Kongskilde 300FS User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
& OPERATING GUIDE
300FS Harrows
Flex Drag & Spiral Roller Combi
Kongskilde 300 FS

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INDEX:
Introduction ..............................................................................................................….........................2
Pre Assembly Tips .............................................................................................…................................3
3 Bar Spike Drag Harrow Sections Assembly ......................................................................................4
Spiral Bar Rota-Harrows Assembly.......................................................................................................8
Adjustments / Precautions ............................................................................................................…..12
Field Settings ...............................................................................................................................…....13
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................15
OEM Mounting Kit .............................................................................................................................15
Parts List Assembly Diagram ...............................................................................See Separate Booklet
Mounting Pattern Diagrams for Cultivators ........................................................See Separate Booklet
INTRODUCTION:
Kongskilde 300FS Combi Harrows have been developed as a levelling attachment for field cultivators.
When properly adjusted the Harrow will help to prepare a level surface for planting in various field
conditions and soil types.
To achieve this, the 300FS Harrow combines a 3-Bar Flex Drag-Spike Harrow with a Single Offset
Spiral Bar Rota Harrow.
This booklet has been developed to assist you in assembling your Combi Harrow Kit for the Kongskilde
Field Cultivator Model VT2800. Harrow mounting patterns for each cultivator size is provided in a
separate booklet.

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PRE ASSEMBLY TIPS:
Prior to assembling the Combi Harrows, the cultivator should be carefully unfolded and lowered to the
ground, (resting on the tines), on a flat level area.
Combi Harrows are really two separate harrow systems that share a common hanger arm and should
therefore be assembled in three stages:
1) Assemble the 3 Bar Drag Harrows and position behind the machine.
2) Mount the hanger arms and attach the drag harrows to them.
3) Assemble the Spiral Bar Rota Harrows and attach to the ends of the hanger arms.
(Refer to the detailed assembly instructions for each of the above stages)
The combi harrows are shipped from the factory in component form. They are packed together and
include: the pre-assembled spike bars; the carrier arms; the rollers, roller frames, and roller arms; and
the assembly hardware bags.
Refer to the parts list booklet for a detailed breakdown and description of the assembled components.
This booklet will help you to identify the items required for proper assembly.
Use Top Holes On Harrow
Mountin Bracket When
Using VTH Tines
Use Bottom Holes On
Harrow Mountin Bracket
When Using VTM Tines
NOTE: Position the harrow mounting bracket holes according to the tine in use VTM or VTH
Harrow mounting Braket
VTM
20"
VTH
24"

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Working Angle of 3-Bar Drag Harrow
As an added feature, the straight and offset joiner links of the 3 bar drag sections have been double
sheared on one end with two different angle cuts. This gives you the opportunity to set the spikes bars
to run at a shallow angle of about 30° for levelling in heavy residue or lighter soils, or set at a steeper
angle of about 45° for breaking clods and lumps in heavier soils. The harrows come pre-assembled
from the factory on the steep angle setting. However, If you want to change to the shallow angle set-
ting you must flip the offest brackets over on all sections before starting the assembly, as all sections
must be set the same way.
See Diagrams & Notes below.
NOTE 1: Depending on the setting chosen, the harrow bars may be flipped over and offset in the op-
posite direction to the diagrams shown in the harrow layout booklets. For example; a right offset joiner
link set in the shallow angle position becomes a left offset link when flipped over into the steep angle
position.
NOTE 2: All offset brackets must be assembled to work at the same angle; either shallow or steep. You
do not have the option to mix one angle setting with another. Therefore, you cannot set the front row
to run at the steep angle and the rear 2 rows to run shallow. All spike bars must work at the same angle
to allow for proper spacing between the spikes.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Drag Harrow Sections
1. Before starting, be sure you have the correct quantity and size of drag harrow bundles and spiral
bar rollers for the machine that is being assembled. The size combinations and mounting location for
each machine are shown in the harrow layout booklet provided for each model of cultivator.
2. Each harrow section may be assembled separately and then positioned behind the cultivator.
However these harrow sections are very heavy and awkward to move when completely assembled. You
may want to position them behind the cultivator first and then complete the assembly.
3. Lay the 3 bar harrow sections out behind the cultivator and assemble the offset joiner links and
chains according to the layout diagrams below. Start with the Centre Section first, then assemble the
right and left hand wing sections.

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4. Note: On some cultivator models you will need to mount a special extension to the ends of the
spike bars. Mark the locations for the bolt holes, or clampthe extensions to the spike bar and use them
as a guide for drilling. Secure with bolts and locknuts supplied. See detail below.
5. Mount the carrier arms to the rear toolbar of the cultivator centre section with the 5/8" U-bolts,
washers and locknuts provided. Always start in the centre of the machine and work out to the wings to
keep the spacing even between the harrow sections.Position 4 of the arms above the chain brackets on
the drag harrow assemblies according to the sample diagram below.
NOTE: Only four of the arms (A) below are used to hang the drag harrow sections. The extra pair of
arms (B) shown are required for mounting the rota harrows only. If required, these are positioned in
between the arms for mounting the drag harrows as shown. Pay close attention to the layout diagrams
provided with each machine for correct placement of the harrow arms.

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6. The pull chains are connected to a slot in the bottom of the harrow mounting bracket.
7. Connect the pull chains to the draw brackets by inserting one of the chain links thru the slot in
the bracket and securing with the lynch pin provided. The length of the pull chains may be adjusted as
required to obtain optimal levelling and grooming of the soil surface. Initially they can be set at about
the 3rd link. (See the field settings section later in this manual. )
8. Connect the transport chains to the tabs on the bottom side of the carrier arms with the bolts,
washers and locknuts provided.
Note that there are only 2 tabs on the short arms. An extra hole is provided on the harrow mounting
bracket for the 3rd hanger chain. The length of these chains may be adjusted according to desired
transport height, (about 12 links to start).
9. When the centre section harrow assembly is complete, mount the carrier arms and harrow sec-
tions to the wings in a similar manner, repeating points 3 to 8 again for the wing sections.
NOTE: To avoid interference between the harrow sections there should be a minimum of 4" between
the ends of each harrow bar.
10. Ensure that all bolts are tight.
Set at
12 Links Set at the
3rd Link

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Assembling and Mounting the Spiral Bar Rollers:
1. After completing the assembly of the drag harrow sections and all sections have been mounted
to the hanger arms, start assembling the components for the rota harrows.
Once again, begin with the centre section and move out to the wings.
Springs:
2. The Harrow Arms and Spring Assemblies for the rollers are pre-assembled at the factory.
However, for repair or replacement of the spring assemblies, assemble the spring insert into the open
end of the spring with the wrench tab pointing outwards. Use a wrench to screw the insert down inside
the spring until the stop tab at the end of the threads contacts the end coil of the spring. See diagram
below:
3. Mount the spring assembly into each mounting bracket by placing a wear bushing through the
hook of the spring. Align the bushing with the lowest hole (A) in the mounting bracket as shown below,
and secure with the 1/2" x 4-1/2" bolt and locknut provided. Leave hanging loose.

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Hanger Arms:
4. For all High Tine machines, align a wear bushing with hole (B) in the mounting bracket and
secure with 1/2" x 4-1/2" bolt and locknut as shown below. This will allow the proper ground clear-
ance for the harrow when the cultivator is raised for road transport. Hole (B2) may be used in cases
where it is necessary to provide a higher transport position for the rota-harrow, or when the cultivator
is equipped with Standard S-tines.
5. Insert a wear bushing into the pivot bushing of the rota-harrow hanger arms. Assemble the short
hanger arms into the mounting brackets by aligning the hole in the wear bushing with hole (C) in the
mounting bracket. Secure with 1/2" x 4-1/2" bolt and locknut provided.
6. Insert the 5/8" x 4" full thread spring adjustment bolt (with washer) through the hanger arms.
Thread the 5/8" jamnut about 2" on to the adjustment bolt. Thread the bolt by hand into the threaded
insert in the end of the spring assembly. Tighten with a socket wrench until the spring has been stretched
approx 1/2" - 1", then secure the jamnut.
7. Ensure that all nuts and bolts are tight.

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Rollers and Assembly:
8. When assembling the Spiral Bar Rota-Harrows it is important to note that there are left and
right hand rollers. These are identified by a decal on the roller assemblies. If the decal is missing the
rollers can be identified by looking at them from the end. The Left rollers have the spiral bar turning
to the Left and the Right roller spiral bars turn to the Right. Mount the rollers to the roller frames with
the 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolts and locknuts provided. The gusset on the frames should be on top with the black
bearing arms mounted to the outside of the frames. See diagram below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All rollers are assembled at the factory so that the grease fittings on the roller
bearings point to the rear and not in the direction of travel. See detail A below.
Black Bearing Arms
Mount to Outside of
Harrow Frame with
Support Gusset on Top