KUHN GMD800GII-FF User manual

KN198KGB D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Disc mower
GMD800GII-FF
KN198KGB D
- English - 04-2010

Dear Owner
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$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. It therefore reserves 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.
Designated use of the machine
The GMD800 GII mower must only be used for the purpose for which it was manufactured: mowing on the
ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for feeding
livestock.

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Contents
$Contents
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents .........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine.........................................................................................4
Front view..........................................................................................................................................4
Rear view...........................................................................................................................................4
Model identification plate ................................................................................................................5
Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................5
Safety...............................................................................................................................6
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................6
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................7
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................17
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................22
Machine specifications................................................................................................23
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................23
Technical specifications................................................................................................................24
Sound levels ...................................................................................................................................24
Putting into service......................................................................................................25
Description of control elements....................................................................................................25
Coupling and uncoupling..............................................................................................................26
Instructions for transport............................................................................................35
Putting the machine into transport position................................................................................35
Conformity with the road regulations...........................................................................................36

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Instructions for work................................................................................................... 37
Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................37
Adjustments in working position..................................................................................................39
Machine use....................................................................................................................................41
Optional equipment.....................................................................................................45
Raised skid shoes..........................................................................................................................45
Side deflector..................................................................................................................................45
Side deflector with high cone disk...............................................................................................46
Lighting and signalling..................................................................................................................46
Lateral signalling equipment.........................................................................................................47
1000 min-1 drive kit........................................................................................................................48
Longer hitch pins...........................................................................................................................49
Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 50
Frequency chart .............................................................................................................................50
Lubrication......................................................................................................................................51
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................54
Storage............................................................................................................................................74
Trouble shooting guide............................................................................................... 75
Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 77
Calculating the load on an axle.....................................................................................................77
Limited warranty.......................................................................................................... 83