KUHN FA 392 Bedienungsanleitung

ASSEMBLY/ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

FA392

REAR MOUNTED MOWER

N° 95007 A.GB - 12.95

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. Heisinterested

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 Page

Safety 2

Safety decals 8

Technical specifications 9

Assembling cutterbar to the frame 10

Safety breakback 10

Fitting to the tractor 11

Lowering the cutterbar and adjustments for work :

1. Lowering the cutterbar 12

2. Cutterbar lead adjustment 12

3. Cutterbar offsett adjustment 12

4. Lifting mechanism adjustment 13

5. Angle of cut adjustment 13

6. Belt tension adjustment 14

7. Forward speed 14

Transport position and parking 14

Lubrication 16

General maintenance 16

Cutterbar maintenance and adjustment 17

Accessories 19

After-sales service 20

Limited warranty 22

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SAFETY

The symbol above is used throughout this manual every time recommendations are made concerning your

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

These recommendations must be made known to all machine operators.

DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE

The FA 392 rear mounted mower must only be used for the work which it has been designed : mowing on the

ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding

livestock.

Themanufacturerisnotheldliableforanydamageresultingfrommachineapplicationsotherthanthosespecified

by the manufacturer.

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

Designated use of the machine also means :

- following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer ;

- using only genuine spare parts, equipment and accessories as designated by the manufacturer.

The FA 392 rear mounted mower must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who

are familiar with machine specifications and operation and are aware of any danger involved.

The operator must imperatively respect current legislation concerning :

- accident prevention,

- work safety,

- public traffic circulation.

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

The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine modifications carried out by the

operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.

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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Before operating the machine, always ensure that tractor and machine are in accordance with work safety and

road traffic regulations.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

1. Inadditiontotherecommendationsgiveninthismanual,legislationonworksafetyandaccidentprevention

must also be respected.

2. Advice is indicated on the machine, specifying safety recommendations in order to prevent accidents.

3. Before travelling on public roads, the operator must ensure that the machine conforms to road traffic

regulations.

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

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

5. Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught up in moving elements.

6. Useatractorequippedwithasafetycab.Keepwindowsandroofhatchclosedforreducedsoundlevelwhile

operating the PTO driven implement.

7. Beforestartingupthemachineandbeginningwork,checkthesurroundingarea(bewareofchildren!).Make

surethereissufficientvisibility.Keepallpeopleandanimalsawayfromthedangerzoneofthemachine(risk

of projection!)

8. Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in transport is strictly forbidden.

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

standards.

10. When attaching or removing the machine, place the parking stand into the corresponding position.

11. Special care should be taken when attaching or removing the machine from the tractor.

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

Ballastistobe placed on thesupportsprovidedinaccordancewithinstructionsofthetractor manufacturer.

13. Do not surpass the maximum axle load or the overall transport weight as prescribed by the tractor

manufacturer.

14. Do not surpass the maximum transport width authorized by road traffic regulations.

15. Before transporting the machine on public roads, ensure that all legally required guards and indicators

(lights, reflectors ...) are in place and in good operation.

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

risking accident or damage.

17. Beforetransportonpublicroads,locatethemachineintoitstransportpositionasinstructedinthisoperator’s

manual.

18. Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is operating.

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

Always avoid abrupt changes of direction.

20. Precision steering, tractor adherence, road holding and efficient braking are influenced by the type of

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

be cautious in every given situation.

21. Be particularly cautious when turning corners, paying attention to machine overhang, length, height and

weight.

22. Beforeoperatingthemachine,ensurethatallsafetyguardsarefirmlyinplaceandingoodcondition.Ifworn

or damaged, replace immediately.

23. Beforeoperatingthemachine,checktightnessofnutsandbolts,particularlyontoolfixingelements(blades,

tines, knives, spades ...). Retighten if necessary.

24. Keep clear of the machine operating area.

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

pneumatic controls.

26. Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off the engine,

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

27. Do not stand between the tractor and the machine unless the hand brake is tight and/or stops have been

placed under the wheels.

28. Beforeanyadjustments,maintenanceorrepairsarecarriedout,ensurethatthemachinecannotbestarted

up accidentally.

ATTACHMENT

1. When attaching or removing the machine from the tractor, position hydraulic lift control lever in such a way

that it cannot be set off accidentally.

2. When attaching the machine to tractor 3-point linkage, ensure that diameter of link pins corresponds to

diameter of ball joints.

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

4. Donotstandbetweenthetractorandthemachinewhenoperatingtheoutercontrolleveroftheliftmechanism.

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

shifting.

6. When transporting the machine in the raised position, lock the lift control lever in place.

7. Donotoperatethemachinewithnarrowwheeltracktractorswhenworkingortransportingonunevenorsloping

terrain.

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POWER TAKE-OFF

1. Only use PTO shaft supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.

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

3. Check for correct PTO overlap when at work and in transport.

4. Before attaching or removing the PTO shaft, disengage PTO shaft, turn off engine and remove ignition key.

5. If a primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or a free wheel, these must be fitted on the machine

PTO.

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

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

8. Before engaging PTO, ensure that PTO speed and direction are in accordance with manufacturers

recommendations.

9. Before engaging PTO, keep all people and animals clear from the machine.

10. Never engage PTO shaft when tractor motor is turned off.

11. Never surpass PTO angle recommended by the manufacturer.

12. WARNING! Rotating elements can continueturning momentarily afterPTO is disengaged.Keep clearuntil

all rotating elements are at a standstill.

13. When removing the machine, locate PTO shaft on the supports provided.

14. Fit safety cap on tractor PTO.

15. Replace any worn or damaged PTO guards immediately.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1. WARNING ! Hydraulic system is under pressure.

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

manufacturer’s instructions.

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

pressure.

4. It is strongly recommended that the operator marks the hydraulic connections between tractor and machine

to avoid making a wrong connection. WARNING ! Functions could be reversed (for example : lift/lower).

5. Check hydraulic hoses regularly ! Worn or damaged hoses must be replaced immediately.

Replacement parts must be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations concerning specifications

and quality.

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

7. Any liquid under pressure (particularly oil from hydraulics) can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury. If

injured, see a doctor immediately, there could be danger of infection.

8. Beforeany adjustments, maintenanceorrepairsare carried out,lowerthemachine, depressurize the circuit,

turn off the engine and remove ignition key.

MAINTENANCE

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

disengage PTO, turn off engine and remove ignition key.

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

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

4. When replacing a working part, wear protection gloves and only use standardized tools.

5. It is forbidden to discard any oil, grease or filters. These must be given to waste disposal organisations to

protect the environment.

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

7. Check safety guards regularly, particularly those that are subject to wear. Replace immediately if damaged.

8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer.

Use only genuine KUHN parts !

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

terminals.

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

competent persons with standardized equipment.

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SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Stay a safe distance away from the mower when discs are rotating.

2. Crushing and shearing zones which could cause serious bodily injury when changing the machine from

transport to work position and vice versa may exist. To prevent possible injury, be extra careful when

maneuvering and ensure that everyone is at a safe distance away from the machine.

3. PTOdrivetothemowermustneverbeengagedunlessthecutterbarskidshoesareincontactwiththeground.

4. Ground of the pastures to be mown must be free of foreign objects.

5. Even when the machine is used in accordance with it purpose, objects may be projected. It is therefore

imperativethateveryonebekeptawayfromthedangerzone,thatextracareistakenandthatextra precaution

(such as safety indicators) be taken when mowing pastures alongside roads or near public areas (parks,

schools etc.).

6. When disengaging the PTO drive, moving parts continue to run for some time. Wait for all moving parts to

come to a complete stop before approaching the machine.

7. Ifanobstructionishit,stopthetractorimmediately,disengagePTOdrive,turnoffengine,removeignitionkey

and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

Check the entire machine for any damage before resuming work.

8. Before transporting the machine fit the knive guard in place.

9. Itisstronglyrecommendedtohaveyourmachinecheckedbyyourdealeraftereachseason,especiallyblades

and discs and their fixing devices (nuts, bolts etc.).

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SAFETY DECALS

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PICTORIALS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE

AREAS INDICATED. THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE

SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU. THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR

PRECISE MEANING. KEEP THE PICTORIALS LEGIBLE. IF THEY ARE NOT, REPLACE THEM.

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