LELY Splendimo 900 M Operator's Manual

Lely Splendimo

900 M

M-H021.1004EN

Operator Manual

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PREFACE

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

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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.

Warranty Conditions

For those parts that fall 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, or if they 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 authorisation.

Registration

The Type and Serial Number Plate is on the front of the headstock.

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

Type and Serial Number Plate

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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Table of Contents

1.

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

1.1 Cutter Bar.................................................................................................................................1-2

1.2 Hydraulic System.....................................................................................................................1-3

1.3 Optional Extras Lely Splendimo 900 M....................................................................................1-3

1.3.1 Wear Plates.............................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.2 Topping Skids..........................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.3 Agitators...................................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.4 Crop Divider.............................................................................................................................1-4

1.3.5 Swath Wheel Kit.......................................................................................................................1-4

2. Safety...................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Signal Words............................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Explanation of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M..............................................2-2

2.4 Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M....................................................2-3

3. Operation.............................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Connect the Splendimo to the Tractor.....................................................................................3-1

3.2 Disconnect the Splendimo from the Tractor.............................................................................3-2

3.3 Move the Splendimo to the Transport Position........................................................................3-3

3.4 Move the Splendimo from the Transport Position to the Working Position..............................3-5

3.5 Move the Splendimo from the Working Position to the Headland Position..............................3-5

3.6 Start Mowing............................................................................................................................3-6

3.7 Stop Mowing............................................................................................................................3-7

4. Test and Adjustment..........................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Adjust the Mowing Height........................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Adjust the Ground Pressure.....................................................................................................4-2

4.3 Change to Combined or Individual Lifting................................................................................4-4

4.4 Adjust the Descending Speed..................................................................................................4-6

4.5 Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device.......................................................................4-7

4.6 Adjust the Oblique Mowing Height...........................................................................................4-7

5. Maintenance........................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Scheduled Maintenance...........................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Maintenance After Operation...................................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Maintenance After the First 30 Working Hours........................................................................5-1

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5.1.3 Maintenance Every 50 Working Hours....................................................................................5-1

5.1.4

Maintenance Every 100 Working Hours..................................................................................5-1

5.1.5 Maintenance Every 250 Working Hours..................................................................................5-1

5.1.6 Maintenance Every 500 Working Hours or 1000 Hectare........................................................5-1

5.1.7 Maintenance Before Prolonged Storage..................................................................................5-1

5.1.8 Maintenance After Prolonged Storage.....................................................................................5-2

5.2 Preventive Maintenance...........................................................................................................5-2

5.2.1 Clean the Splendimo................................................................................................................5-2

5.2.2 Grease the Pivot Points...........................................................................................................5-3

5.2.3 Grease the PTO shaft..............................................................................................................5-4

5.2.4 Grease a Mower Element........................................................................................................5-4

5.2.5 Replace the Gearbox Oil..........................................................................................................5-6

5.2.6 Replace the Drive Element Oil.................................................................................................5-8

5.3 Corrective Maintenance...........................................................................................................5-9

5.3.1 Remove and Install a Mower Knive.........................................................................................5-9

5.3.2 Remove and Install a Mower Disc.........................................................................................5-12

5.3.3 Remove and Install a Mower Disc on a Drive Element..........................................................5-13

5.3.4 Disassemble the Cutter Bar...................................................................................................5-14

5.3.5 Assemble the Cutter Bar........................................................................................................5-16

6. Diagrams and Tables.........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Lely Splendimo 900 M Hydraulic Schematic............................................................................6-1

6.2 Lely Splendimo 900 M Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic........................................6-1

6.3 Bolt and Nut Torque Table.......................................................................................................6-2

7. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................7-1

8. Specifications.....................................................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Splendimo 900 M Specifications..............................................................................................8-1

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Lely Splendimo 900 M is a double mower designed to be used with a Lely
Splendimo 320 F front mower to cut fodder crops.

The

range of operation of the Lely Splendimo 900 M is between ± 20° from the
horizontal (relative to the tractor), and can be driven at speeds up to 20 km/
h. Central suspension of the Splendimo enables the Lely Splendimo 900 M to
follow ground contours accurately. An anti-shock device protects the machine
from damage if it hits obstacles during mowing.

A headstock connects the mower to the tractor. The headstock contains
catergory III double linkage pins to adjust the position of the mower behind the
tractor.

The Lely Splendimo 900 M has:The Lely Splendimo 900 M has:

• Two cutter bars

• A hydraulic control system

• An adjustable ground-pressure relief system.

Various optional extras are also available. Refer to Optional Extras Lely
Splendimo 900 M (page 1-3).

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1. Locking hook - 2. Lighting - 3. Hydraulics - 4. Compartment - 5. Rear parking jack - 6. Front

parking jack - 7. Headstock - 8. Primary PTO-shaft - 9. Operators cord - 10. Cutter bar.

Figure 1. Overview of the Lely Splendimo 900 M

1.1 Cutter Bar

The cutter bar contains the mower units. The modular design of the cutter bar
enables quick and easy replacement of mower units and drive shafts if they
are damaged. The mower units are connected to each other by a rod.

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The first mower unit is driven from the top. A spring-steel shaft then transfers
the drive from the first mower unit to the other mower units. All mower units
are directly driven by this shaft.

The mower units turn in pairs, either clockwise or counterclockwise.

The mower knives are connected to the mower units by the Splendimo Clip
quick-release system. This enables easy replacement of mower knives.

1.2 Hydraulic System

The hydraulic system raises and lowers the cutter bars. It also permits
operation with one cutter bar in the headland position.

When the hydraulic system is set to the floating position the cutter bars can
closely follow ground contours.

1.3 Optional Extras Lely Splendimo 900 M

1.3.1 Wear Plates

Wear plates can be installed on the bottom of the skids to reduce wear of the
skids. The wear plates are available in thicknesses of 4 mm or 8 mm.

1. Wear plate - 2. Topping skid

Figure 2. Wear Plate and Topping Skid

1.3.2 Topping Skids

Topping skids can be installed on the bottom of the skids to raise the mowing
height

approximately 3 cm. This is used for topping or when the mower is used
on rough ground, and reduces damage to the cutter bar by stones and other
debris.

If topping skids are installed, position 2 or 3 of the parking jack must be used.

1.3.3 Agitators

Agitators can be installed on the mower discs to improve the crop flow across
the cutter bar in certain circumstances.

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Figure 3. Agitator

1.3.4 Crop Divider

A crop divider pushes the crop that has not been mown to the side of the mower
and prevents an accumulation of grass on the mower.

This is useful when the crop is extremely long or when the crop lies down.

Figure 4. Crop Divider

1.3.5 Swath Wheel Kit

A swath wheel kit limits the width of the swath.

Figure 5. Swath Wheel Kit

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2. SAFETY

This chapter contains safety instructions you must obey when you use or do
maintenance

on your Lely Splendimo. It also explains the safety decals on the

Lely Splendimo.

2.1 Signal Words

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. The
signal word for each message uses the following guidelines:

Danger:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury or product damage, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the product or property.

Note: This shows extra information that may help the reader.

2.2 Safety Instructions

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

• Follow all safety regulations, including those in this manual and instructions

or warnings indicated on the machine.

• Operate the Splendimo in a safe manner.

• The Splendimo must only be operated by authorised persons.

• Be alert and observe all safety precautions.

• Make sure all safety guards and protection devices are installed and

function correctly.

• Keep people and objects away from moving parts.

• Stop the tractor engine, the Power Take-Off (PTO) and all moving parts

before you do maintenance on the Splendimo.

• Make sure no people are in the danger zone when the Splendimo is in

operation. This is especially important when you work near or on areas that
are accessible to the public.

• Always use a tractor with a cab.

• Make sure there are no objects in the field that could be thrown up by the

Splendimo before you operate the Splendimo.

• Obey local legislation when you drive on a public road.

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

• Do not stand on the Splendimo.

• Only use genuine LELY parts.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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• Depressurise the hydraulic system before you connect or disconnect

hydraulic hoses.

•

Use protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and ear protectors, if
necessary.

• Clean or replace the safety decals regularly so that they can be read at all

times.

2.3 Explanation of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M

Read the operator's manual carefully before you
operate the Splendimo

Keep a safe distance from the Splendimo when
the tractor engine is on.

Keep away from the folding area of the cutter bar.

Keep away from all moving parts unless they are
locked and cannot move.

Keep a safe distance from the Splendimo when
the tractor engine is on.

Read the operating instructions for the PTO
shaft. Always use the correct safety precautions
and protection when you operate the PTO shaft.

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Only use the hoisting points indicated on the
Splendimo to lift the Splendimo.

Never operate the Splendimo at a PTO speed of
more than 1000 rpm

2.4 Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M

Figure 6. Position of the Safety Decals on the Lely Splendimo 900 M

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3. OPERATION

3.1 Connect the Splendimo to the Tractor

1. Adjust the 3-point hitch on the tractor until the arms are at the same

height.

2.

Connect the two lower arms of the 3-point hitch to the linkage pins on
the headstock.

3. If necessary, install spacers on the linkage pins to make sure the lower

arms are the correct distance apart.

4. Connect the top link of the 3-point hitch to the headstock.

The maximum pressure of the tractor hydraulic system must not be more
that 21.0 MPa (210 bar).

5. Remove the dust caps from the three hydraulic hoses.

6. Connect the two hydraulic hoses to a double-acting hydraulic valve on

the tractor.

7. Connect the hydraulic hose to a single-acting hydraulic valve on the

tractor.

8. Use the tractor hydraulic system to lift the headstock until the pivot pins

of the support arms are approximately 60 cm above the ground.

9. Move the two front parking jacks on the headstock to the highest

position.

10. Move the rear parking jack on the headstock to the highest position.

11. If necessary, install stabilization chains (or rods) on the tractor lower

arms to prevent lateral movement.

12. Make sure no lateral movement is possible.

The first time you connect the Splendimo to each tractor, refer to the
instructions supplied with the PTO shaft and make sure the minimum and
maximum overlap of the two parts of the PTO shaft is correct.

13. Make sure the primary PTO shaft telescopes smoothly.

14. Connect the primary PTO-shaft to the tractor PTO.

15. Connect the safety chain of the PTO shaft to a rigid part of the tractor.

16. Put the end of the ram-lock operating cord in the tractor cab.

17. If an electrically controlled hydraulic system is installed:

1. Use the magnet to attach the control box to a rigid metal part of
the tractor cab.

2. Connect the power supply cable of the control box to a suitable
connector in the tractor cab.

18. Connect the lighting electrical cable to the correct socket on the tractor.

19. Make sure all the lights on the Splendimo operate correctly.

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Figure 7. Connection Points

3.2 Disconnect the Splendimo from the Tractor

Always position the tractor on solid ground before you disconnect the
Splendimo from the tractor.

Always position the tractor on solid and level ground before you
disconnect the Splendimo from the tractor in transport position.

Make

sure there are no persons near the Splendimo when you disconnect

it from the tractor.

1. Move the three parking jacks on the headstock to the bottom position.

2. Use the tractor hydraulic system to lower the headstock until the parking
jacks are on the ground.

3. Switch off the tractor engine.

4. Set the hydraulic valve in the tractor to the floating position.

5. Disconnect the lighting electrical cable from the tractor.

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6. If an electrically controlled hydraulic system is installed:

1.

Disconnect the electrical power supply for the control box from
the tractor.

2. Remove the control box from the tractor cab.

7. Disconnect the three hydraulic hoses from the tractor hydraulic system.

8. Install the three dust caps on the three hydraulic hoses.

9. Attach the three hydraulic hoses to the support on the headstock.

10. Disconnect the Splendimo primary PTO-shaft from the tractor PTO.

11. Connect the Splendimo primary PTO-shaft to the parking chain.

12. If stabilization chains (or rods) are used:

• Disconnect the stabilization chains (or rods) from the lower arms of

the tractor.

13. Disconnect the top link from the headstock.

14. Disconnect the two lower arms from the linkage pins on the headstock.

15. If necessary remove any spacers installed on the linkage pins.

16. Remove the ram-lock operating cord from the tractor cab.

17. Remove the tractor from the area.

Figure 8. Parking Positions

3.3 Move the Splendimo to the Transport Position

Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Splendimo
to the transport position.

Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front
weights if necessary) and that you do not exceed the rear axle weight
when the Splendimo is in the transport position.

Make sure the PTO shaft does not turn when the Splendimo is in the
transport position.

Use all lights and warning signals as defined by your local road traffic
regulations.

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1. Disengage the PTO.

Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop.

2.

Pull the operating cord to release the locking hooks on the hydraulic
rams.

3. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to extend the hydraulic ram until
the Splendimo is in the transport position.

4. Make sure the locking hooks have engaged in the hydraulic rams.

Figure 9. Transport Position

Figure 10. Engaged Locking Hook

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3.4 Move the Splendimo from the Transport Position to the Working
Position

Make sure there are no persons in the area when you move the Splendimo
to the headland position.

Make

sure the PTO is disengaged before you move the Splendimo to the

working position.

1. Pull the operating cord to release the locking hooks on the hydraulic
rams.

2. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to extend the hydraulic ram until
the Splendimo is in the working position.

Figure 11. Working Position

3.5 Move the Splendimo from the Working Position to the Headland
Position

1. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the Splendimo to the
headland position.

Figure 12. Headland Position Combined Lifting

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3.6 Start Mowing

Make sure no persons are near the Splendimo when you engage the PTO.

Make sure no persons are within a 25 meter radius of the Splendimo
during operation.

Do not exceed the maximum PTO speed of 1000 rpm.

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

Do not operate the Splendimo without safety guards or covers, or if the
safety guards or covers are damaged.

Always operate the Splendimo with the safety guards or covers down
and engaged in the clamping blocks.

1.

Move the Splendimo to the headland position

2. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed.

3. Slowly increase the speed of the PTO to 1000 rpm.

4. Set the hydraulic valve in the tractor to the floating position to lower the
Splendimo to the ground.

The Splendimo is now in working position.

5. Drive the tractor at a minimum speed of 10 km/h and make sure:

• The hydraulic rams telescope smoothly

• The PTO speed stays at the speed shown on the Splendimo.

6. If necessary stop the tractor and:

• Adjust the mowing height (page 4-1)

• Adjust the ground pressure (page 4-2)

7. The Splendimo is now in working position.If the Splendimo hits an
obstacle and the anti-shock device engages:

1. Stop the tractor immediately.

2. Reverse a few meters until the anti-shock device resets.

Make sure the Splendimo is not damaged and is safe to use.

3. Move the Splendimo to the headland position.

4. Drive around the obstacle.

5. Lower the Splendimo to the ground.

8. Continue mowing.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

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Figure 13. Movement of the Anti Shock Device

3.7 Stop Mowing

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

1.

Stop the tractor.

2. Lift the Splendimo to the headland position.

3. Disengage the PTO.

Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop.

4. Switch off the tractor engine.

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4. TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

4.1 Adjust the Mowing Height

1. Move the Splendimo to the working position.

2.

Lower the Splendimo onto a level floor.

3. Lower the rear parking jack.

4. Lower the headstock until the Splendimo rests on the rear parking jack.

5. Disconnect the tractor top link from the headstock.

6. Extend the rear parking jack to adjust the mowing height.

7. Adjust the tractor top link and then connect the tractor top link to the
headstock.

8. Lift the headstock to the correct mowing height.

9. Extend the rear parking jack to the highest position.

Figure 14. Mowing Height

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4.2 Adjust the Ground Pressure

1. Lift the Splendimo to the headland position.

2.

Stop the tractor engine.

Wait until all moving parts have stopped before you do adjustments to
the Splendimo.

3. On the left and right mowers:

1. Remove the locking pin from the arm and the spring holder.

2. Install the locking pin in the applicable hole in the arm and spring

holder.

The top hole gives the lowest ground pressure. The bottom hole gives
the highest ground pressure.

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Figure 15. Adjust the Ground Pressure

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4.3 Change to Combined or Individual Lifting

Individual lifting of a mower can be used to mow the smaller remainders
of the crop.

1.

Stop the tractor.

2. Disengage the PTO.

Wait for all moving parts of the Splendimo to stop.

Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.

3. If necessary, set the ball valve on the hydraulic system to the correct
position for either combined or individual lifting and lowering as follows:

• Set the valve to position 1 for individual lifting and lowering.

• Set the valve to position 2 for combined lifting and lowering.

• If the hydraulic system is electrically controlled, set the switch on the

control box to the applicable position.

4. Operate the tractor hydraulic system to lift the Splendimo to the
headland position.

Figure 16. Headland Position Combined Lifting

Figure 17. Headland Position Individual Lifting

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1. Individual lifting - 2. Combined lifting

Figure 18. Ball valve

Figure 19. Control Box for Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Regulating Valve

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4.4 Adjust the Descending Speed

1. Turn the blue knobs on the throttle valves clockwise to decrease the
descending speed.

2. Turn

the blue knobs on the throttle valves counterclockwise to increase

the descending speed.

Figure 20. Adjustment Knobs for the Descending Speed of the Mowers

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4.5 Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device

1. Tighten

or loose the nuts of the anti-shock device until the rubber buffer

has a length of 95 mm.

Figure 21. Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device

4.6 Adjust the Oblique Mowing Height

This is only necessary in case the mowing height of the left and right
mower differs.

1.

Connect the Splendimo to the tractor (page 3-1).

2. Move the Splendimo to the working position.

3. Stop the tractor engine.

Wait until all moving parts have stopped before you do adjustments to
the Splendimo.

4. Use a hammer to remove the two roll pins on top of one of the vertical
pivot pins.

5. Remove the excentric bush.

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6. Adjust the top link of the tractor and the parking jack to align the parts.

Position 1 tilts the mower slightly backwards. Position 2 tilts the mower
slightly forwards.

7.

Install the excentric bush so the left and right mower are parallel and
have the same mowing height.

8. Use a hammer to install the two roll pins in the pivot pin.

9. Remove all tools and equipment from the area.

Figure 22. Adjust the Oblique Mowing Height

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5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 Scheduled Maintenance

5.1.1 Maintenance After Operation

• Clean the Splendimo (page 5-2).

•

Make sure the knife pins are tight.

• Make sure the mower discs are torque-tight.

• Grease the Splendimo with an anti-corrosion agent.

5.1.2 Maintenance After the First 30 Working Hours

After the Splendimo is used for the first time, or if a new gearbox or drive
element is installed:

•

Replace the gearbox oil (page 5-6).

• Replace the drive element oil (page 5-8).

5.1.3 Maintenance Every 50 Working Hours

• Grease the pivot points (page 5-3).

5.1.4 Maintenance Every 100 Working Hours

• Make sure the PTO shafts telescope smoothly.

•

Grease the PTO shaft (page 5-4).

5.1.5 Maintenance Every 250 Working Hours

• Replace the gearbox oil (page 5-6).

• Replace the drive element oil (page 5-8).

• Make sure the hydraulic hoses are not damaged or worn. Replace if

necessary.

5.1.6 Maintenance Every 500 Working Hours or 1000 Hectare

• Grease the mower elements (page 5-4).

5.1.7 Maintenance Before Prolonged Storage

• Grease the Splendimo with an anti-corrosion agent.

• Grease the piston rod with an anti-corrosion agent.

• If necessary, grease the mower elements (page 5-4).

• Examine the wear plates, mower discs and knives for wear and damage.

Replace if necessary.

• Make sure the knife pins are tight.

• Make sure the mower discs are torque-tight.

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• Examine the Splendimo for damage and defects. Repair or replace

damaged parts.

•

Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or
replace damaged parts.

• Examine the gearboxes for leaks.

• Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight. Bolt and Nut Torque Table

(page 6-2).

• Make sure all safety decals are not damaged. Replace if necessary.

• Release the pressure from the V-belts.

5.1.8 Maintenance After Prolonged Storage

• Remove anti-corrosion agent from piston rod.

•

Adjust the V-belt tension.

• Adjust the Pretension of the Anti-Shock Device (page 4-7).

• Examine the wear plates, mower discs and knives for wear and damage.

Replace if necessary.

• Make sure the knife pins are tight.

• Make sure the rubber buffer of the anti shock device is pretensioned at 9.5

cm.

• Examine the Splendimo for damage and defects. Repair or replace

damaged parts.

• Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or

replace damaged parts.

• Examine the gearboxes for leaks.

• Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight. Bolt and Nut Torque Table

(page 6-2).

• Make sure all safety decals are not damaged. Replace if necessary.

5.2 Preventive Maintenance

5.2.1 Clean the Splendimo

1. Make sure the Splendimo is in the parking position.

2.

Lift the safety guard and lock it with the hook.

3. Use a water jet to thoroughly clean the Splendimo.

4. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed for a
short time to remove any water from the cutter bar.

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5.2.2 Grease the Pivot Points

• Requirements:

•

Grease pump

• Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent)

1. Use the grease pump to grease the pivot points.

Figure 23. Grease the Pivot Points

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5.2.3 Grease the PTO shaft

• Requirements:

•

Grease pump

• Biodegradable grease (Total Biomultis SEP2 or equivalent)

1. Use the grease pump to grease the PTO shaft.

2. Grease the profiled tubes of the PTO shaft.

Figure 24. Grease Points PTO Shaft

5.2.4 Grease a Mower Element

• Requirements:

•

Shell Alvania WR 0 or equivalent

• Loctite 243

• Torque wrench

Do not use solvent for removing grease from the mower element. Solvent can
cause damage to the seals and bearings.

An incorrect quantity of grease will cause overheating and damage to the
mower element.

Make sure the bearing housing is installed on the same mower element it was
removed from.

1. Remove the split pin (1) from the castellated nut (2) on top of the mower
disc (5).

2. Remove the castellated nut (2).

3. Remove the pressure piece (3).

4. Make sure the O-ring (4) stays inside the pressure piece.

5. Remove the mower disc (5).

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6. Remove the four cilinder head bolts (6) from the bearing housing (7).

7.

Remove the bearing housing.

8. Make sure shim (8) stays in the correct position.

9. Remove the old grease from the element.

10. Fill the mower element with 100 gr. of Shell Alvania WR 0 or equivalent.

11. Install the bearing housing on top of the mower element.

12. Make sure the hub of the bearing housing aligns with the hub of the
adjacent bearing housing.

13. Put Loctite 243 on the thread of the four cilinder head bolts.

14. Install the four cylinder head bolts in the holes of the bearing housing.

15. Torque-tighten the four cilinder head bolts to 39 Nm (3.9 kgm).

16. Turn the new mower disc 90° in relation to the adjacent mower disc.

17. Install the new mower disc on top of the bearing housing.

18. Examine the O-ring (4) for wear.

19. If the O-ring is worn, replace the O-ring.

20. Torque-tighten the castellated nut to 150-250 Nm (15-25 kgm).

21. Install the split pin in the castellated nut.

22. Make sure the split pin does not protrude above the pressure piece.

1. Split pin - 2. Castellated nut - 3. Pressure piece - 4. O-ring - 5. Mower disc

6. Fillister bolt - 7. Bearing housing - 8. Shim

Figure 25. Grease a Mower Element

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5.2.5 Replace the Gearbox Oil

• Requirements:

•

Collection container (minimum capacity: 3 liters)

• GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent

• Funnel

An incorrect quantity of oil will cause overheating and permanent damage to
the gearbox.

1. Clean the area around the drain plug.

2. Put the collection container underneath gearbox A.

3. Remove the drain plug from gearbox A and allow the oil to flow into the
collection container.

4. Remove the cap from the top hole.

5. Remove the fill plug from gearbox A.

6. When all the oil is out of the gearbox, install the drain plug in gearbox
A.

7. Install a funnel in the fill hole of gearbox A (fig. 26, page 5-7).

8. Fill gearbox A with 2.3 l of GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent.

9. Remove the funnel.

10. Install the cap on the top hole.

11. Install the fill plug in gearbox A.

12. Put the collection container underneath gearbox B.

13. Remove the drain plug from gearbox B and allow the oil to flow into the
collection container.

14. When all the oil is out of the gearbox, install the drain plug in gearbox
B.

15. Remove the fill plug from gearbox B.

16. Fill gearbox B with 0.85 l of GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent.

17. Install the fill plug in gearbox B.

18. Remove the collection container from the area and dispose of the
drained oil as specified by local regulations.

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Replace the oil after the first 30 working hours and every 250 working hours with GX85-W140

transmission oil or equivalent.

1. Drain plug - 2. Fill plug - 3. Funnel

A. Central Gearbox

Figure 26. Replace the Central Gearbox Oil

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Replace the oil after the first 30 working hours and every 250 working hours with GX85-W140

transmission oil or equivalent.

1. Drain plug - 2. Fill plug

B. Gearbox - C.Drive element

Figure 27. Replace the Gearbox and Drive Element Oil

5.2.6 Replace the Drive Element Oil

• Requirements:

•

Collection container (minimum capacity: 0.5 liter)

• GX85-W140 transmission oil or equivalent

An incorrect quantity of oil will cause overheating and permanent damage to
the drive element.

1. Move the Splendimo to the transport position.

2. Put a collection container under drive element C.

3. Clean the area around the drain plug.

4. Remove the drain plug from drive element C and allow the oil to flow
into the collection container.

5. Clean the drain plug.

6. Move the Splendimo to the working position.

7. Refill drive element C with 0.45 l of GX85-W140 transmission oil or
equivalent.

8. Install the drain plug.

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5.3 Corrective Maintenance

5.3.1 Remove and Install a Mower Knive

• Requirements:

•

Lely Knive Change Tool

• Splendimo clip

If a mower knife is not installed correctly it can cause injury
to people and damage to objects.

Always use a new Splendimo clip when you replace a mower knife.

Always replace, or reverse the two knives of a mower disc at the same time.
If only one knife is replaced or reversed the disc will not be balanced and may
cause vibration and damage to the mowing unit.

Mower knives have two cutting edges. When one edge is worn, the knife
can be reversed so that the second edge can be used.

1. Remove any dirt from the mower disc.

2. Turn the mower disc so the knife pin is above the hole in the skid.

3. Put the fork of the Lely Knive Change Tool behind the Splendimo clip
(1).

4. Pull the Lely Knive Change Tool downward to release the Splendimo
clip from the lock (1).

5. Remove the Splendimo clip (2).

The tip of the Lely knive change tool can be used to remove the knife pin
if it is stuck.

6. Remove the knife pin (2).

7. Examine the knife pin for wear.

8. If the knife pin is worn, replace the knife pin.

9. Remove the mower knife.

10. If you want to use the other side of the mower knife, reverse the mower
knife.

11. If you do not want to use the other side of the mower knife:

1. Discard the old mower knife.

2. Examine the rotation of the mower element.

3. Install a right hand mower knife for a right hand rotation mower

element.

4. Install a left hand mower knife for a left hand rotation mower

element.

12. Put the mower knife in front of the hole on the bottom of the mower disc
(3).

13. Put the knife pin trough the hole of the mower knife and the hole of the
mower disc (4).

14. Install the new Splendimo clip on the knife pin (4).

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15. Hammer the Splendimo clip into the groove of the knife pin until the
Splendimo clip is locked behind the locking cam (5).

1. Lely Knive Change Tool - 2. Splendimo clip

Figure 28. Lely Knive Change Tool and Splendimo clip

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Figure 29. Remove and Install a Mower Knife

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5.3.2 Remove and Install a Mower Disc

1. Remove

the split pin (1) from the castellated nut (2) on top of the mower

disc (5).

2. Remove the castellated nut (2).

3. Remove the pressure piece (3).

4. Make sure the O-ring (4) stays inside the pressure piece.

5. Remove the mower disc (5).

6. Turn the new mower disc 90° in relation to the adjacent mower disc.

7. Install the new mower disc on top of the bearing housing.

8. Examine the O-ring (4) for wear.

9. If the O-ring is worn, replace the O-ring.

10. Torque-tighten the castellated nut to 150-250 Nm (15-25 kgm).

11. Install the split pin in the castellated nut.

12. Make sure the split pin does not protrude above the pressure piece.

1. Split pin - 2. Castellated nut - 3. Pressure piece - 4. O-ring - 5. Mower disc

6. Fillister bolt - 7. Bearing housing - 8. Shim

Figure 30. Remove and Install a Mower Disc

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5.3.3 Remove and Install a Mower Disc on a Drive Element

1. Remove the V-belt housing.

2. Turn

the tensioning device counterclockwise to release the tension from

the V-belts.

3. Remove the V-belts.

4. Remove the three bolts from the cover (1), then remove the cover

5. Remove the bolts that connect the gearbox (2) to the frame.

6. Remove the gearbox (2) from the yoke (4).

7. Remove the four bolts from the bottom of hat (5), then remove the hat.

8. Remove the bolts from the mower disc (6), then remove the mower disc.

9. Install the new mower disc on the bearing housing (7).

10. Install the hat (5) on the mower disc (6).

11. Install the gearbox (2) on the yoke (4).

12. Put Loctite 243 on the thread of the bolts that connect the gearbox to
the frame.

13. Torque-tighten the bolts that connect the gearbox to the frame to 80 Nm.

14. Install the cover (1).

15. Install the three bolts on the cover (1).

16. Install the V-belts.

17. Turn the tensioning device clockwise to tighten the V-belt.

18. Adjust the V-belt tension until a force of 70 N (7 kg) applied to the V-belt
between the left and right pulleys moves the V-belt 10 mm.

19. Turn the pulleys several times and make sure the V-belt tension is
correct.

20. Install the V-belt housing.

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1. Cover - 2. Gearbox - 3. Stub axle - 4. Yoke - 5. Hat - 6. Mower disc - 7. Bearing housing

Figure 31. Exploded view of the drive line

5.3.4 Disassemble the Cutter Bar

• Requirements:

•

Socket spanner 46 mm

• Torque wrench

• 150 cm extension pipe

1. Clean the cutter bar.

2. Connect the Splendimo to the tractor (page 3-1).

3. Lower the Splendimo onto a level floor.

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4. Remove the securing plate (13).

5.

Extend the Torque wrench with the 150 cm extension pipe.

6. Use the torque wrench to loose the M30 nut (16). Do not remove the
nut.

7. On both sides of the cutter bar:

• Remove the five bolts (18) from the bottom of the support.

8. Remove the cutter bar.

9. Remove the M30 nut (16) and the ring (17).

10. Remove the end plate (19).

11. Remove the mower elements (10), and the intermediate spacers (9),
from the connecting rod (20).

1.Mower knive - 2. Mower disc - 3.Pressure piece - 4 Castellated nut - 5. Hat - 6. Hat - 7. Drive

shaft

- 8. Centring ring - 9. Intermediate spacer - 10. Mower element - 11. Securing plug - 12.

Locking ring - 13. Securing plate - 14. Washer - 15. Bolt M10 x20 - 16. M30 nut - 17. Ring -

18. Bolt - 19. End plate - 20. Connecting rod

Figure 32. Exploded View of the Cutter Bar

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5.3.5 Assemble the Cutter Bar

• Requirements:

•

Socket spanner 46 mm

• Torque wrench

• 150 cm extension pipe

• Castrol Tarp or equivalent

• Molykote BR2 Plus or equivalent

• Molykote P74 or equivalent

1. Clean:

• The centring rings (8)

• The contact areas of the mower elements (10) and the intermediate

spacers (9).

2. Make sure there is no dirt between all the contact areas.

3. Rub the contact areas of the mower elements and intermediate spacers
with Castrol Tarp or equivalent.

4. Grease the drive shaft (5) with Molykote BR2 Plus or equivalent.

5. Turn the mower disc (2) 90° in relation to the adjacent mower disc.

6. Install the mower elements and the intermediate spacers according to
the direction of rotation of the mower elements.

7. If a mower element cannot be installed on the drive shaft:

• Turn the mower disc several half turns until the element can be

installed.

8. Install the securing plug (11) and locking ring (12) in the outer mower
element.

9. Install the end plate (19).

10. Grease the M30 nut (16), the ring (17) and the treaded part of the
connecting rod (20) with Molykote P74 or equivalent.

11. Install the ring (17).

12. Tighten the M30 nut (16).

13. Put the cutter bar under the mower.

14. Put the yoke (4) in line with the stub axle (3) of the gearbox (2) (fig. 31,
page 5-14).

15. Carefully lower the Splendimo.

16. Make sure the stub axle of the gearbox moves in the yoke (fig. 31, page
5-14).

17. On both sides of the Splendimo:

1. Make sure the five holes of the end plate are in line with the five

holes at the bottom of the support.

2. Tighten the five bolts (18) fingertight.

3. Torque-tighten the five bolts (18) to 120 Nm (12 Kgm).

4. Install a second nut (locknut) on each of the five bolts (18).

18. Extend the Torque wrench with the 150 cm extension pipe.

19. Torque-tighten the M30 nut (16) to 950 Nm (95 Kgm).

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20. Tighten the M30 (16) nut until the securing plate (13) can be installed.

21.

Install the securing plate.

1.Mower knive - 2. Mower disc - 3.Pressure piece - 4 Castellated nut - 5. Hat - 6. Hat - 7. Drive

shaft

- 8. Centring ring - 9. Intermediate spacer - 10. Mower element - 11. Securing plug - 12.

Locking ring - 13. Securing plate - 14. Washer - 15. Bolt M10 x20 - 16. M30 nut - 17. Ring -

18. Bolt - 19. End plate - 20. Connecting rod

Figure 33. Exploded View of the Cutter Bar

Figure 34. Direction of Rotation of Mower Elements Left Cutter Bar

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Figure 35. Direction of Rotation of Mower Elements Right Cutter Bar

Figure 36. Torque load Nut M30

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6. DIAGRAMS AND TABLES

6.1 Lely Splendimo 900 M Hydraulic Schematic

1. 3-way valve - 2. Single-acting throttle valve - 3. Double-acting ram

Figure 37. Mechanically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic

6.2 Lely Splendimo 900 M Electrically Controlled Hydraulic
Schematic

1. Electric valve 3/2 - 2. Single-acting throttle valve - 3. Double-acting ram

Figure 38. Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Schematic

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6.3 Bolt and Nut Torque Table

The following table specifies the standard torque load for all quality 8.8 bolts
in combination with quality 8 nuts on the Splendimo.

Always

use a calibrated torque wrench when you torque-tighten bolts and nuts.

M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24

Nm 10 25 50 85 135 215 410 710

kgm 1.0 2.5 5.0 8.5 13.5 21.5 41.0 71.0

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

The crop flow-trough is irregular.

•

Do not drive too slowly, an effective workspeed starts from 10 km/h.

• Install agitators.

The mower indents the ground.

• Decrease the ground pressure (page 4-2).

The mower floats during operation.

• Increase the ground pressure. (page 4-2)

The crop is mowed at irregular heights.

• Increase the ground pressure (page 4-2).

• Replace the mower knives. (page 5-9)

The crop entangles around the cutter bar and mower discs.

• Maintain a PTO speed as shown on the Splendimo.

A mower element cannot be installed on the drive shaft

• Turn the mower disc several half turns until the element can be installed.

The mowing height of the left and right mower differs.

• Adjust the Oblique Mowing Height (Title Only) (page 4-7).

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8. SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 Splendimo 900 M Specifications

Working width 8.85 m

Overlap 2 x 35 cm in combination with Splendimo 320 F

Transport width 2.95 m

Transport height 3.90 m

Number of discs/knives 2 x 8/16

Mowing height ± 30 mm and higher

Infinitely adjustable via the top link

Approximate swath width 2.10 - 2.60 m

Range of operation ± 20º from the horizontal (relative to the tractor)

PTO speed 1000 rpm

Linkage Category III

Hydraulic connections 1 double-acting valve with floating position

1 single-acting valve with floating position

Max. oil pressure 210 bar (21.0 MPa)

Security 1200 Nm 4 plate slip clutch (K92/4)

Power requirement 99 kW (135 hp)

Approximate weight
(excl. front mower)

1940 kg

All specifications may be changed without prior notice.

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