Galfre FR/G 190 User manual

COSTRUZIONI MACCHINE AGRICOLE COSTRUZIONI MACCHINE AGRICOLE
ROTARY DRUM MOWING MACHINES
AND CONDITIONING - MOWERS
FR/G 130 – FR/G 170 – FR/G 190 – FR/G 210
FR/G 170/C – FR/G 190/C – FR/G 210/C
Via Centallo, 136 - 12044 ROATA CHIUSANI - CENTALLO (CN) - ITALIA
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“Contains Declaration of Conformity” (EC)
 Read this Manual thoroughly before operating the machine 

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
The manufacturer Galfrè Domenico & C. s.n.c.
Via Centallo, 136 - ROATA CHIUSANI – 1 044 CENTALLO (CN) Italy
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declares under it responsibility that the machine:
ROTARY DRUM MOWING MACHINE
ROTARY DRUM MOWING MACHINE
Model ……………
Serial num er n. ……………
Year .……………
fully complies with Essential Requisites for Safety
and for Safeguarding health set out in:
98/37/CE (Che abroga e comprende le Direttive 89/39 /CEE,
91/368/CEE, 93/44/CEE e 93/68/CEE)
With the aim of verify the conformity towards those directives,
we consult the harmonized standard:
EN 745 1999
EN 1553 2001
and technique specific:
ISO 11684 1995
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
2 GENERAL INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------ 5
.1 INFORMATION ON THE MANUAL----------------------------------------------------------------------5
. 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
.3 FEATURES OF THE MACHINE----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.3.1.Identification of the models-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.3.2 Main com onents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
.4OPERATION AND TECHNICAL FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------1
.5 NOISE LEVEL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
.6PACKING, TRANSPORT AND LIFTING------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
.7STORAGE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
.8DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3.SAFETY RULES------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
3.1SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES ------------------------------------------------------------- 0
ATTENTION!.................................................................................................................. 23
ATTENTION!.................................................................................................................. 23
3. SAFETY SIGNS WITH WARNING SYMBOLS------------------------------------------------ 5
3.3LOCATION OF SAFETY SIGNS ON THE MACHINE---------------------------------------------------------- 8
4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION-------------------------------------------- 29
4.1 SAFETY RULES FOR ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR ------------------------------------------------------- 9
4. CHECK LIFTING AND STABLE OPERATION OF THE TRACTOR------------------------------------------------- 30
4.3TRANSPORT ON PUBLIC ROADS---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
4.4 ATTACHING TO THE THREE POINT LINKAGE OF THE MACHINE --------------------------------------------- 34
4.4.1Assembly of the drive shaft--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Overrunning clutch drive shaft --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
4.4.2 Hydraulic system------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
4.5ADJUSTEMENTS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
5OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS---------------------------------------------------- 41
5.1SAFETY RELEASE DEVICE--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
6MAINTENANCE------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
6.1LUBRICATION OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS------------------------------------------------------------ 46
6. LUBRICATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------47
6.2.1Lubrication of the centre gearbox------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
6.2.2 Lubrication of overgear unit------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
6.2.3 Lubrication of conditioner reduction gearbox--------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
6.3KNIVES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
6.4CURTAIN REPLACEMENT-------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
6.5FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING-------------------------------------------------------------------------51
7GUARANTEE----------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
8SPARE PARTS--------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
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1 INTRODUCTION
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.
April 2005
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 INFORMATION ON THE MANUAL
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 e lia le for failure to comply with the
safety instructions given in the manual.
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2.2.1 IDENTIFICATION 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:
When ordering spare parts always use the model num er, frame
num er and year of manufacturing.
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2.2.2 CONFORMING USE
ROTARY DRUM MOWING MACHINES and CONDITIONING - MOWERS have
been designed and built for use in agriculture for mowing grass, pasture and
permanent grasslands, alfalfa and other kinds of fodder crop.
Models equipped with CONDITIONER crush or split (depending on the
conditioner) newly cut forage stems, accelerating the drying process and
reducing the time it stays on the field.
The machine has een designed for professional users and shall e
operated exclusively y authorised trained staff holding driving
licence.
The machine is not designed for operation in other fields than
agriculture.
ATTENTION!
The machine is for use y 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 la els are missing, illegible or if they have
been removed from their location (see par. 3. 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 lia le 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 ADVERSE 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 8-1 cm);
oMake sure that there are not any stumps higher than 10 cm and
diameter over 8-1 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 FEATURES OF THE MACHINE
2.3.1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MODELS
GALFRÈ rotary drum mowing machines and conditioning - mowers are
available in three different models in order to meet customers’ specific needs:
FR/G 130 - FR/G 170 - FR/G 190 - FR/G 210
FR/G 170/C - FR/G 190/C - FR/G 210/C
“FR/G” is the abbreviation for the type of machine Rotary Drum Mower.
The number indicates the machine’s cutting width (cm).
“C” indicates that the machine is equipped with a conditioner (roller
conditioner or arrow element conditioner).
mod. FR/G 130 mod. FR/G 190
mod. FR/G 210/C
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