KUHN GMD16 User manual

Original instructions
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Read carefully before starting the machine
Operator's manual
Disc mower
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GMD16-GMD20
KN225BGB_A - English - 06-2019
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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............................................................................ 14
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 ................................................................. 15
4.2.5 Precautions when driving ................................................................................................. 15
4.2.6 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................15
4.2.7 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................20
4.2.8 Precautions when coupling...............................................................................................21
4.2.9 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................21
4.2.10 PTO shaft.......................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.11 Waste disposal .................................................................................................................23
4.2.12 Remote controlled components........................................................................................ 24
4.2.13 Safety decals.................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.14 Precautions for maintenance and repair work.................................................................. 25
4.2.15 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 26
4.2.16 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 26
4.2.17 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................ 27
4.2.18 Precautions to take before using the parking stands........................................................ 27
4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............................................................ 28
4.3.1 Location of safety decals..................................................................................................28
4.3.2 Description of safety decals.............................................................................................. 29

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4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations............................................................................. 31
4.4.1 Instructions specific to France.......................................................................................... 32
4.4.2 Instructions specific to the USA........................................................................................ 32
4.5 Likely critical failures...................................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Incorrect use of the machine by the user ...................................................................................... 33
4.7 Limit state criteria........................................................................................................................... 33
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 34
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 34
5.1.1 Designated use of the machine........................................................................................ 35
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.1 Designated parameters.................................................................................................... 36
5.3 Required equipment...................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 PTO shaft: ........................................................................................................................ 37
5.3.2 Put into the working or transport position......................................................................... 38
5.3.3 Cutter bar ......................................................................................................................... 38
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 39
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 40
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 41
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 41
6.2.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 41
6.2.3 Preparing the machine..................................................................................................... 43
6.2.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................45
6.2.5 Hydraulic connections......................................................................................................46
6.2.6 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................ 46
6.2.7 Fit check chain ................................................................................................................. 46
6.2.8 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 47
6.2.9 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................48
6.2.10 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 50
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 51
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 51
7.2 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 52
8. Instructions for work................................................................................................... 53
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 53
8.2 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 55
8.2.1 Cutting height................................................................................................................... 55
8.2.2 Swathing system.............................................................................................................. 56
8.2.3 Compensating spring tension........................................................................................... 56