AP FL 1000 User manual

MANUAL AP SILAGE BLOCK CUTTER, TYPES:
FL 1000, FL 1200, FL 1400, FL 1600,
FL 1800, FL 2000, FL 2200, FL 2400

Manual AP silage cutter FL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................1
2. GREASING PARTS AND MOST IMPORTANT PARTS:.................................2
3. PRODUCT INFORMATION:............................................................................3
3.1 General: ................................................................................................3
3.2 Precautionary measures:......................................................................3
3.3 Explanation symbols and warnings:......................................................5
3.4 Technical specifications:.......................................................................6
3.5 Customer service:.................................................................................6
4. INSTALLATION:..............................................................................................7
4.1 Transport instructions:...........................................................................7
4.2 Assembly instructions: ..........................................................................7
4.3 Hydraulic connections in combination with front loader /
mini loader: ...........................................................................................7
5. USE OF THE AP SILAGE CUTTER IN COMBINATION WITH FRONT
LOADER / MINI LOADER:...............................................................................8
5.1 Coupling:...............................................................................................8
5.2 Using the AP silage cutter:....................................................................8
5.3 Uncoupling:.........................................................................................10
6. MAINTENANCE:............................................................................................11
6.1 Maintenance of the hydraulic system:.................................................11
6.2 Lubrication: .........................................................................................11
6.3 Damages:............................................................................................11
6.4 Cleaning the AP silage cutter: ............................................................12
6.5 How to keep the knives sharp :...........................................................12
6.6 Wear of the knife protectors:...............................................................12
6.7 Readjustment pivot points cutting blade: ............................................12

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1. INTRODUCTION:
Before using the AP silage cutter, please read this manual carefully. Get
acquainted with the regulations. Operating an AP silage cutter you are not
acquainted with can result in accidents.
For the purposes of safety AP Machinebouw B.V. recommends the silage
block cutter to be operated by skilled personnel only. In addition to this aspect
the following regulations must be observed :
A youthful person, younger than 18 years, cannot perform any labor
consisting of :
- the coupling or uncoupling of trailers or attachments to a towing
vehicle,
- the driving of tractors.
In case you have, after reading this manual, questions considering safety,
operating or maintenance instructions, please contact your AP dealer or AP
Machinebouw B.V.
Provide this manual to anyone who operates the AP silage cutter.
AP Machinebouw B.V. reserves the right to carry out adjustments in design
and implementation to any of the by AP to produce silage block cutter, without
any obligation to adjustment regarding formerly delivered AP silage block
cutters.

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2. GREASING POINTS AND MOST IMPORTANT PARTS:
1 Cutting frame
2 Hydraulic cylinder
3 Front knife
4 Left side knife
5 Tines
6 Rear frame
7 Right side knife
8 Knife protector
3. PRODUCT INFORMATION:
3.1 General:
The AP silage block cutter is developed to take out all sorts of silage
roughage and by-products like corn and grass. It can also be used to take out
manure from deep stables. The FL series is developed for use with front
loader, provided that the tractor has a power of at least 50 kW. (also see
‘technical specifications', page 7). AP Machinebouw B.V. strongly advises to
only use the AP silage block cutter with a four-wheel drive tractor.

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3.2 Precautionary measures:
General regulations:
*It is strictly forbidden to transport persons or animals with the AP silage
block cutter.
*Never climb into the AP silage block cutter.
*The user of the AP silage block cutter must keep all bystanders out of
the working area of the combination.
*This manual should be available to every person who operates the AP
silage block cutter; the owner is responsible.
*The owner of the AP silage block cutter is responsible for the tractor or
wheel loader and the AP silage cutter to meet the standing regulations
during transport on public roads.
* Follow all regulations and instructions in the manual of your tractor and/
or wheel loader / mini loader.
* Before leaving the tractor / mini loader always make sure it is in neutral
position with the parking brake engaged.
* Be careful when you work on sloping surfaces and / or on uneven
terrain and make sure you maintain sufficient stability.
* When driving on public roads with the AP silage block cutter the
general traffic regulations apply. Make sure that the cutting frame of the
AP silage cutter is completely closed and that the lifting arms of the
wheel loader / mini loader are adjusted at a low enough level that the
sight is not obstructed (see image 1).
* It is not allowed to use the AP silage cutter on public roads for
transportation purposes.
Image 1 :
Position when driving on public roads