Galfre FR/D 165 Installation instructions

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ROTARY DISC MOWERS
FR/D 165 – FR/D 210
P-FR/D 210 – P-FR/D 245 – P-FR/D 285 – P-FR/D 320
SP-FR/D 210 – SP-FR/D 245 – SP-FR/D 285 – SP-FR/D 320
Via Centallo, 136 - 12044 ROATA CHIUSANI - CENTALLO (CN) - ITALY
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“Contains Declaration of Conformity” (EC)
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La Ditta Galfrè Domenico & C. s.n.c.
Via Centallo, 136 - ROATA CHIUSANI – 12044 CENTALLO CN) Italy
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dichiara sotto la propria responsabilità che la macchina:
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FA AL LC CI IA AT TR RI IC CE E R RO OT TA AN NT TE E A A D DI IS SC CH HI I
Modello ……………
matricola n. ……………
anno .……………
è conforme alla Direttiva Europea:
98/37/CE Che abroga e comprende le Direttive 89/392/CEE,
91/368/CEE, 93/44/CEE e 93/68/CEE)
Per l’adeguamento della macchina sono state utilizzate le seguenti Norme
Armonizzate:
EN 745 1999
EN 1553 2001
nonché la specifica tecnica:
ISO 11684 1995
Centallo CN), ___________________ Il legale rappresentante
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1INTROD CTION ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
2GENERAL INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------ 5
2.1 INFORMATION ON THE MANUAL ----------------------------------------------------- 5
2.2 INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE ---------------------------------------------------- 6
2.2.1 Identification of the machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------7
2.2.2 Conforming use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.2.3 Adverse field conditions-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
2.3
FEATURES OF THE MACHINE ------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.3.1 Identification of the models------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
2.3.2 Main components----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.4.
TECHNICAL FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.5 NOISE LEVEL --------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
2.6
PACKING , TRANSPORT AND LIFTING ------------------------------------------------ 15
2.7 STORAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
2.8
DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING -------------------------------------------------------- 16
3SAFETY R LES----------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.1
SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES ----------------------------------------- 18
3.2 SAFETY
SIGNS WITH WARNING SYMBOLS ----------------------------------- 23
3.3 LOCATION OF SAFETY SIGNS ON THE MACHINE -------------------------------------- 26
4INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ------------------------------------------- 27
4.1
SAFETY RULES FOR ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR ------------------------------------ 27
4.2
CHECK LIFTING AND STABLE OPERATION OF THE TRACTOR --------------------------- 28
4.3 TRASPORT ON PUBLIC ROADS ------------------------------------------------------ 29
4.4
ATTACHING TO THE THREE POINT LINKAGE OF THE MACHINE ------------------------- 31
4.4.1 Assembly of the drive shaft ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33
4.4.2 Hydraulic system------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
4.5
ADJUSTEMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
5OPERATING INSTR CTIONS------------------------------------------------- 39
5.1
SAFETY RELEASE DEVICE ---------------------------------------------------------- 41
6MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 42
6.1 LUBRICATION OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ---------------------------------------- 43
6.1.1 Lubrication Mod. FR/D---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
6.1.2 Lubrication Mod. P-FR/D ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
6.1.3 Lubrication Mod SP-FR/D------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
6.2
LUBRICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
6.2.1 Lubrication of the cutter bar ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
6.2.2 Lubrication of gearbox----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
6.3
DRIVE BELTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
6.3.1 Belts adjustment Mod. FR/D ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
6.3.2 Belts adjustment Mod. P-FR/D-------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
6.3.3 Belt replacement------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
6.4
DISCS AND KNIVES --------------------------------------------------------------- 50
6.4.1 Knives replacement Mod. FR/D------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
6.4.2 Replacement knives Mod. P-FR/D and SP-FR/D----------------------------------------------- 51
6.5
CURTAIN REPLACEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------- 52
6.6
FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------ 53
7G ARANTEE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
8SPARE PARTS------------------------------------------------------------------ 56

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1INTROD CTION
The manual and the attached declaration of conformity shall be considered
part of the machine until its disposal and have to be passed on to new
operators or owners.
If the manual is not supplied together with the machine or if it becomes lost
it is recommended to order a copy from GALFRÈ snc.
Thoroughly read the use and maintenance manual and follow the
instructions noted on it before using, checking and operating the machine.
If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual, including
tables or drawings, contact GALFRÈ snc and request assistance from the
service department.
GALFRÈ snc is at full disposal of users, sales staff and any other person in
order to improve understanding of the whole manual.
In conformity with existing law instructions on hazardous situations are
indicated as described in chapter 3.
This Manual has been written in conformity with the rules current at
the time of printing.
The Manual is part of the machine and has to be passed on to new
operators or owners together with the Declaration of Conformity.
November 2004

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2GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 INFORMATION ON THE MAN AL
This operator’s manual is designed to help familiarise you with operation and
maintenance of the machine. Performance and life of the machine depend
upon proper maintenance and safe operating practices.
Some pictures may be different from your machine or show some
components removed for purposes of clarity.
The manual and the items dealt with in it are in compliance with the
“Directive 98/37/EC”.
The mower comes equipped with safety labels in place. In conformity with
the existing Community law keep all safety labels legible and replace them if
necessary.
The manual is designed for authorised professional operators, who
are appropriately trained and familiar with the tractor to which the
mower is attached.
Technical information contained in the manual is intellectual property of the
company GALFRÈ snc and shall be kept confidential.
The symbol on your left together with the signal words:
DANGER!
ATTENTION!
WARNING!
is used to call attention to safety precautions which should
be followed by the operator. Follow the recommendations.
It is recommended to use originally manufactured spare parts and
accessories.
The guarantee shall not apply if not originally manufactured spare
parts are used. The use of non genuine parts could affect life and
performance of the machine.

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2.2 INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE
The materials used for building GALFRÈ snc mowers have been chosen
according to the tasks for which the machine has been designed and built:
any non-conforming use can cause damages to persons and property and
affect the operation of the machine.
Conforming use of the mower also specifically includes compliance with
operating, repair and maintenance instructions contained in this manual.
GALFRÈ snc is in no event liable for non-conforming use of the machine.
GALFRÈ snc is not liable for any damages and injuries, including severe
injuries, to operator and other people or property resulting from any
unauthorised changes or modifications to the machine.
Proper operation of the machine and compliance with the instructions
contained in the manual and safety precautions will reduce the risk of
accidents and injuries and ensure higher performance, while extending
machine life and reducing the risk of troubles to the lowest level.
GALFRÈ snc shall in no event be liable for failure to comply with the
safety instructions given in the manual.

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2.2.1 I DENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
The machine identification plate, located on the frame, bears the EC mark,
the Manufacturer’s data, the model, the serial number, the year of
manufacturing and the mass of the machine.
Location of EC plate on the machine:
Mod. FR/D Mod. P-FR/D e P-FR/D
When ordering spare parts always use the model number, frame
number and year of manufacturing.

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2.2.2 C ONFORMING SE
ROTARY DISC MOWERS have been designed and built for use in agriculture
for mowing grass, pasture and permanent grasslands, alfalfa and other kinds
of fodder crop.
The machine has been designed for professional users and shall be
operated exclusively by authorised trained staff holding driving
licence.
The machine is not designed for operation in other fields than
agriculture.
ATTENTION!
The machine is for use by one operator at a time.
The use of the machine for a purpose for which it is
not designed than the intended one is considered
as non-conforming use.
GALFRÈ snc is not liable if safety labels are missing, illegible or if they have
been removed from their location see par. 3.2 e 3.3).
If safety labels are damaged or missing, order new labels. Refer to the
information contained on the machine identification plate.
This machine has been designed for use during the day. At night or under
conditions of reduced visibility use the machine light devices.
GALFRÈ is in no event liable for any damages and injuries, including
severe injuries, to operator or other people and property resulting
from any unauthorised changes and modifications to the machine.

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2.2.3 A DVERSE FIELD CONDITIONS
This section illustrates the main adverse field conditions when using the
MOWER:
oMake sure that there are not any stones or rocks on the ground
diameter over 8-12 cm);
oMake sure that there are not any stumps higher than 10 cm and
diameter over 8-12 cm;
oMake sure that there are not any metal elements on the ground, such
as nets, cables, ropes, chains, pipes etc;
oFollow recommendations for height adjustment and make sure that no
one is within 50 m of the mower;
oIt is recommended not to work with the machine fully lowered to the
ground in wet grass conditions to avoid damaging crop and affecting
performance of the machine.

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2.3 FEAT RES OF THE MACHINE
2.3.1. I DENTIFICATION OF THE MODELS
GALFRÈ rotary disc mowers are available in different models in oreder to meet
customers’ specific needs:
FR/D 165 - FR/D 210
P-FR/D 210 - P-FR/D 245 – P-FR/D 285 – P-FR/D 320
SP-FR/D 210 - SP-FR/D 245 – SP-FR/D 285 – SP-FR/D 320
“FR/D” is the abbreviation for the type of machine Rotary Disc Mower.
The abbreviations “P” and “SP” are used to identify respectively
“Professional” and “Superprofessional” models. The former are equipped with
belt drive, the latter are equipped with cardan-shaft drive.
The number indicates the cutting width cm).
FR/D 210 P-FR/D 245
P-FR/D 285