KUHN FC244 User manual

Original instructions
KN329CGB_A
Read carefully before starting the machine
Operator's manual
Mower conditioner
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KN329CGB_A - English - 09-2019
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1. - Dear Owner
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1. Dear Owner
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this
manual and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND
MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR
REFERENCE. Pass it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured
and carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate
fitting of any necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. We therefore reserve the right to make improvements
or changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or
additions to the equipment sold previously.
Wear parts
Wearing parts fitted on our machines have been tested in very different situations to optimize their service
life. Nevertheless, the service life depends highly on theconditions of use (products tohandle,soil,weather
conditions, etc...).
Document illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply
to all machines covered in this manual.
Copyright 2019 KUHN

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2. Contents
1. Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................3
2. Contents..........................................................................................................................4
3. Identification of the machine.........................................................................................8
3.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Rear view.........................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Identification of the machine............................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Location of the plates .........................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Description..........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Optional equipment.........................................................................................................................11
4. Safety.............................................................................................................................12
4.1 Description of symbols used in this document............................................................................... 12
4.2 Safety instructions ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Read and follow the safety instructions............................................................................ 13
4.2.3 Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine................... 14
4.2.4 Precautions to take before using the machine ................................................................. 14
4.2.5 Precautions when driving ................................................................................................. 15
4.2.6 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................16
4.2.7 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................20
4.2.8 Precautions when coupling...............................................................................................20
4.2.9 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................21
4.2.10 PTO shaft.......................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.11 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 24
4.2.12 Remote controlled components........................................................................................ 24
4.2.13 Hydro-pneumatic accumulator.......................................................................................... 24
4.2.14 Safety decals.................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.15 Waste disposal ................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.16 Precautions for maintenance and repair work.................................................................. 26
4.2.17 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 27
4.2.18 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................ 28
4.2.19 Burn hazard...................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.20 Precautions to take before using the parking stands........................................................ 29

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4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine............................................................ 30
4.3.1 Location of safety decals..................................................................................................30
4.3.2 Description of safety decals ............................................................................................. 31
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations............................................................................. 35
4.4.1 Specific instructions.......................................................................................................... 36
4.5 Likely critical failures...................................................................................................................... 36
4.6 Incorrect use of the machine by the user ...................................................................................... 37
4.7 Limit state criteria........................................................................................................................... 37
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 38
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 38
5.1.1 Designated use of the machine........................................................................................ 39
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 40
5.2.1 Designated parameters.................................................................................................... 40
5.3 Required equipment...................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.1 Cutter bar ......................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.2 Hydraulic adjustment........................................................................................................ 42
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 42
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 43
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 46
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 46
6.2.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 47
6.2.3 Preparing the machine..................................................................................................... 49
6.2.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................52
6.2.5 Hydraulic connections......................................................................................................54
6.2.6 Electrical connections....................................................................................................... 54
6.2.7 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 55
6.2.8 Intermediate PTO shaft .................................................................................................... 56
6.2.9 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................58
6.2.10 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 59
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 61
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 61
7.2 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 62
7.3 Machine transport using transport means ..................................................................................... 63

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8. Instructions for work....................................................................................................64
8.1 Putting the machine into work position ..........................................................................................64
8.2 Adjustments in working position.....................................................................................................66
8.2.1 Cutting height ...................................................................................................................66
8.2.2 Ground pressure...............................................................................................................67
8.2.3 Finger conditioning rotor speed........................................................................................ 71
8.2.4 Conditioning intensity .......................................................................................................76
8.2.5 Swathing and wide spreading...........................................................................................80
8.3 Machine use .................................................................................................................................. 83
8.3.1 Drive speed ......................................................................................................................83
9. Optional equipment......................................................................................................84
9.1 Raised skid shoes.......................................................................................................................... 84
9.2 Side deflector with high cone disk .................................................................................................84
9.3 Lateral signalling equipment (for France) ......................................................................................85
9.4 4-belt drive (Equipment delivered depending on country) ............................................................. 85
9.4.1 Start-up.............................................................................................................................85
9.4.2 Instructions for work .........................................................................................................87
9.5 Flow limiter.....................................................................................................................................90
9.6 Female coupler..............................................................................................................................90
9.7 USA signalling equipment.............................................................................................................. 91
9.7.1 Coupling and uncoupling.................................................................................................. 91
9.8 Chain stroke limiter........................................................................................................................ 92
10. Maintenance and storage ............................................................................................94
10.1 Frequency chart.............................................................................................................................94
10.2 Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................... 95
10.3 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................96
10.3.1 PTO shaft.......................................................................................................................... 96
10.3.2 Oil change ........................................................................................................................ 98
10.3.3 Lubrication......................................................................................................................102
10.3.4 Greasing.........................................................................................................................102

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-10.4 Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 105
10.4.1 Hydro-pneumatic accumulator ....................................................................................... 105
10.4.2 Transport stop ................................................................................................................ 107
10.4.3 Belt tension..................................................................................................................... 108
10.4.4 Replacing the belts......................................................................................................... 109
10.4.5 Checking cutterbar oil level.............................................................................................111
10.4.6 Inspection of knives and securing elements....................................................................112
10.4.7 Outer and inner cones.................................................................................................... 129
10.4.8 Intermediate PTO shaft .................................................................................................. 129
10.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................ 133
10.5.1 At the end of each season.............................................................................................. 133
10.5.2 At the start of each season............................................................................................. 134
10.5.3 Storage........................................................................................................................... 136
10.6 Dismantling and scrapping of the machine.................................................................................. 136
11. Troubleshooting guide.............................................................................................. 137
12. Appendix.....................................................................................................................143
12.1 Calculating the load on an axle ................................................................................................... 143
13. Limited Warranty........................................................................................................ 151

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3. Identification of the machine
3.1 Front view
3.2 Rear view

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3.3 Identification of the machine
- Do not remove the manufacturer,
homologation and marking plates attached
to the machine.
3.3.1 Location of the plates
- Please write below the type and serial number of
the machine:
• Serial Number:
- This information is to be given to the Kuhn
authorized dealer for any spare parts order or
warranty claim.
3.3.2 Description
Model identification plate
1: Manufacturer name and address
3: Brand
4: KUHN logo
5: Description of the machine
7: Model
9a: Machine serial number
9b: Barcode (Machine serial number)
12: Weight empty (Minimum/Maximum)
18: Data matrix
19: Plate reference
27: Place of manufacture
28: Manufactured by... for...
34: Special operation
9: Serial Nr. 34: Ex
5: Machine
7: Model
09993000
3: Brand
kg
kg
12: Unladen Mass min/Max
3: 商 Brand
9: 机架号 Serial Nr. 34: Ex
5: 机器描述 Machine
7: 型号 Model
kg
12: 卸重量最小/最大Unladen Mass min/max kg
1
34
18
19
3
9a
5
7
12
28
27
9b
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Certification plate (CE)
For machines aimed at countries which are
members of the European Union (EC marking).
4: KUHN logo
7: Model
9: Machine serial number
19: Plate reference
23: Logo CE
24: Manufacturing year
26: Model year
54: Data matrix
Certification plate (EAC)
For machines aimed at countries member of the
Eurasian customs union (EAC marking).
4: KUHN logo
7: Model
9: Machine serial number
19: Plate reference
23: Logo EAC
25: Manufacturing year
26: Model year
54: Data matrix
Importer plate (BRASIL)
For machines to be sent to Brazil.
1: Manufacturer name and address
4: KUHN logo
7: Model
9: Machine serial number
19: Plate reference
24: Manufacturing year
54: Data matrix
24: Year of Construction
26: Model Year
7: Model
9: Serial Nr.
23
54
4
19
7
9
24
26
25: Month-Year of Construction
26: Model Year
7: Model
9: Serial Nr.
23
54
4
26
25
7
9
19
24: Year of Construction
19
54 4
1
24
97