Kverneland Vicon Andex 724 User manual

Andex
724 / 724 Hydro
Assembly instructions
Original assembly instructions
Edition 03.2012
Date of print 04.2012
Language EN
Machine number VF69670236 –
Model 6967
Document number VF16648840.EN

Kverneland Group Kerteminde AS
Taarupstrandvej 25
DK-5300 Kerteminde
Denmark
Tel: [phone]
Copyright by Kverneland Group Gottmadingen N. V., Germany. Reproduction, transfer to other media, translation or the use of extracts or parts
of this manual without the explicit permission of Kverneland, is not permitted. All rights reserved. The contents of this operating manual are subject
to change without notice. The right to technical revision is reserved.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Preliminary information ........................... 4
Target group for these assembly
instructions 4
Symbols used 5
Safety ......................................................... 6
For your safety 6
Screwed connections 8
Overview .................................................... 11
Designation of components 11
Crate packaging 12
Pallet packaging 13
Crate packaging ........................................ 14
Requirements 14
Main frame 15
Steering 23
Lift arms 26
Hydraulics 29
Swath former 33
Rotor 36
Drive 39
Lighting equipment and electrics 42
Fitting the tine supports 44
Protective equipment 45
Fitting the crank 47
Final assembly for crate packaging 48
Pallet packaging ....................................... 49
Requirements 49
Pallet assembly 50
Hydraulics 52
Fitting the rotor chassis 52
Final assembly for pallet packaging 54
Setting up work ......................................... 55
PTO shaft length 55
Adjusting the 
rotor pitch 57
Adjusting the rotor pitch 
for a single axle 58
Adjust the rotor pitch 
for a tandem axle [+] 59
Steering 60
Accessories .............................................. 61
Optional accessories 61
Tine saver [+] 62
Spare wheel [+] 62
Tandem axles [+] 62
Hydraulic transport chassis 63
Circuit diagrams ....................................... 64
Hydraulics circuit diagram 64
Pilotbox circuit diagram 67
Lighting equipment circuit diagram 68
Final operations ......................................... 69
Introducing air to the hydraulic
cylinder 69
Adjusting the hydraulic cylinder 70
Trial run 71
Environment 71

Preliminary information
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Prelimi nary inform ation
Target group for
these assembly

instructions
These instructions are intended for authorised dealers, workshops
and agents qualified in the field of agricultural mechanical engi-
neering.
For your safety
You must familiarise yourself with the contents of these assembly
instructions before assembly or operating the machine. In this way,
you will achieve optimum work results and operational safety. The
assembly instructions form an integral part of the machine and must
always be kept to hand. This will allow:
•accidents to be avoided.
•warranty requirements to be met.
For the employer:
Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not permitted to assemble
the machinery.

Preliminary information
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Symbols used
In this operating manual, the following symbols and terms have been
used:
•A bullet point accompanies each item in a list.
A triangle indicates operating functions which must be performed.
An arrow indicates a cross-reference to other sections of this
manual.
[+] A plus sign indicates additional equipment which is not included
in the standard version.
We have also used pictograms to help you find instructions more
quickly:
The “Information” pictogram points to tips and additional information.
The “Examples” pictogram indicates examples that assist under-
standing of the instructions.
The spanner indicates tips for assembly or adjustment work.
This arrow in the diagram shows the direction of travel.
The brush indicates the points that must be lubricated using the brush.
The grease gun indicates the points that must be lubricated using the
grease gun.
Switch on the tractor.
Secure the tractor against rolling away, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition key.
Caution
The warning triangle indicates important safety information. Failure
to observe this safety information can result in:
•Serious faults in the correct operation of the implement.
•Damage to the machine.
•Personal injury or accidents.

Safety
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Safety
For your safety
Please carefully read and observe the safety information in this
chapter prior to assembly. All persons involved in assembling or
setting up this machine must read and pay close attention to the
assembly instructions that follow.
Faulty assembly or misuse results in:
•Risks to life and limb of the operator, third parties, and animals in
the vicinity of the machine.
•Risks for the machine and other property belonging to the operator
or third parties.
•Impairment of the efficient and damage-free operation of the
machine.
Correct assembly
Non-compliance with the following rules amounts to gross negligence.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage caused by
negligence.
This machine must only be assembled by trained technicians in
accordance with the current version of the assembly instructions.
Before the implement is coupled to a tractor, transported, or initially
operated, the operating manual and its safety instructions must be
thoroughly read and observed.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that all personnel
involved in the assembly are provided with the relevant accident
prevention regulations, as well as generally applicable health and
safety and road safety regulations. All personnel involved in the
assembly must be aware of these rules and regulations and adhere to
them; they must also be instructed on the potential risks and dangers.
Unauthorised alterations to the machine invalidate any liability of the
manufacturer for resultant damage.
The following rules and regulations must be observed:
•The locally applicable accident prevention regulations,
•The recognised safety regulations, occupational health require-
ments and road traffic regulations
•The functional limits and safety regulations as set out in the
technical operating instructions.
Caution
Danger indicators signify the risk of serious injury or death.
Whenever you see this sign in the assembly instructions, please
make sure that you implement all appropriate safety measures.
Moreover, danger indicators warn of damage to machinery as well
as of financial and legal consequences (e.g. invalidation of
warranty, legal liabilities, etc.).

Safety
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General safety and
accident prevention
regulations
Requirements
•Responsibilities for the various activities on the machine must be
clearly defined and maintained. There must not be any confusion
regarding responsibilities, otherwise the safety of the assembly
personnel is put at risk.
•Before you start work, familiarise yourself with all the fittings and
actuation elements and their functions.
•Wear close-fitting clothes when operating the machine. Wear
sturdy footwear and prescribed protective equipment!
•Support and secure the machine carefully during assembly!
•Protective equipment must be properly attached and swung into its
protective position.
Work material
•For all work on the machine, use only appropriate tools and
implements in perfect condition.
•You must only use parts (accessories, lubricants etc.) which
comply with at least the manufacturer's specifications; you must
use them in accordance with the instructions.
•A part conforms to the requirements only if it is an original part or if
it is expressly approved by the manufacturer.
Hazard areas
•Do not leave the engine running in enclosed spaces.
•Actuation elements (cables, chains, and rod assemblies) of
remotely controlled equipment must be fitted in such a way that
they cannot cause unintended movement in any transport or work
position!
•All tightening torques specified in this manual must be observed for
screwed connections.
•All remote-powered and all other movable parts (e.g. hydraulically
actuated parts) have crush or shear points.
•Pay close attention to the markings on reversible connections and
be aware of the risk of installing a part the wrong way round.
•Always disconnect the power supply before working on the
electrical system.
•When carrying out electric welding on the machine, always
disconnect electric cables from the alternator and battery.
•Particular care must be taken in dealing with energy accumulators
such as springs and hydraulic or compressed-air assemblies.
Environment
•Dispose of oils, grease, and filters in accordance with regulations.

Safety
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Screwed
connections
Use original parts
Machine components have special properties that are essential for the
stability and correct operation of the machine. Only spare parts and
accessories supplied by the manufacturer have been tested and
approved. Other products may adversely affect the correct operation
of the machine and safety. The use of non-OEM replacement parts
renders the manufacturer's guarantee null and void and frees the
manufacturer from all liability.
On this machine, bolts with a minimum quality of "8.8" (can be seen
on the bolt head) are used.
Tightening torques
Tighten all screwed connections in accordance with the table below,
should no other torques be specified. The torque specifications refer
to a dry coefficient of friction (0.12).
Tighten safety bolts and lock nuts to a 10 % higher 
value.
Observe the torque specifications
Securely tighten screws, nuts and bolts to the specified torques.
Incorrectly tightened screwed connections can loosen or become
jammed. This could result in machine damage or injury.
Bolt size Bolt quality
8.8 10.9 12.9
M 6 9.9 Nm (7.3 ft.lbs) 14 Nm (10.3 ft.lbs) 17 Nm (12.5 ft.lbs)
M 8 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lbs) 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs) 41 Nm (30.3 ft.lbs)
M 10 48 Nm (35.4 ft.lbs) 68 Nm (50.2 ft.lbs) 81 Nm (59.8 ft.lbs)
M 12 85 Nm (62.7 ft.lbs) 120 Nm (88.6 ft.lbs) 145 Nm (107 ft.lbs)
M 14 135 Nm (99.6 ft.lbs) 190 Nm (140 ft.lbs) 230 Nm (166 ft.lbs)
M 16 210 Nm (155 ft.lbs) 290 Nm (214 ft.lbs) 350 Nm (258 ft.lbs)
M 20 410 Nm (302 ft.lbs) 580 Nm (428 ft.lbs) 690 Nm (509 ft.lbs)

Safety
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Special tightening
torques
Observe the special tightening torques for the following screwed con-
nections:
•90 Nm Spring tine.
•270 Nm Transport chassis wheel nuts.
•20 Nm Rotor chassis wheel nuts.
•250 Nm M 20 nut Rotor chassis wheel axle.
Spring tines
90 Nm
270 Nm 6 x
20 Nm 
M 12 wheel nut
250 Nm 
M 20 nut

Safety
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Direction information
Direction information (right, left, front, rear) is given in relation to the
direction of travel. Rotary direction is defined as follows:
•Rotary direction right = clockwise.
•Rotary direction left = anticlockwise.
•Rotation about a vertical axis, viewed from top to bottom.
•Rotation about a horizontal axis, viewed at right angles to the
direction of travel, from left to right.
•The rotation of screws and nuts, etc. is always viewed from the
operating side.
Front
Left
Right
Rear
Top
Bottom
Rotary direction right