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Andex 844
Assembly instructions
Original assembly instructions
Edition 10.2012
Date of print 10.2012
Language EN
Machine number VF65882401 –
Model VF6588
Document number VF16649595.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 ........................... 5
Target group for
these assembly instructions 5
Meaning of the symbols 5
Safety ......................................................... 6
For your safety 6
Screw and bolt
tightening torques 8
Direction and rotary direction 8
Overview .................................................... 9
Designation of components 9
Small parts 10
Crate packaging 11
Pallet packaging 12
Crate packaging ........................................ 13
Requirements 13
Main frame 14
Steering 21
Lifting arms 25
Hydraulics 28
Laying the hydraulic lines 30
Lighting equipment and electrics 33
Swath former 36
Parking stands 40
Rotor 41
Drive 45
Protective equipment 46
Fitting the balance spring 49
Final assembly
with crate packaging 50
Pallet packaging ....................................... 51
Requirements 51
Pallet assembly 52
Hydraulics 55
Fitting the rotor chassis 56
Final assembly with pallet packaging 59
Setting up work ......................................... 60
Length of the PTO shaft 60
Steering 62
Fitting the 
tine supports 63
Adjusting the 
rotor pitch 64
Accessories .............................................. 65
Electrohydraulic single lift [+] 65
Spare wheel [+] 67
Tine saver [+] 67
Circuit diagrams ....................................... 68
Hydraulics circuit diagram 68
Lighting equipment circuit diagram 69
Final operations ......................................... 70
Introducing air to the hydraulic cylinder 70
Trial run 71
Environment 71

Table of contents
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Danger indicators signify the risk of serious injury or death. When-
ever 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
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General safety and
accident prevention
regulations
•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 (cords, 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
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Screw and bolt 
tightening torques
Note the tightening torques that are shown in the table or specified in
the text. The torque specifications refer to a dry coefficient of friction
(0.12).
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 screws and nuts, etc. is always viewed from the
operating side.
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 (104 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)
Front
Left
Right
Rear
Top
Bottom
Rotary direction right

Overview
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Overview
Designation of
components
Deflector bar
Main frame
Attachment carrier Deflector barDrive
Tine support Tines
Swath former
Rotor gear Transport chassis
Rotor chassis
Transport holder for
tine supports
Sustainer
Steering
Rotor arm shaft
Telescopic arm
Lifting arm

Overview
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Small parts
Control cables
Lighting cable Gear box assembly material Deflector bar assembly material
Main frame assembly material Lynch pins

Overview
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Crate packaging
Overview of
assembly groups
Transport chassis
Right lifting arm
Front 
main frame
Rotor gear
Bearing housing
Intermediate shaft Rotor chassis
Rotor
Left lifting arm
Lifting arm console
Attachment carrier
Hydraulic cylinder
No. Assembly group Page
1Fitting the attachment carrier 14
2 Connecting the main frame to the transport chassis. 16
3Connecting the front main frame to the rear main frame. 18
4 Fitting the left and right lifting arms to the lifting arm console. 26
5Fitting the bearing housing to the rotor 43
6 Fitting the rotor to the lifting arm. 44
7Fitting the side shafts. 45

Overview
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Pallet packaging
Overview of
assembly groups
Transport chassis
Right lifting arm
Front main frame Side shaft
Left lifting arm
Wheel
Wheel hub
Rotor chassis
No. Assembly group Page
1Connecting the front main frame to the rear main frame. 18
2 Fitting the wheels onto the transport chassis. 16
3Fitting the rotor chassis onto the rotor gear. 56
4 Fitting the side shafts. 45

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.

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Main frame
Use suitable lifting accessories to remove the frame elements from the
crate.
Loosen all fastenings (wires, lashing straps).
Fitting the
attachment carrier
Fit the attachment carrier to the main frame. To do this, proceed as
follows:
Place the front main frame securely on stands.
Using suitable lifting gear, bring the attachment carrier to the front
main frame.
Insert the pin and secure it using dowel pins.

Crate packaging
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Attachment carrier
assembly drawing
Drive in the dowel pins 
at 90° to each other.
Pin
Dowel pins
Attachment carrier
Front main frame

Crate packaging
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Fitting the transport
chassis
Fitting the transport chassis to the main frame.
Raise the frame of the transport chassis and screw it to the rear
main frame (torsion-free).
Raise the main frame and transport chassis.
Use a brush to grease the running surfaces of the axles, steering
arms, and bushes.
Push the axles and wheels into the transport chassis and secure.
Fit the steering arms, then adjust them and screw into place.
Fit the wheel hub onto the axles.
Fit the wheels of the transport chassis onto the axles.
Attach the protective cap.
Rear main frame
Transport chassis
Steering arm
Axle
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Transport chassis
2 6 M 16 x 140 bolts
312 M 16 nuts
4 18 M 16 washers
5 2 Axles
6 2 10.0/75-15.3 wheels
7 2 Steering arm
8 2 M 16 x 80 bolts
9 2 Spacer sleeves
10 2 Wheel chocks and supports
11 8Rivets for attaching the wheel chocks
12 4 16 x 80 dowel pins
13 410 x 80 dowel pins
14 2 Protective caps
15 12 M 18 x 1.5 wheel nuts
16 4 M 16 x 120 bolts
17 2Reflectors, self-adhesive

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Transport chassis
assembly drawing
Dowel pins
Wheel chock
M 18 x 1.5 wheel nuts
(270 Nm)
M 16 x 140
M 16 x 80
Spacer sleeve
Spacer sleeve
Drive in the dowel pins 
at 90° to each other.
Reflector
(35 cm above driving surface)
M 16 x 120
290 Nm
290 Nm
290 Nm

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Fitting the main
frame
Screw both parts of the main frame together at the flange piece.
Please note: First guide the inside hydraulic and electrical lines
through the openings in the flange pieces of the two main frames. Use
the internal assembly cable for the electrical line.
Raise the rear main frame with lifting accessories and secure
under the flange piece with stand.
Raise the front main frame with lifting accessories and secure.
Put both frame parts close together and secure.
First thread the electrical lines (lighting cables) from the front to the
rear through the front main frame. Then connect to the existing
assembly cable and pull through the rear frame.
Remove the hydraulic line ball valves.
Pull the hydraulic lines from the rear through the front main frame.
Fit the hydraulic line ball valves.
Guide both frame parts together at the flange pieces.
Using 4 bolts, loosely connect the flange pieces from the front and
rear main frames.
Secure the flange pieces using 2 clamping sleeves (torsion-free).
Fit the tine cover holder and insert the bolts.
Insert the remaining bolts.
Connect the flange pieces using all 12 bolts (torsion-free) (290
Nm).
Rear main frame
Front main frame
Clamping sleeve
Flange piece
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Rear main frame
2 1 Front main frame
3Tine cover stowage compartments
4 12 M 16 x 60 bolts
512 M 16 nuts
6 24 M 16 washers
7 2 21 x 26 clamping sleeves

Crate packaging
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Main frame assembly
drawing
Clamping sleeve
Nuts and washers
3 hydraulic lines
1 electrical line
Front main frame
Bolts and washers
290 Nm
Tine cover 
holder
Rear main frame
First thread the electrical lines (lighting cables) from the
front to the rear through the front main frame. Then
connect to the existing assembly cable and pull through
the rear frame.

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Fitting the hose guide
Fit the hose guide and cable guide to the attachment carrier.
Hose guide
Cable guide
No. Quantity Part
1 1 Hose guide and cable guide
2 1 Perforated plate
3 2 M 10 x 30 mushroom head bolts
4 2 11 x 20 x 2 washers
5 2 Self-locking nuts