious injury or death.

• Stay away from rotating blades.

• Do not lift or reach under cutter bar deflector curtain.

• Keep all folding shields down.

• Do not operate with cutter bar raised; blades will be exposed.

• Never allow anyone to ride or stand on mower. You could fall into blade area.

Follow Shutdown Procedure , page 20-1, before servicing, repairing, and

making any machine adjustments or setting changes.

This section contains the following information:

• operational adjustment procedures

• recommended initial settings

TRANSPOR T LOCKS

Tongue Swing Lock Valves

Center machine behind tractor before engaging lock. Refer to page 15-4. (1) Locked: Ensure lock valve handles at tractor couplers are both

perpendicular to control valve circuit hoses.

(2) Unlocked: Ensure lock valve handles at tractor couplers are in-line

with control valve circuit hoses.

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Cutter Bar Fold Lock

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

1 2 3

UNLOCKED

2 3 4

LOCKED

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Ensure fold cylinders are fully extended before engaging or disengaging

cylinder stop (1). Refer to page 15-4.

Locked: Ensure cylinder stop (1) is installed around rod of fold cylinder (3) and secured with D-pin (2) as shown. Repeat for other side.

Unlocked: Ensure cylinder stop (1) is secured to cutter bar lift frame with Dpin (2) as shown.

Cutter Bar Lift Lock

To L oc k:

Step 1: Fully raise cutter bars. Step 2: Remove D-pin (2) and lock bar (3) from storage brackets (1). Step 3: Secure lock bar (3) to cylinder mount (5) using hitch pin (4) and

hairpin clip (6).

Step 4: Secure D-pin (2) in storage brackets (1) for safekeeping.

To U nl ock:

Step 1: Fully raise cutter bars. Step 2: Remove D-pin (2) from storage brackets (1). Step 3: Remove hairpin clip (6) and hitch pin (4). Step 4: Remove lock bar (3) from cylinder mount (5). Step 5: Secure lock bar (3) to storage brackets (1) with D-pin (2). Step 6: Secure hitch pin (4) in cylinder mount (5) with hairpin clip (6) for

safekeeping.

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HYDRAULIC FUNCTIONS

Serial Number 550 P: 101-157

Serial Number 550 P: 158-

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Mower requires two tractor hydraulic remote valves for proper operation.

Hoses (1) with lock valves supply oil to control valve (5). Depending on position of controller switch (7), solenoids in control valve (5) direct oil from hoses (1) to either tongue swing cylinder (4) or cutter bar fold cylinders (not shown).

Hoses (2) without transport lock valves supply oil directly to cutter bar pitch control cylinder (3) and cutter bar lift cylinder (6).

Cutter Bars - Raise/Lower

Move tractor hydraulic control for remote valve & hoses (2) in one direction to raise cutter bars, move in the opposite direction to lower. If control movement is undesirable, switch hoses (2) at remote valve couplers.

When raising cutter bars, pitch control cylinder (3) will retract first, then lift cylinder (6) will retract.

When lowering cutter bars, pitch control cylinder (3) will extend first, then lift cylinder (6) will extend.

Some tractors have detents which will not allow the hydraulic control to return to NEUTRAL on its own. Control must be returned to NEUTRAL manually to prevent overheating of the hydraulic system. Layout of controls varies with tractor model. Consult your tractor operator’s manual for further details.

A slight delay in cutter bar raise/lower is normal. Pressure inside lift circuit accumulator must change accordingly before cutter bars will raise or lower.

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Step 1: Ensure controller switch (2) is in the left-hand “N” position. Step 2: Move tractor hydraulic control for remote valve and hoses (1) in one

direction to swing mower towards the left, or move control in the opposite direction to swing mower towards the right.

Cutter Bars Fold/Unfold

Step 1: Reduce engine speed to low idle and disengage power takeoff (PTO).

NOTICE: Never engage PTO while cutter bars are folded in for transport. Damage to PTO shafts will result.

Step 2: Use tongue swing function as described above to ensure tongue and

mower are centered behind tractor.

Step 3: Ensure cutter bars are raised off of ground. Step 4: Press and hold controller switch (2) in the right-hand fold position. Step 5: Move tractor hydraulic control for remote valve & hoses (1) in one

direction to fold cutter bars in for transport, or move control in the opposite direction to unfold cutter bars to operating position.

Step 6: When fold/unfold is complete, release switch (2) so it returns to the “N”

position.

Proceed as follows before transporting:

• Fully raise cutter bars.

• Adjust pitch control to position (1) as shown on next page.

• Install transport locks. Refer to page 15-1.

• Refer to “Preparing for Transport,” page 30-1.

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CUTTER BAR PITCH - ADJUST

FRONT

Position 1

Position 4

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Cutter bar pitch affects quality of cut.

Lighter crop may require tilting cutter bars farther forward (Position 4) to cut crop shorter and minimize streaking. In this position the cutter bars are more vulnerable to stone damage. Use of machine at this position should be minimized.

To adju st:

Step 1: Fully raise cutter bars and engage cutter bar lift lock as described

on page 15-2.

Step 2: Remove hairpin clip (C) and remove pin (A). Step 3: Align hole in cylinder rod with desired hole in cylinder stop (B).

Position (1) results in highest cut, position (4) results in lowest cut. Refer to table below for recommended initial settings.

Alfalfa Grasses

Pitch

Control

Setting

Step 4: Install pin (A) and hairpin clip (C). Step 5: Fully raise cutter bars and disengage cutter bar lift lock. Refer to

(2) (2) or (3) (3) or (4) (1) (1) (1)

Each consecutive hole changes blade cutting height approximately 13 mm.

page 15-2.

Short

Crop

Rocky

Field

Muddy

Field

Cane

Crops

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CUTTER BAR PITCH - ADJUST

FRONT

Position 2

Position 7

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Cutter bar pitch affects quality of cut.

Lighter crop may require tilting cutter bars farther forward (Position 7) to cut crop shorter and minimize streaking. In this position the cutter bars are more vulnerable to stone damage. Use of machine at this position should be minimized.

Only use position (1) when folded for transport to prevent front of cutter bars from settling.

To adjust:

Step 1: Fully raise cutter bars and engage cutter bar lift lock as described

on page 15-2.

Step 2: Remove hairpin clip (C) and remove pin (A). Step 3: Align hole in cylinder rod with desired hole in cylinder stop (B).

Position (2) results in highest cut, position (7) results in lowest cut. Refer to table below for recommended initial settings.

Alfalfa Grasses

Short

Crop

Rocky

Field

Muddy

Field

Pitch Control Setting

(4) (5) or (6) (6) or (7) (2) (2) (2)

Each consecutive hole changes blade cutting height approximately 8 mm.

Step 4: Install pin (A) and hairpin clip (C). Step 5: Fully raise cutter bars and disengage cutter bar lift lock. Refer to

page 15-2.

Cane

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CUTTER BAR FLOTATION

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Correct flotation requires approximately (45–57 kg) ground force at outer corners of cutter bars as shown.

• Cutter bars should be as light as possible without missing too much crop due to bouncing.

• Measure ground force by lifting with a spring scale at outer edge of curtain support frames (1). Cutter bars should lift off the ground when scale reads 45–57 kg. To check this, mower must be in operating position and cutter bars must be fully lowered to the ground.

Check and adjust flotation if one of the following has taken place:

• Weight has been added to or removed from cutter bars, including crop debris.

• Mower is operated with a different tractor.

Different tire sizes and PTO shaft heights from one tractor to another may affect flotation.

• Field terrain conditions have changed.

• Any flotation system components have been changed.

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Cutter Bar Flotation - Adjust

59 bar

(850 psi)

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Step 1: Ensure cutter bars are folded out to operating position. Refer to page 15-4. Step 2: Turn valve handle (2) in front of tongue fully counterclockwise to the open position. Step 3: Use tractor hydraulic control to fully raise cutter bars. Keep tractor hydraulics

engaged for a few seconds until pressure reading on gauge (1) stops increasing, then return tractor hydraulic control to the NEUTRAL position.

Pressure reading on gauge (1) should hold steady at maximum tractor pressure.

Step 4: Turn valve handle (2) fully clockwise to the closed position. Step 5: Move tractor hydraulic control for cutter bar raise/lower circuit to FLOAT position. Step 6: Slowly turn valve handle (2) counterclockwise until gauge (1) pressure reading

begins to decrease.

Cutter bars will lower as gauge pressure decreases.

Step 7: Turn valve handle (2) fully clockwise to the closed position when gauge reading is

approximately 59 bar (850 psi).

Gauge reading may raise slightly at this point, then should hold steady. Repeat Steps 6–7 as needed.

Step 8: Move tractor hydraulic control back to NEUTRAL position and check cutter bar

flotation as described on previous page.

Step 9: Gauge reading is only an indication of system pressure. If further adjustment is

necessary to achieve desired flotation as described on previous page, repeat Steps 1–8 as needed.

A higher pressure reading in Step 7 equates to a lighter flotation setting, lower pressure equates to a heavier flotation setting.

Cutter Bar Balance Assembly - Adjust

Step 1: Swing cutter bar assemblies out to operating position and

leave in the raised position.

Step 2: Adjust spring (3) until the cutter bar is heavier on the inside

of the cutter bar assembly than the outside.

To make heavier:

• Loosen lock nut (1) and tighten lock nut (2).

• Tighten lock nut (1) when after setting is reached.

To make lighter:

• Loosen lock nut (2) and tighten lock nut (1).

• Tighten lock nut (2) when after setting is reached.

Step 3: Adjust both springs evenly. Step 4: Repeat for other side.

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STOPPING THE MACHINE

When stopping machine, use the following shutdown procedure:

Step 1: Reduce engine speed to low idle. Step 2: Disengage power takeoff (PTO). Wait for blade rotation to stop. Step 3: Engage tractor park brake. Step 4: Lower cutter bars to the ground unless mechanically supported with cutter bar lift lock as

described on page 15-2.

Step 5: Shut off engine and remove key.

NOTICE: For your safety and the safety of others, use this procedure before servicing, cleaning, unclogging or inspecting implement.

A variation of the above procedure may be used if so instructed within this manual or your tractor manual, or if an emergency requires it.

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE - RELIEVE

Use the following procedure to remove all hydraulic pressure before storing machine for a prolonged period of time or before working on hydraulic system.

Step 1: Ensure tongue and mower are centered behind tractor. Step 2: Fold cutter bar into transport position and install cutter bar fold locks

as described on page 15-4.

Step 3: Fully raise cutter bar and engage cutter bar lift lock as described on

page 15-2.

Step 4: Secure pitch control cylinder stop in position (1) as described on page

15-5.

Step 5: Turn valve (C) counterclockwise to open and move tractor hydraulic

control for cutter bar lift circuit to FLOAT position. Ensure pressure gauge (B) reading drops to zero. This will relieve pressure from lift circuit.

Step 6: Ensure tongue swing/cutter bar fold lock valves are unlocked as

shown on page 15-1.

Step 7: Move tractor hydraulic control for swing/fold circuit to FLOAT position

and cycle controller switch (A) from “N” to fold and back. This will relieve pressure from swing and fold circuits.

Step 8: Shut off engine and remove key.

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