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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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
The manufacturer Galfrè Domenico & C. s.n.c.
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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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2.3.2 MAIN COMPONENTS
A. Hoods
B. Lubric tion box
C. Mowing unit locking lever
D. Cutting unit shock bsorber
E. Pry b r for knives repl cement
F. Three point link ge s fety pin
G. “Three point link ge”
H. Lift rms couplings
I. Inner cover
J. Support leg (drive sh ft)
K. St nd
L. Overrunning clutch drive sh ft
M. S fety rele se b r
N. Curt in
O. Conditioner rollers
P. Roller djustment
Q. Conditioner reduction ge rbox
R. Overge r unit
S. Windrower djustment lever
T. Hydr ulic cylinder
U. Hydr ulic locking device
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2.4 OPERATION AND TECHNICAL FEATURES
The machines are drawn by the tractor by means of the three point linkage.
The machines are equipped with rotary cutter-holder discs of oval shape
operated by the power takeoff of the tractor.
The mowing unit consists of a cutter bar to which quick rotating knives are
attached. The product is cut as a result of the knives action in the lower part
of the stem.
Drums have support rotary plates at their bottom.
Drum mowing unit
The articulated point at the centre of the drums permits perfect adaptability
to all ground conditions, also preventing the squashing of the sward, even in
the event of working conditions over very sloping ground.
All machines are equipped with a safety release device. If an obstacle is hit,
the safety release device allows the cutter bar to swing back, thus reducing
significantly the risk of damages to the machine (see par. 5.1).
All gearings are encased in oil bath box.
CONDITIONING MOWERS considerably reduce the hay making times therefore
considerably reducing bad weather risks, whilst also ensuring excellent
product conservation conditions.
The GALFRÈ CONDITIONING MACHINE is available in two versions:
oHelical roller conditioner;
oArrow element conditioner.
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The Helycal ru erised roller conditioner is particularly suitable for the
treatment of alfaalfa, clover and leguminous plants.
The roller rib intersection is regular, and the rotation system convergence
ensures excellent product treatment (through squashing) in such a way that
the drying speed of the stems is the same as that of the leaves.
The forage dries faster and more evenly, the product being deposited in the
form of soft windrows.
The treatment intensity can be regulated by two springs positioned on the
external part of the two rollers (see par. 4.5).
Helyc l rubberised roller conditioner
The arrow element conditioner is particularly suitable for the treatment of
weeds.
The forage is pushed into the conditioner, where it comes into contact with
the V-shaped rotor prongs.
The grass is made to pass through it and then brushed against the sheet
guard element where the treatment takes place.
The forage, passing through the arrow elements, is abraded and dropped in
fluffy windrows.
Arrow element conditioner
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DRUM MOWERS are available in two different versions: FR/G (without
conditioner and in 4 models) and FR/G/C (with conditioner and in 3 models).
Rotary drum mowers FR/G
130
FR/G
170
FR/G
190
FR/G
210
Required power HP/KW 0/15 40/30 60/44 60/44
Max. PTO revolutions r.p.m 540 540 540 540
Cutting width m 1,30 1,65 1,85 ,10
Drums n 4
Knives n 6 8 8 1
Weight kg 30 460 5 0 700
Max. drum speed r.p.m 100 1890 1650 100
Width of the machine m 1,35 1,35 1,45 1,85
Length of the machine m ,85 3,40 3,50 3,85
Height of the machine m 1,03 1, 0 1, 0 1,35
Height in transport position m ,45 3,10 3, 0 3,50
Rotary drum conditioning mowers FR/G
170/C
FR/G
190/C
FR/G
210/C
Required power HP/KW 70/51 80/59 90/66
Max. PTO revolutions r.p.m 540 540 540
Cutting width m 1,65 1,85 ,10
Drums n 4
Knives n 8 8 1
Weight with roller conditioner kg 610 680 900
Weight with arrow element condit. kg -- -- 800
Max. drum speed r.p.m 1890 1650 100
Max roller condit. speed g/min 945 945 945
Width of the machine m 1,35 1,45 1,85
Length of the machine m 3,40 3,50 3,85
Heigth of the machine m 1, 0 1, 0 1,35
Heigth in transport position m 3,10 3, 0 3,50
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2.5 NOISE LEVEL
Noise level tests are carried out on all machines manufactured by GALFRÈ
snc in cooperation with IMAMOTER, CNR Turin.
According to tests, even by changing the position of the machine the noise
level is lower than 90,0 dB(A).
On the basis of the noise level it is recommended to wear suitable hearing
protection.
WARNING!
Cleaning, regular maintenance of the machine and
systematic lu rication help reducing the noise
produced y the machine.
The resulting noise level depends not only on the noise caused by the
machine but also on other factors such as the working area and exposition to
loud noise.
Nevertheless the information on the noise caused by the machine will be
useful to the employee or the user in terms of risk analysis.
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2.6 PACKING, TRANSPORT AND LIFTING
The machine can be delivered ready-to-use or with some
parts to be assembled.
If it is delivered with packing, mount the hoods on the
mowing unit.
Lock the plates (A) on the transmission gear box with 4
bolts (see arrows).
Then mount the two hoods (B) and protectors (C) and (D).
Machines include a sticker kit to be placed on the hoods, as well as bolts and
fastening nuts needed to install the protectors. For safety labels correct
placement on the machine see par. 3. and par. 3.3.
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Hoods are generally provided with protective curtains. In case assembling is
needed, follow instructions in par. 6.4.
When the machine is not attached to the tractor, it can be raised by means
of a crane, using the pull eye bolt as shown in the label attached to the
machine.
For raising the machine use safety hooks and suita le
ca les to e mounted as indicated y la els.
Lifting hooks
Lifting of the machine shall be performed by skilled staff.
ATTENTION!
Before lifting make sure that the three point linkage
olt is properly hooked (see par. 4.3 and 5).
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2.7 STORAGE
If the machine is not used for a long period it is necessary to store it inside
to avoid exposure to weather and dust. Before operating it again, it is good
practice to clean the machine and lubricate all mechanical components to
prevent rust.
-Clean the machine thoroughly;
-Inspect the machine for damaged parts and scratched paint;
-Make sure that safety signs are legible and located properly on the
machine. Replace damaged safety labels (see par. 3. and 3.3);
-Replace damaged or worn curtain (see par. 6.4);
-Lubricate all mechanical components, locking pins, the coupling head
to the cardan joint (see par. 6.1);
-Replace oil in the gearbox and in the cutter bar following the
instructions (see par. 6. );
-If possible, store the machine in an enclosed place.
2.8 DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING
The machine shall be scrapped in suitable dumps in compliance with the
existing law.
Collect used oil and dispose it according state and local regulations.
Used oil is harmful according to the existing law, therefore it shall be properly
collected. Contact the Oil Collection Centre. (In Italy - C.O.O.U. – Consorzio
Obbligatorio Oli Usati (Free number 800 863 048).
Collect properly plastics, aluminium and steel components for them to be
recycled.
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FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE SERIOUS FOR YOUR SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS: READ THEM THOROUGHLY AND
FOLLOW WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
3. SAFETY RULES
When operating, checking or doing maintenance, follow the existing safety
rules.
Failure to follow basic safety rules can result in accident or injury during
operation, maintenance and repairing of the machine.
GALFRÈ MOWERS have been exclusively designed and built for mowing grass,
pasture and permanent grasslands. The use of the mower for another purpose
than this shall be authorised in writing by the manufacturer.
The Manufacturer is not lia le for any changes and modification made
to the machine without his prior approval (in writing).
ATTENTION!
GALFRÈ is not lia le for any damages resulting from
misuse or use for a purpose for which the machine has
not een designed.
The machine shall be operated exclusively by authorised trained staff which is
familiar with the operation of the machine and aware of the related hazards.
For further assistance contact the service department of the Company.
O serve following safety instructions carefully.
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3.1 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES
The s fety rules described in the m nu l refer exclusively to the purpose for
which the m chine h s been designed nd built. In ddition to the
recommend tions cont ined in the m nu l h z rd control nd ccident
prevention depend upon the w reness, concern, prudence nd proper
tr ining of personnel.
WARNING!
Before operating the machine, inspect carefully all
parts.
oIn addition to the instructions described in the manual follow all general
safety and accident prevention rules. Before operating the machine or
performing maintenance read and understand the instructions.
oThe labels affixed to the machine call attention to safety precautions that
shall be followed.
oMake sure that safety labels are legible. Clean and replace them if
necessary.
ATTENTION!
Before maintenance, adjustment or cleaning, lower the
machine to the ground, turn off the engine of the
tractor, disengage power takeoff, set hand rake and
remove the ignition key.
oBefore operating the machine make sure that all guards and safety devices
are properly secured and in good conditions; replace damaged safety
devices. In particular check wear on guards, curtain and connecting
devices efore operating the machine.
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