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Andex 424 T
Assembly instructions
Original assembly instructions
Edition 09.2013
Date of print 08.2013
Language EN
Machine number VF65982451 –
Model VF6598
Document number VF16661104.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
3
Table of contents
Preliminary information ........................... 4
Target group for
these assembly instructions 4
Meaning of the symbols 4
Safety ......................................................... 5
For your safety 5
Screw and bolt tightening torques 7
Direction and rotary direction 8
Overview .................................................... 9
Designation of components 9
Crate packaging 10
Crate packaging ........................................ 11
Requirements 11
Rotor and chassis 12
Connecting the main frame 15
Fitting the wheels 16
Mounting the tandem axles 16
Fitting the drawbar 17
Protective equipment 19
Tine support 22
Swath former holder 24
Fitting the PTO shaft holder 25
Fitting the protective pot 25
Routing the hydraulic hose 26
Fitting the safety chain 27
Circuit diagrams ....................................... 28
Hydraulic system connection diagram 28
Lighting equipment circuit diagram [+] 29
Final tasks ................................................. 30
Trial run 30
Environment 30

Preliminary information
4
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 conditions to be met.
For the employer:
Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not permitted to assemble
the machinery.
Meaning of the
symbols
In these assembly instructions, 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.
[+] 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 indicates tips and additional information.
The grease gun indicates lubrication points.
The brush indicates that grease must be applied.
Switch on the tractor.
Switch off the tractor and secure it against rolling away.
The arrow in the diagram shows the direction of travel.
The warning triangle indicates important safety information and
danger. Failure to observe this safety information can result in:
•Serious faults in the correct operation of the machine,
•Damage to the machine,
•Personal injury or accidents.

Safety
5
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.
Correct assembly
Non-compliance with the following rules amounts to gross negligence.
As a result, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by negligence. The risk is then borne solely by the operator.
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.
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.).
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.

Safety
6
General safety and
accident prevention
regulations
Observe the following rules and regulations:
•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.
•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.
•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 instructions (including specified
torques).
•A part conforms to the requirements only if it is an original part or if
it is expressly approved by the manufacturer.
•Wear close-fitting clothes when operating the machine. Wear
sturdy footwear and prescribed protective equipment.
•Support and secure the machine carefully during assembly.
•Particular care must be taken in dealing with energy accumulators
such as springs and hydraulic or compressed-air assemblies.
•Dispose of oils, grease, and filters in accordance with regulations.
•Protective equipment must be properly attached and swung into its
protective position.
•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.
•Do not leave the engine running in enclosed spaces.
•All remote-powered and all other movable parts (e.g. hydraulics)
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.

Safety
7
Screw and bolt
tightening torques
Note the strength class specification for screws, nuts and bolts. Refer
to the table for the corresponding tightening torque. Securely tighten
screws, nuts and bolts to the specified values, provided that no other
value is specified. The torque specifications refer to a dry coefficient
of friction (0.12).
Tighten safety bolts and lock nuts to a 10% higher value.
Specification of strength class
Use the correct screw and bolt tightening torque
Securely tighten screws, nuts and bolts to the specified torques.
Otherwise, damage to the machine and serious or fatal injury may
be caused as a result.
8.8 10.9 12.9
M6 9.9 Nm (7.3 ft.lbs) 14 Nm (10.3 ft.lbs) 17 Nm (12.5 ft.lbs)
M8 24 Nm (17.7 ft.lbs) 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs) 41 Nm (30.3 ft.lbs)
M10 48 Nm (35.4 ft.lbs) 68 Nm (50.2 ft.lbs) 81 Nm (59.8 ft.lbs)
M12 85 Nm (62.7 ft.lbs) 120 Nm (88.6 ft.lbs) 145 Nm (104 ft.lbs)
M14 135 Nm (99.6 ft.lbs) 190 Nm (140 ft.lbs) 230 Nm (166 ft.lbs)
M16 210 Nm (155 ft.lbs) 290 Nm (214 ft.lbs) 350 Nm (258 ft.lbs)
M20 410 Nm (302 ft.lbs) 580 Nm (428 ft.lbs) 690 Nm (509 ft.lbs)

Safety
8
Direction and
rotary direction
All directions ("right", "left", "front", "back") are always as viewed in 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 bolts and nuts, etc. is always viewed from the
operating side.
Front
Left
Right
Rear
Top
Bottom
Rotary direction right

Overview
9
Overview
Designation of
components
Guard bar
Main frame
Tine support TinesRotor gear Rotor chassis
Swath former
Transport holder for
tine supports
DriveParking stand [+]Drawbar

Overview
10
Crate packaging
Overview of
assembly groups
11 x tine support
Guard bar
Main frame
Front transverse carrier
Tandem axle, right
Chassis cylinder
Rotor
Transverse carrier Bushed bearing tube
Swath former
Drawbar
Axle swinging arms
Guard rod
Swath former holder
Tandem axle, left
Hose retainer
Link protective pot
Safety chain

Crate packaging
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Crate packaging
Requirements
•Suitable flat surface approx. 10 x 10 m as assembly space.
•Lifting gear with lifting accessories for at least 1,500 kg.
•Floor conveyor (pallet truck or fork lift) with a fork length of at least
1,800 mm.
•Stands for safely depositing implement parts.
•Spanners for tightening bolts.
Preparations for
assembly
Place the wooden crate on level ground (with the pallet floor at the
bottom) and open it without damaging the parts inside.
Take out loose parts (wheels, axles, boxes etc.).
Clear plenty of space around larger components to make access
easier.
Checking the scope
of delivery
Check that the scope of delivery is complete.
In the event of missing, incorrect or damaged parts, fill in the
"REPORT MISSING PARTS" form and send it to the "ORDER
DESK" in Kerteminde straight away.
Removing the
surface protection
Remove the surface protection (e.g. Tectyl) with which the bare
surfaces (such as tine arms, tine supports and bearing shafts)
have been coated.
Grease the bare surfaces using a brush.
Observe the safety information
Observe the safety information when carrying out all work.
Disregard for safety information can lead to serious or fatal injury.
Ensure that hydraulic connections are correct
Before lowering the implement, you must check that the hydraulic
lines are correctly connected. Wrongly connected hydraulic hoses
can trigger unpredictable movements of the machine. Serious or
fatal injury may be caused as a result.
No persons within the slewing range
There is an acute risk of injury within the slewing range from
machine parts which are slewing or folding. Serious or fatal injury
would be caused as a result.

Crate packaging
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Rotor and chassis
Use suitable lifting accessories to remove the parts from the crate.
Loosen all fastenings (wires, lashing straps).
Assembling the
chassis
The chassis is partly preassembled. The rotor and axle carrier are
already connected.
Raise the axle swinging arm, prop it up and support it securely
underneath.
Raise the rotor gear and axle carrier.
Bring the rotor gear and axle carrier close to the axle swinging arm.
Connect the axle carrier and axle swinging arm with the pin and
secure with the compound pin.
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Axle swinging arms
2 1 Rotor and axle carrier (preassembled)
3 1 Pin 532 x 30 mm
4 1 Compound pin (2 x dowel pin)
Pin
Compound pin
Axle carrier
Rotor
Axle swinging arms

Crate packaging
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Fitting the chassis
cylinder
Hook the hydraulic cylinder (chassis cylinder) on the axle carrier
and secure with the preassembled washers and split pins.
Hook the chassis cylinder on the chassis frame and secure with the
preassembled washers and split pins.
Connect the hydraulic line from the rotor gear to the chassis
cylinder.
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Chassis cylinder
21Pin
3 1 Pin 352 x 30 mm
4 1 Compound pin
Chassis cylinder
Axle carrier
Washers and split pins
Washers and split pins
Hydraulic line
Axle swinging
arms

Crate packaging
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Fitting the flange
plate
To fit the flange plate for transverse adjustment to the rotor chassis:
Position the flange plate on the rotor chassis (on the right in relation
to the direction of travel).
Insert the bolts through the elongated holes.
Fit washers and nuts.
Tighten the bolts.
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Flange plate with axle bearing
2 3 M12 x 40 coach bolts
3 3 M12 washers
4 3 M12 nuts
Flange plate
Nuts and washers
Bolts
Rotor chassis

Crate packaging
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Connecting the
main frame
Support the rotor underneath.
(1) Bring the main frame close to the gear box.
(2) Grease the drive shaft. Fill the hub with approx. 50 cl of grease
and couple to the PTO stub shaft.
(3) Slide the transverse carrier between the main frame and the
head of the gear box.
Connect the main frame, transverse carrier and head of the gear
box with four M14 x 70 Allen bolts and bushes.
Fasten the transverse carrier to the main frame with two M14 x 40
serrated flange bolts, washers and nuts.
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Chassis with rotor
2 1 Transverse carrier
3 1 Main frame
4 4 M14 x 70 Allen bolts
5 4 25 x 5 x 33 bushes
6 2 M14 x 40 serrated flange bolts
7 2 M14 nuts
8 2 M14 washers
Gear box
Main frame
Transverse carrier
Undersupport 
material
1
2
3
Drive shaft
Bush
210 Nm
Grease: 50 cl

Crate packaging
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Fitting the wheels
To fit the wheels onto the tandem axle:
Fit the wheels as illustrated.
Mounting the
tandem axles
To fit the tandem axles to the axle carriers:
Grease the stub shaft using a brush.
Fit the tandem axles as illustrated.
Lubricate the tandem axles using a grease gun.
No. Quantity Part
1 4 18" wheels
2 2 Tandem axles
3 2 Assembly material
Plastic washer
20 Nm
Lubricating nipple
Check the positioning of the axles
The narrower track is at the front in relation to the direction of
travel.
Lubricating nipple
Tandem axle

Crate packaging
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Fitting the
drawbar
Fasten the drawbar to the main frame with the preassembled bear-
ing shells.
Fit the plates of the bearing shell from underneath and screw tight.
.
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Drawbar, preassembled
2 1 269 x 23 pin
3 1 31 x 45 x 2 washer
41Splitpin
5 2 Preassembled bearing shells with
plates
6 1 Drawbar cylinder
7 1 Hose retainer
Hose retainer
Split pin
Drawbar
Washer
Main frame
Drawbar spring
Bearing shells
Parking stand bracket
Parking stand
Drawbar cylinder
Plates

Crate packaging
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Fitting the parking
stand
Fit the parking stand to the main frame.
Set the drawbar down onto the parking stand.
Inserting the drawbar
cylinder
The drawbar cylinder is fastened to the main frame and is screwed
into the drawbar.
Place the drawbar cylinder into the drawbar.
Fully screw the drawbar cylinder into the drawbar.
Raise the drawbar using suitable lifting gear.
Hook the drawbar spring in place.
Connect the hydraulic line to the drawbar cylinder.
Adjust the drawbar cylinder.
See »«, page 27.
Parking stand
Drawbar cylinder
Drawbar spring

Crate packaging
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Protective
equipment
Front transverse
carrier
At the front of the main frame there are two holders for the front
transverse carrier.
Place the front transverse carrier in position on the main frame and
fasten in place with two Allen bolts.
.
The transverse carrier is additionally held in place from above by a
coach bolt.
Insert the coach bolt through the plate and secure with a nut.
Introduce the coach bolt into the fastening hole, position the plate
correctly and tighten the nut.
Guard rod
Front transverse carrier Right-hand guard bar
Left-hand guard
bar
Allen bolt
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Front transverse carrier
2 2 M10 x 65 Allen bolts
3 2 M10 washers
4 2 M10 lock nut
Fastening hole Plate

Crate packaging
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Fitting the guard bar
The foldable guard bars are fitted into the front transverse carrier via
bearing shells, secured on the rear transverse carrier by means of a
pressure spring and held in position with the safety splint fastened to
the transverse carrier.
The following instructions apply to the left and right-hand guard bars:
Fit the guard bar into the front transverse carrier using bearing
shells.
Insert the guard bar through the rear transverse carrier.
Slide on the pressure spring from the rear and secure with a
washer and split pin in the front hole.
Insert a safety splint through the guard bar on the front transverse
carrier.
Fit end caps onto the guard bars.
.
Check the position
The plate must be bolted onto the bearing shells from underneath.
Left-hand guard bar
Front transverse
carrier
Bearing shell
Spring
Plate
Pressure spring
Front hole
No. Quantity Part
1 2 Guard bar
2 2 Preassembled bearing shells
3 2 Pressure springs
4 2 Washers
5 2 Split pins
6 2 End caps