Kverneland 3124 User manual

3124 - 3128 - 3132
Operator’s Manual
Date of issue 10/2004
Date of printing 10/2004
Language EN
Valid as from serial No. 389.265
Reference No. 31.031.503
Index 114-10

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If technical assistance is required from your dealer very quickly, he will need the following information about
your machine:
Description
Working width
Weight
Serial No.
Accessories
Dealer’s
address
Manufacturer’s
address
Copyright belongs to Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS, Denmark. Copying, conversion into other media, translation or use of extracts or parts
of this document is not permitted, unless Kverneland has allowed this in writing. All rights to this product are reserved. The contents of this
instruction manual can be changed without notice and is subject to technical changes and printing errors.
3124 - 3128 - 3132
Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS
Taarupstrandvej 25
DK-5300 Kerteminde - Denmark
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
3124 (2,4 m) - 3128 (2,8m) - 3132 (3,2 m)
3124 (950 kg) - 3128 (1070 kg) - 3132 (1190 kg)

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Contents
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Target group of the operator’s manual 4
Meaning of the symbols 4
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General safety instructions 5
Supplementary safety instructions 9
Safety symbols 9
Meaning of the symbols 10
Safety instructions during crane lift 12
New machine - be careful 13
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Dimensions of the machine 15
Technical data of the machine 16
Requirements to the tractor 16
Survey 17
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Preparation of the machine 18
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Mounting of suspension 19
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Transport position 25
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Working position 26
Conditioning plate 27
Suspension lock 28
Swath deflector 28
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Working in the field 29
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Winter storage 34
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Knives - cutting discs 35
Replacement of knives 36
Cones 37
V-belts 37
Y-finger of the rotor 38
Cardan joint 38
Safety guards 39
Friction clutch (1000 Nm) 39
Lubrication 40
Oil - cutterbar 43
Oil - gearbox, at suspension, 540/1000 RPM
44
Oil - gearbox at cutterbar 45
Repair prescriptions 46
Bevel gear at cutterbar 50
Cutterbar 51
Sensor for suspension 54
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Spreading equipment 55
High cut skids 56
Throwing wings and special knives 56
Lighting kit 56
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Guidelines for warranty 58
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Metal parts 59
Rubber parts 59
Plastic materials 59
Hydraulic oil 59
Electronic parts 59
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Preface
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This operator’s manual is intended for professional farmers and per-
sons who are qualified for farm work and familiar with the assembly of
agricultural equipment.
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Read the operator’s manual thoroughly before putting the machine in-
to service or assembling the machine. In this way you will get the best
working conditions and will be able to work safely.
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All employed staff must frequently be trained in the use of the machine
(at least once a year) to comply with the rules given by the employer’s
insurance company. Untrained or unauthorized staff must not use this
machine.
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Your dealer will assist with instructions in the use and maintenance of
the machine.
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To make the text in this manual easy to read we have used various
symbols. They can be explained as follows:
•A point symbol means a listing of points.
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A triangle means an action to be carried out.
→An arrow means a reference to other places in the text.
Additionally, we also use pictograms helping you to find the relevant
places in the text.
127( The word “Note !” refers to tips or instructions concerning the opera-
tion.
A wrench means tips concerning mounting and adjustment.
A warning triangle marks important safety instructions. If you do not
adhere to these instructions, the consequences can be:
•Serious malfunctions of the machine.
•Damages on the machine.
•Personal injuries or accidents.
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warning instructions for the machine in this manual before operations
commence.
Always work carefully with agricultural machinery. Read through and
observe the safety instructions in this manual. Safety is your respon-
sibilitity.
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a serious hazard. It emphasises precautions which have to be com-
plied with in order to prevent accidents.
This symbol can be found throughout this manual and on the warning
signs on the machine. They are for your safety and should be ob-
served at all times.
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:DWFKRXWIRURWKHUSHRSOHDQGDQLPDOVNever start the machine
or activate hydraulic functions if other persons or animals are near or
on the machine or tractor.
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Adhere to the local laws regarding children’s minimum working age
with agricultural machinery.
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The machine must only be used for harvest of common grass and ce-
real crops. The machine must QRW be used for harvest of maize, mow-
ing in parks and cutting of hedges, neither in vertical nor in horizontal
position.
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Do not wear loose clothing which might catch in any of the moving
parts. In dusty conditions a suitable mask to EN 149 must be used.
Take care of excessive sound level. Certain tractor/implement combi-
nations, dependant on operating conditions, may generate a noise
level in excess of 85 dB at the operator’s ear, even in a ’Q’ cab. In
these circumstances ear defenders must be worn. Keep cab windows
and doors &/26(' at all times to reduce noise level.
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and no other machines or implements must be coupled. The weight of
the tractor must correspond to the machine. Observe all local laws.
Make sure that the tractor has the correct P.T.O. A machine intended
for 540 r.p.m. on the P.T.O. must QHYHU be coupled to a tractor with
1000 r.p.m. on the P.T.O.
&RXSOLQJRIWUDFWRUDQGPDFKLQH must be carried out as laid down
in the instructions. All lock bolts must have locking split pins. Observe
all local laws regarding road transport.
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The tractor engine must $/:$<6 be stopped and the ignition key re-
moved before carrying out repairs, cleaning, lubricating or maintaining
the machine.
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0867 always be fitted on a suitable place on the tractor and the ma-
chine to prevent the outer plastic guards turning around.
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Be very careful when dealing with hydraulics. Use eye protection and
gloves. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure might penetrate into the
skin and cause serious infection. See a doctor if you have been ex-
posed to injury.
&$87,21- damaged hydraulic hoses PXVW be replacedimmediately.
'RQHYHUXVH sealing tape or similar to repair the hoses. The hoses
must be securely fixed. $OOK\GUDXOLFKRVHVRIWKHPDFKLQHVKRXOG
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All hydraulic functions must be in neutral position, the machine must
be lowered to the ground and be safely secured. Never allow children
to play or even stay near agricultural machinery.
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Beware of your responsibility, - carelessness can cause serious injury
or death.
Before transporting on public roads, - always check that the machine
is locked with cotter bolt, that the coupling is in order, and that possible
hydraulic systems and pawls are locked, see the manual of the ma-
chine.
Drive carefully. Reduce speed when turning and driving on uneven
ground, - take care that tractor/machine is not swinging and becoming
unstable.
Please note that there is a danger of overturning when working on
slopes and in soft ground conditions.
The machine must not be used in situations that unbalances the trac-
tor.
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It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to provide correct lamps
and reflectors on the machine, when it is being transported on public
roads during lighting-up time. Observe the local laws.
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Always carry first aid equipment on the tractor. Also observe the local
legislation concerning fire extinguishers. When working with hay or
straw a fire extinguisher must be available at all times.
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For safety reasons use only original spare parts. If injury occurs when
using non-original spare parts the 7DDUXSwarranty is invalidated.
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Take care that the machine is properly maintained and kept in good
safe working condition. Never change the technical construction of the
machine.
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The machine is equipped with :$51,1* decals. If the decals are
damaged they must be replaced, - reference number for a complete
set of decals is 56.863.000.
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The machine is equipped with decals serving your safety. The decals
must not be removed. If the decals are unreadable or fall off, you can
order new decals and place them on the machine.
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Your body could be crused! Do not work under the machine unless it
has been safely supported. The tractor engine must be stopped, the
ignition key removed and the hand brake applied.
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Your body could be drawn into the P.T.O. shaft! Guard must not be re-
moved or opened before the machine has stopped rotating. The trac-
tor engine must be stopped, the ignition key removed and the hand
brake applied.
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Rotating machine components! Never allow children to stay near ag-
ricultural lmachinery. Only the operator must stay near the machine.