Kongskilde CM 305 F User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS - according to Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I 1.7.4.1
Part number 81PIGB-097A
1st edition English
February 2018
CM 305 F
Disc Mower
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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FOREWORD
DEAR CUSTOMER!
We appreciate the confidence you have shown to our company by investing in a
KONGSKILDE product and congratulate you with your new purchase. Of course, it is
our wish that you will experience complete satisfaction with the investment.
This instruction manual is intended for farmers or other persons who have a
corresponding agricultural education. The instruction manual contains information
about correct and safe use of the machine.
When buying the machine you will receive information about use, adjustment and
maintenance.
However, this first introduction cannot replace a more thorough knowledge of the
different tasks, functions and correct technical use of the machine.
Therefore you should read this instruction manual very carefully before using
the machine. Pay special attention to the safety instructions.
This instruction manual is made so that the information is mentioned in the order you
will need it, i.e. from the necessary operation conditions to use and maintenance.
Besides this there are illustrations with text.
"Right" and "Left" are defined from a position behind the machine facing the direction
of travel.
All the information, illustrations and technical specifications in this instruction manual
describe the latest version at the time of publication.
Kongskilde Industries A/S reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the
design or construction of any part without incurring the obligations to install such
changes on any unit previously delivered.

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FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................3
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................6
INTENDED USE.................................................................................................6
SAFETY..............................................................................................................7
Definitions..............................................................................................7
General safety instructions.....................................................................8
Special safety instructions....................................................................10
Choice of tractor...................................................................................11
Connection and disconnection.............................................................11
The PTO drive shaft.............................................................................12
Hydraulics............................................................................................12
Adjustment...........................................................................................13
Transport..............................................................................................13
Working................................................................................................13
Parking and maintenance ....................................................................14
Machine safety.....................................................................................15
SAFETY DECALS ............................................................................................17
TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................19
2. CONNECTION OR DISCONNECTION AND TEST DRIVING ......................................20
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................20
CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR.................................................................21
Connection...........................................................................................22
Link arms .............................................................................................24
Top link ................................................................................................24
Transmission........................................................................................24
Adjustment of the PTO drive shaft .......................................................25
Securing against overload....................................................................26
Transport safety...................................................................................27
TEST DRIVING.................................................................................................28
Check before test driving .....................................................................28
The actual test drive.............................................................................29
3. ADJUSTMENTS AND DRIVING...................................................................................30
TRANSPORT ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................30
Side guards..........................................................................................30
WORKING ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................32
Blades..................................................................................................32
Rotor skirts...........................................................................................33
Swath discs..........................................................................................34
Front guard ..........................................................................................35
Cutting angle........................................................................................36
Adjustment of the cutting height...........................................................36
Continuous adjustment of cutting height (Accessory) ..........................36
Relief....................................................................................................37
DRIVING WITH THE MACHINE.......................................................................38
Starting.................................................................................................38
Working in the field...............................................................................39
Turning.................................................................................................40
Transport..............................................................................................41
Parking.................................................................................................41

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4. GREASING ...................................................................................................................43
GREASE...........................................................................................................43
5. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................44
IN GENERAL....................................................................................................44
Tightening of bolts................................................................................44
CONTROL OF BALANCE ................................................................................45
BELT DRIVE.....................................................................................................45
Belt drive..............................................................................................45
CUTTING UNIT ................................................................................................47
Blades..................................................................................................47
Blade holders.......................................................................................48
Replacement of blades ........................................................................49
Condition of the rotor skirts..................................................................50
Carriers/drums.....................................................................................50
6. MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................51
DRIVING TIPS AND FAULT-FINDING.............................................................51
STORAGE........................................................................................................52
SPARE PARTS ORDER...................................................................................52
DISPOSAL........................................................................................................53
7. WARRANTY..................................................................................................................54

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1. INTRODUCTION
INTENDED USE
KONGSKILDE drum mowers are developed for agricultural work. They should only
be connected to tractors and driven by the PTO of the tractor.
Drum mowers are solely intended for:
Cutting on the ground of natural or planted grass and stem crops for animal feeding
purposes. The machine is solely intended for field work in agricultural connection.
It is assumed that the work is performed under reasonable conditions, i.e. that the
fields are cultivated normally and to a reasonable extent kept clear of foreign matter
and the like.
Any other use is regarded as not intended. Kongskilde Industries A/S is not
responsible for any damage resulting from such use, the user bears that risk.
If changes are made on the machine and its construction without permission from
Kongskilde Industries A/S, Kongskilde Industries A/S cannot be held responsible for
any damage resulting from this.
Intended use, of course, implies that you observe the instructions in the instruction
manual and the spare parts book, use original spare parts and contact an authorised
workshop, in so far as it is necessary.
The following safety instructions as well as common rules concerning technical
safety, working practices and road safety must be observed altogether.
The drum mowers should only be used and maintained by persons who, through
relevant instructions and after reading the instruction manual, are familiar with the
machine in question and, in particular, are informed of possible dangers.

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SAFETY
The safety of persons and machines is an integral part of KONGSKILDE’s
development work. However, damage can occur as a consequence of misuse and
insufficient instruction. We wish to ensure the safety of you and your family in
the best possible way, but this also requires an effort on your part.
A drum mower cannot be constructed in such a way that it guarantees the full safety
of persons and at the same time performs an efficient piece of work. This means that
it is very important that you as user of the machine pay attention and use the
machine correctly and thereby avoid exposing yourself and others to unnecessary
danger.
The machine demands skilled operation, which means that, apart from having a
relevant agricultural background and training, you should read the instruction
manual before you connect the machine to the tractor. Even though you have
been driving a similar machine before, you should read the manual - this is a matter
of your own safety!
You should never leave the machine to others before you have made sure that they
have the necessary knowledge to operate the machine safely.
DEFINITIONS
The safety decals and the instruction manual of the machine contain a line of safety
notes. The safety notes mention certain measures, which we recommend you and
your colleagues to follow as to increase the personal safety as much as possible.
We recommend that you take the necessary time to read the safety instructions and
inform your staff to do the same.
In this instruction manual this symbol is used with reference to
personal safety directly or indirectly through maintenance of the
machine.
CAUTION: The word CAUTION is used to ensure that the operator follows the
general safety instructions or the measures mentioned in the
instruction manual to protect the operator and others against injuries.
WARNING: The word WARNING is used to warn against visible or hidden risks,
which might lead to serious personal injuries.
DANGER: The word DANGER is used to indicate measures which, according to
legislation, must be followed to protect the driver and others against
serious injuries.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before use, the operator should make sure that the tractor and the machine observe
the general work-related legislation and can comply with the Road Traffic Act.
The following is a brief description of the measures, which should be a matter of
common knowledge to the operator.
1. Always disengage the PTO drive shaft, activate the parking brake and stop the
tractor engine before you
- lubricate the machine,
- clean the machine,
- disassemble any part of the machine,
- adjust the machine.
2. Always lower the machine to the ground and use correct support or transport
safety device when the machine is parked.
3. Always use the transport safety device of the machine during transport.
4. Never work under a raised machine unless the lift suspension of the tractor is
secured by means of a support chain or other mechanical securing device.
5. Never start the tractor until all persons are safely away from the tractor and the
machine.
6. Make sure that all tools have been removed from the machine before starting
the tractor.
7. Make sure that all guards have been mounted correctly.
8. During work never wear loose clothes which can be pulled in by the moving
parts of the machine.
9. Do not change the guards or work with the machine when a guard is missing.
10. Always drive with the statutory lights and safety marking during transport on
public road and at night.

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11. Limit the transport speed to maximum 30 km/h if the machine has not been
marked with another maximum speed limit.
12. Do not stand near the machine while it is working.
13. When mounting the PTO drive shaft observe that the number of RPM of the
tractor matches those of the machine.
14. Always use hearing protectors if the noise from the machine is annoying or if
you are working with the machine for a considerable period in a tractor cabin,
which has not been silenced sufficiently.
15. Before raising or lowering the machine in the lift suspension of the tractor,
check that no persons are near the machine or touching it.
16. Do not stand near the guards of the cutting unit and do not lift the guards before
all revolving parts have stopped moving.
17. Never use the machine for other purposes than what it has been constructed
for.
18. Do not allow any children to be near when you are working with the machine.
19. Never stand between the tractor and the machine during connection and
disconnection.

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SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When working with mowers the following special measures should be observed.
1. Use a tractor with a cabin provided with safety glass. Furthermore it is advisable
to protect the glass of the cabin with polycarbonate plates inside or with a close-
meshed net outside. The cabin should be closed when working in the field.
2. Always keep away from the cutting unit when the parts of the machine rotate.
3. When replacing blades it is important to observe the rules in the instruction
manual to fulfil the safety requirements. Always use original spare parts.
4. Before use, check the revolving parts (blades, blade bolts, rotors and drums). If
parts are damaged (bent or cracked), worn or missing, they should be replaced
immediately.
5. Damaged, worn or missing blades should be replaced in sets in order not to
create an unbalance in the machine.
6. Check canvases and guards regularly. Replace worn or damaged canvases.
7. Canvases and guards secure against ejection of stones and foreign matter.
Before use canvases and guards must be placed correctly.
8. Lower the cutting unit to working position before starting the power
transmission.
9. The field should be kept clear of stones and foreign matter, if possible.
10. Even if the machine is adjusted and operated correctly, stones and foreign
matter in the field can be ejected from the cutting unit. Therefore no persons
should stand near the cutting unit where the conditions are unknown. Be
particularly careful when working along public roads or facilities (schools, parks
etc.)
11. Though it is possible, you should never reverse with the cutting unit in working
position. The correct movement for the cutting unit only works when driving
forward, as there is a risk of damage if driving backwards with the machine in
working position.
12. Even though the power transmission has stopped, the revolving parts have a
momentum. Therefore, always wait until the revolving parts have come to a
complete stop before getting near the cutting unit.
13. If in doubt, always contact the nearest dealer.