KUHN FC2860 TLR User manual

Original instructions
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Operator's manual
Mower conditioner
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KN282CGB_A - English - 04-2019
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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
andcarefullyinspectedinthesamefactorythatbuilds the machineto 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 the conditions of use (products to handle, 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.........................................................................................7
3.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Identification of the machine............................................................................................................ 8
3.3.1 Location of the plates .........................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Description.......................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Optional equipment........................................................................................................................ 12
4. Safety.............................................................................................................................13
4.1 Description of symbols used in this document...............................................................................13
4.2 Safety instructions ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Read and follow the safety instructions............................................................................ 14
4.2.3 Safety decals.................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4 Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine................... 15
4.2.5 Precautions when coupling...............................................................................................15
4.2.6 PTO shaft.......................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.7 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................ 18
4.2.8 Remote controlled components........................................................................................ 18
4.2.9 Precautions when driving ................................................................................................. 19
4.2.10 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................ 19
4.2.11 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................20
4.2.12 Tyres................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2.13 Precautions to take before using the machine ................................................................. 21
4.2.14 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 21
4.2.15 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................ 22
4.2.16 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 23
4.2.17 Precautions for maintenance and repair work.................................................................. 24
4.2.18 Waste disposal .................................................................................................................24
4.2.19 Burn hazard......................................................................................................................25
4.2.20 Precautions to take before using the parking stands........................................................ 25
4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............................................................ 26
4.3.1 Location of safety decals..................................................................................................26
4.3.2 Description of safety decals.............................................................................................. 27

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4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations............................................................................. 28
4.4.1 Tyre pressure ................................................................................................................... 29
4.4.2 Instructions specific to France.......................................................................................... 30
4.5 Likely critical failures...................................................................................................................... 30
4.6 Incorrect use of the machine by the user ...................................................................................... 31
4.7 Limit state criteria........................................................................................................................... 31
4.8 Machine handling .......................................................................................................................... 31
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 33
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 33
5.1.1 Designated use of the machine........................................................................................ 35
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.1 Designated parameters.................................................................................................... 37
5.3 Required equipment...................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.1 Check chains.................................................................................................................... 38
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 38
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 40
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 40
6.2.3 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 41
6.2.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................42
6.2.5 Hydraulic connections......................................................................................................43
6.2.6 Electrical connections....................................................................................................... 44
6.2.7 Fit the check chains.......................................................................................................... 44
6.2.8 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 44
6.2.9 Intermediate PTO shaft .................................................................................................... 46
6.2.10 Adjusting the machine...................................................................................................... 49
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 51
7.1 Transport position.......................................................................................................................... 51
7.2 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 52
7.2.1 Side guards...................................................................................................................... 53
7.3 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 54
7.4 Machine transport using transport means ..................................................................................... 55
8. Instructions for work................................................................................................... 56
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 56
8.1.1 Side guards...................................................................................................................... 56
8.2 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 57
8.2.1 Cutting height................................................................................................................... 58
8.2.2 Ground pressure .............................................................................................................. 59
8.2.3 Conditioning intensity....................................................................................................... 61
8.2.4 Checking the roller parallelism and gap........................................................................... 62
8.2.5 Swathing system.............................................................................................................. 63