KUHN GF 6401 T Bedienungsanleitung

ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL

GF 6401 T GYROTEDDER

N° 95215 D.GB - 04.2002

DEAR OWNER,

In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought,

researchandimprovements.Youwillfind,ashavethousandsofownersallovertheworld,that

you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have

purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to

receive the performance and long service built into it.

This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your

machine.Theperformanceyougetfromthismachineislargelydependantuponhowwellyou

readandunderstandthismanualandapplythisknowledge.PleaseDONOTASSUMETHAT

YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this

manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE.

YourKUHN dealerwillinstruct youonthegeneral operationofyourmachine. He isinterested

that you get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions

that may arise regarding the operation of the KUHN machine.

Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts.

These parts are manufactured and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the

machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any necessary replacements.

When ordering service parts it is important that you indicate the type of machine concerned

and its serial number.

Forthisreasonpleasecompletethemodelidentificationplatediagrambelowwiththerequired

information. This will provide you with an easy reference for future service parts orders.

ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

KUHN iscontinuallystriving to improveitsproducts and,therefore,reserves the righttomake

improvements or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any

obligations to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

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CONTENTS

Safety 2

Safetydecals 8

Technicalspecifications 10

Assembly instructions 10

Attachment : - to the tractor 22

-PTOshaft 24

Workingpositionandadjustments 26

Transportposition 30

Parkingthemachine 32

Lubrication 34

Optionalequipment 36

Electricalconnector(forNorthAmerica) 38

Conditionsoflimitedwarranty 39

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SAFETY ADVICE

Theabovesymbolisusedthroughoutthismanualeverytimerecommendationsaremadeconcerningyoursafety,

the safety of others, or the good operation of the machine.

Theserecommendationsmustbemadeknown to all machine operators.

DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE

TheGF6401TGyroteddermustonlybeusedfortheworkforwhichithasbeendesigned:spreadingandturning

pre-mowedfodderandstraw.Whenfittedwithareductiongearbox,theGF6401Tcanalsobeusedforformingsmall

night swaths in order to reduce the amount of humidity getting into the crop overnight.

Themanufacturerisnotheldliableforanydamageresultingfrommachineapplicationsotherthanthosespecified

bythemanufacturer.

Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of the operator.

Designated use of the machine also means :

- followingoperation,maintenanceandrepairrecommendationsgivenbythemanufacturer;

- usingonlygenuine spare parts, equipmentandaccessories as designated bythemanufacturer.

TheGF6401TGyrotedder mustonlybeoperated,maintainedandrepairedbycompetentpersonswhoarefamiliar

withmachinespecificationsandoperationandareawareofanydangerinvolved.

Theoperatormustimperativelyrespectcurrentlegislationconcerning:

-accidentprevention,

- work safety,

-public traffic circulation.

All safety advice indicated on the machine must be strictly observed.

Themanufacturerisnotheldliableforanydamageresultingfrommachinemodificationscarriedoutbytheoperator

himselforbyathirdpartywithoutpreviouswrittenagreementfromthemanufacturer.

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GENERALSAFETYRECOMMENDATIONS

Beforeoperatingthemachine,alwaysensurethattractorandmachineareinaccordancewithworksafetyandroad

trafficregulations.

BASICPRINCIPLES

1. Inadditiontotherecomendationsgiveninthismanual,legislationonworksafetyandaccidentpreventionmust

alsobe respected.

2. Adviceis indicatedon the machine, specifyingsafety recommendations in orderto prevent accidents.

3. Whentravelling on public roads, the operator must respect all road traffic regulations.

4. Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with all machine controls, handling devices and their

functions. Once at work, it is too late to do so!

5. Useatractorequippedwithasafetycab.Keepwindowsandroofhatchclosedforreducedsoundlevelwhile

operatingthePTOdriveimplement.

6. Beforestartingupthemachineandbeginningwork,checkthesurroundingarea(bewareofchildren!).Makesure

there is sufficient visibility.

Keepallpeople and animals awayfromthedanger zone of themachine(riskof projection!).

7. Carryingpeople oranimals on themachine when workingor in transportis strictly forbidden.

8. Machine must only be attached to tractor using means provided and in accordance with current safety

standards.

9. Whenattaching or removingthemachine,placetheparking stand into the correspondingposition.

10. Specialcare should be takenwhenattachingor removing the machinefromthe tractor.

11. Before attaching the machine, ensure that the front tractor axle is sufficiently ballasted.

Ballast is to be placed on the supports provided in accordance with instructions of the tractor manufacturer.

12. Do not surpassthe maximum axleload or the overall transportweight as prescribedby the manufacturer.

13. Donot exceed the maximumtransportwidthauthorized by road trafficregulations.

14. Beforetransportingthemachineonpublicroads,ensurethatalllegallyrequiredguardsandindicators(lights,

reflectors...) are in place andin good operation.

15. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods...) must be positioned so that they cannot be set off accidently,

riskingaccidentor damage.

16. Before traveling on public roads, put the machine into its transport position as instructed in this operator’s

manual.

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17. Neverleavethe tractorseatwhilethemachineisoperating.

18. Drive speed must be adapted to ground conditions as well as to roads and paths.

Alwaysavoidabruptchangesofdirection.

19. Precisionsteering,tractoradherence,roadholdingandefficientbrakingareinfluencedbythetypeofimplement,

weight, ballast of front axle, ground or road conditions. It is therefore of utmost importance to be cautious in

everygivensituation.

20. Beparticularlycautiouswhenturningcorners,payingattentiontomachineoverhang,length,heightandweight.

21. Keepclearofthemachineoperatingarea.

22. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or

pneumaticcontrols.

23. Beforeleavingthetractororbeforeadjusting,maintainingorrepairingthemachine,turnofftheengine,remove

the ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

24. Donotstandbetweenthetractorandthemachineunlessthehandbrakeistightand/orstopshavebeenplaced

underthewheels.

25. Beforeany adjustments, maintenance orrepairsarecarried out, ensure thatthemachine cannot be started

up accidentally.

PRECAUTIONSTOBETAKENBEFOREOPERATINGTHEMACHINE

1. Do not wear loose clothing which could be caught up in moving parts.

2. Wear the individual protection equipment corresponding to the work which is planned (gloves, shoes, eye

protection,helmet,earprotectors...).

3. All operating controls (cords, cables, rods ...) must be positioned so that they cannot be set off accidentally,

causingaccidentor damage.

4. Beforeoperatingthemachine,checkthe tightnessofallnutsandbolts, particularlyonrotatingparts(blades,

tines, knives, spades ...)

5. Beforeoperatingthemachine, ensurethatallsafety guards are firmly in place andingoodcondition.Ifworn

ordamaged,replaceimmediately.

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Rotationspeed...rpm(AmericanMeasure)isalsoexpressedinmetricmeasure:Rotationalfrequency...min-1.Both

unitsareequivalent,for example : Rotation speed540rpmequalsRotationalfrequency540min-1.

ATTACHMENT

1. Whenattachingorremovingthemachinefromthetractor,positionhydraulicliftcontrolleverinsuchawaythat

it cannot be set off accidentally.

2. When attaching the machine to the tractor linkage, ensure that diameter of the link pins corresponds to the

diameter of the ball joints.

3. WARNING ! Danger of crushing and shearing can exist in the lifting zone of the 3-point linkage !

4. Donotstandbetweenthetractorandthemachinewhenoperatingtheoutercontrolleveroftheliftmechanism.

5. In transport, the machine lift mechanism should be stabilized by tractor tie rods to avoid floatation and side

shifting.

POWERTAKE-OFF

1. Useonly thePTO shaft supplied withthe machine or recommendedby the manufacturer.

2. PTO guards must always be in place and in good condition.

3. CheckforcorrectPTOoverlapwhen atworkandintransport.

4. BeforeattachingorremovingthePTOshaft,disengagePTOshaft,turnoffengineandremoveignitionkey.

5. IfaprimaryPTOshaftisequippedwithaslipclutchorafreewheel,thesemustbefittedonthemachinePTO.

6. Ensure that PTO shaft is always correctly fitted and locked into place.

7. Make sure guards are correctly in place and secured with the safety chains provided.

8. Before engaging PTO, ensure that PTO speed (rotational frequency) and direction are in accordance with

manufacturer'srecommendations.

9. BeforeengagingPTO,keepallpeople and animalsclearfromthemachine.

10. NeverengagePTOshaftwhentractormotoristurnedoff.

11. NeversurpassthePTOanglerecommendedbythemanufacturer.

12. WARNING!RotatingelementscancontinueturningmomentarilyafterPTOisdisengaged.Keepclearuntilall

rotating elements are at a standstill.

13. Whenremovingthemachine,placePTOshaftonthesupportsprovided.

14. Fit the safety cap on tractor PTO.

15. ReplaceanywornordamagedPTOguardsimmediately.

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HYDRAULICSYSTEM

1. Beware ! The hydraulic circuit is under pressure (maximum working pressure : 200 bars/2900 psi).

2. When fitting hydraulic motors or cylinders, ensure that connections have been made correctly, as per

manufacturer’sinstructions.

3. Before connecting hoses to the tractor hydraulics, ensure that tractor and machine circuits are not under

pressure.

4. Itisstronglyrecommendedthattheoperatormark thehydraulicconnectionsbetweentractorandmachineto

avoidmakingawrongconnection.WARNING!Functionscouldbereversed(forexample:lift/lower).

5. Regularlycheckthehydraulichoses!Replacethehydraulichosesevery5years.Damagedorwornhoses must

immediatelybe replaced .

Whenreplacingthehydraulichoses,makesuretousehoseswiththespecificationsandqualityrecommended

bythemanufacturerof the machine.

6. Should a leak be found, take all necessary precautions to avoid accidents.

7. Anyliquidunderpressure(particularlyoilfromhydraulics)canpenetratetheskinandcause severe injury. If

injured,see a doctor immediately,therecould be dangerofinfection.

8. Beforeanyadjustments,maintenanceorrepairsarecarriedout,lowerthemachine,depressurizethecircuit,

turnofftheengineandremoveignitionkey.

TIRES

1. Beforeanyadjustments,maintenanceorrepairsarecarriedout,ensurethatthemachinerestson theground

and is perfectly stable so that it cannot move accidentally (put wedges in place).

2. Assembly,disassemblyandrepairofwheelsandtiresmustonlybecarriedoutbycompetentpersonswhoare

equippedwithstandardizedtools.

3. Checktirepressureregularly!

Respect manufacturer’s recommendations ontire pressure.

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MAINTENANCE

1. Before checking for any machine malfunction and before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine,

disengagePTO,turnoffengineandremoveignitionkey.

2. Check tightness of nuts and bolts regularly. Retighten if necessary.

3. If the machine is raised, prop it up in a stable position before carrying out any maintenance work.

4. Whenreplacing a working part, wear protection gloves andonlyusestandardizedtools.

5. Itisforbiddentodiscardanyoil,greaseorfilters.Thesemustbegiventowastedisposalorganisationstoprotect

theenvironment.

6. Disconnect power source before any work is done to the electric system.

7. Checksafetyguardsregularly,particularlythosethataresubjecttowear.Replaceimmediatelyif damaged.

8. Sparepartsused must be inaccordance with specificationsand standards asdefined by themanufacturer.

UseonlygenuineKUHNparts !

9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery

terminals.

10. Repairs on elements under pressure or tension (springs, accumulators etc...) must only be carried out by

competentpersonswithstandardizedequipment.

SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Whenchanging themachineoverfromtheworkto thetransportpositionorviceversa,danger ofcrushingand

shearing can exist.

Beespeciallycareful and keepallpersonsawayfromvicinity of themachinewhenmaneveuring.

2. Nevertow themachine at speedshigher than 25km/h (15 mph).

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The following safety pictorials have been placed on your machine in the areas indicated. They

are intented for your personal safety and for the safety of the people working with you. The text

shown on them gives their precise meaning. Keep the pictorials clean. Replace them when they

are faded.

SAFETY DECALS

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