KUHN FC813R User manual

Original instructions
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Read carefully before starting the machine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Mower conditioner
C0001 > C9999
FC813R
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- English - 06-2016

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 to handle, soil, weather
conditions, etc...).
Designated use of the machine
The FC813R mower conditioner must only be used for the work for which it has been designed: mowing on
the ground of hay fields, grass silage fields and improved pastures for the purpose of harvesting fodder for
feeding livestock.
From a safety point of view, the machine is not designed to mow road sides.
Copyright 2016 KUHN

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2. Contents
1. Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1
2. Contents..........................................................................................................................2
3. Identification of the machine.........................................................................................5
3.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Model identification plate .................................................................................................................6
3.4 Optional equipment.......................................................................................................................... 7
4. Safety...............................................................................................................................8
4.1 Description of symbols used in this document.................................................................................8
4.2 Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Read and follow the safety instructions..............................................................................9
4.2.3 Precautions to be taken before carrying out any operations on the machine................... 10
4.2.4 Precautions to take before using the machine ................................................................. 10
4.2.5 Precautions when driving ..................................................................................................11
4.2.6 Precautions when driving on public roads........................................................................12
4.2.7 Maximum speed...............................................................................................................16
4.2.8 Precautions when coupling...............................................................................................16
4.2.9 Hydraulic circuit................................................................................................................17
4.2.10 PTO shaft..........................................................................................................................18
4.2.11 Precautions during manoeuvres....................................................................................... 20
4.2.12 Remote controlled components........................................................................................20
4.2.13 Hydro-pneumatic accumulator.......................................................................................... 20
4.2.14 Safety decals.................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.15 Waste disposal .................................................................................................................21
4.2.16 Precautions for machine use............................................................................................ 22
4.2.17 Precautions for maintenance and repair work.................................................................. 23
4.2.18 Projection of stones and foreign objects........................................................................... 24
4.3 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............................................................ 25
4.3.1 Location of safety decals..................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Description of safety decals.............................................................................................. 26
4.4 Road safety equipment and recommendations ............................................................................. 29
4.4.1 Instructions specific to France.......................................................................................... 30

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5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 31
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 34
5.3 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 34
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Positioning and parking....................................................................................................36
6.1.2 Description of the controls................................................................................................37
6.1.3 Putting the machine from headland turn into transport position and vice versa............... 38
6.1.4 Control box protection...................................................................................................... 40
6.1.5 Description of the connection........................................................................................... 41
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 42
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 42
6.2.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 43
6.2.3 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................44
6.2.4 Hydraulic connections......................................................................................................47
6.2.5 Electrical connections....................................................................................................... 49
6.2.6 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 50
6.2.7 Intermediate PTO shafts................................................................................................... 52
6.2.8 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................55
6.2.9 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 56
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 58
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 58
7.2 Conformity with the road regulations............................................................................................. 63
8. Instructions for work................................................................................................... 64
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 64
8.2 Putting the machine in headland turn position............................................................................... 68
8.3 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 69
8.3.1 Cutting height................................................................................................................... 69
8.3.2 Ground pressure .............................................................................................................. 70
8.3.3 Conditioning intensity....................................................................................................... 74
8.3.4 Swathing system.............................................................................................................. 75
8.4 Machine use .................................................................................................................................. 76
8.4.1 Lateral offset..................................................................................................................... 78
8.4.2 Drive speed...................................................................................................................... 80

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9. Optional equipment......................................................................................................81
9.1 Raised skid shoes.......................................................................................................................... 81
9.2 Side deflector kit ............................................................................................................................ 82
10. Maintenance and storage ............................................................................................83
10.1 Frequency chart............................................................................................................................. 83
10.2 Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................... 85
10.3 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................85
10.3.1 PTO shaft..........................................................................................................................86
10.3.2 Grease.............................................................................................................................. 88
10.3.3 Oil.....................................................................................................................................90
10.3.4 Oil change ........................................................................................................................ 91
10.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 95
10.4.1 Hydro-pneumatic accumulators........................................................................................95
10.4.2 The drive system ..............................................................................................................96
10.4.3 Stop pins...........................................................................................................................97
10.4.4 Checking the oil levels......................................................................................................98
10.4.5 Inspection of knives and securing elements...................................................................100
10.4.6 Disc replacement............................................................................................................ 103
10.4.7 Outer and inner cones....................................................................................................104
10.4.8 Checking the roller parallelism and gap ......................................................................... 105
10.4.9 Chain replacement and roller synchronization ............................................................... 106
10.4.10 Belts................................................................................................................................ 109
10.5 Storage .........................................................................................................................................111
10.5.1 At the end of each season...............................................................................................111
10.5.2 At the start of each season..............................................................................................112
11. Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................................113
12. Appendix.....................................................................................................................117
12.1 Calculating the load on an axle.....................................................................................................117
13. Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty...........................................................................127

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

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3.3 Model identification plate
Please write below the type and serial number of the
machine. This information is to be given to the Kuhn
authorized dealer for any spare parts order or
warranty claim.
Type: FC813R
Serial no.:
TYPE
MASSE kg
KUHN S.A.
67700 SAVERNE - FRANCE
N°
MADE IN FRANCE

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3.4 Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on
your machine:
1 3/4’’ - 6 spline yoke.
1 3/8’’ - 6 spline yoke.
1 3/4’’ - 20 spline yoke.
1 3/8’’ - 21 spline yoke.
Raised skid shoes 120 mm (4.7’’).
Side deflector kit.

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4. Safety
4.1 Description of symbols used in
this document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that if not avoided, could result in serious
bodily injury.
This symbol is used to identify special instructions or
procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result
in machinery damage.
This symbol is used to communicate technical
information of particular interest.