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CM 299
Operation manual
Issue 10/2005
Date of printing 10.2005
Language EN
Ex machine no. (PSN) LD000955
Type series (PIN) 12LD01
Reference No. G0511LD(3)EN

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Kverneland Group Geldrop BV, retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without
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CM 299
Kverneland Group Geldrop BV
Nuenenseweg 165
5660 AA Geldrop
The Netherlands
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Preface..............................................................4
Target group of this operation manual 4
Symbols used 5
Safety instructions ..........................................6
For your safety 6
Safety decals at the machine 6
Who is allowed to operate the machine? 8
General 8
Hitching the machine 9
Road transport 10
Working with the machine 11
Unhitching the machine 13
Care and maintenance 14
Further prescriptions 16
Acquaintance with the machine...................17
Destination of the machine 17
Characteristics of the machine 17
Description of the components 18
Technical specifications 19
Delivery and preparation ..............................20
Checking the delivery 20
Hitching the machine ....................................21
Safety 21
Hitching to the 3-point hitch 21
Coupling the pto drive shaft 23
Connections 24
Preparation for use........................................25
Top and draft link adjustment 25
Hitching frame adjustment 26
Check at beginning of the season 26
Running 26
Road transport...............................................27
Safety 27
Before road transport 27
Road transport 30
Preparation at the field..................................31
Safety 31
Performing settings 31
Prior to mowing 31
Cutting height adjustment 34
Ground pressure compensation 35
Crop divider [+] 35
Swath discs [+] 36
Use at the field...............................................37
Safety 37
Using the machine 37
Safety breakaway 38
Parking the machine .....................................40
Safety 40
Parking 40
Cleaning, caring and storing the machine.. 42
Preparing for winter 42
Winter storage 42
Maintenance................................................... 43
Safety 43
General 45
Attaching elements 47
Tightening torques 48
Pto drive shaft 49
V-belts 50
Mowing blades 51
Spring tension safety breakaway 51
Swath disc [+] adjustment 52
Lubrication 53
Moving / renewing blade holders 55
Gearbox 57
Shearbolt coupling 58
Optional equipment....................................... 59
General 59
Hydraulic cylinder 59
Depth limiting chain 59
Swath disc 60
Hydraulic safety breakaway 60
Drive set for pto speed 1000 rpm 60
Spacers 61
Long draft link pins 61
Crop divider 61
Troubleshooting ............................................ 62
Disposal of the machine............................... 63
EC Declaration of conformity....................... 64
Index ............................................................... 65

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Preface
Preface
Target group of
this operation
manual
This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control,
use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for
a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine.
For your safety
Before starting to adjust and use your machine, familiarise yourself
with this operation manual. By doing so your safety and the best per-
formance are assured. It is very important to read this manual carefully
before using the machine and to keep it handy. In this way, you will
•avoid accidents
•respect the warranty conditions
•always have a functional machine in perfect working order
For the employer
All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly (at
least once a year) in accordance with employers’ liability insurance as-
sociation guidelines. Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not
permitted to use the machinery.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your
machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with the operat-
ing and maintenance procedures and related safety information con-
tained in this manual.

Preface
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Symbols used
In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used:
•A bullet stands at enumerations
> A triangle stands at steps, which you must do
→An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages
[+] The plus sign shows that it involves optional equipment, which
does not belong to the standard model.
Besides these symbols, pictograms are used, which will help you with
locating of text passages:
T IP The word “Tip“ shows tips and advices to the use.
The triangle refers to danger at assembling or (adjusting) work.
The key refers to tips at assembling or adjusting work.
8The star shows examples, which are needed for a better understand-
ing.

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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
For your safety
This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific
safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety in-
structions
•because of your own safety
•because of the safety of your fellow man
•to guarantee the machine safety
When handling agricultural machinery, wrong behaviour can lead to a
lot of danger. Therefore work with special care and never under pres-
sure of time.
For the employer
Inform the one who works with this machine frequently about these
safety instructions and according to the legal regulations.
Safety decals at
the machine
The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a
safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety de-
cals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals
and signs that are missing or have become illegible. If original parts on
which a safety decal or sign was installed are replaced, be sure that
the replacement part also displays the current decal or sign.

Safety instructions
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Meaning of the safety de-
cals
Keep distance; objects can be flung away at very high speed
Keep distance of the machine; objects, like stones and other debris,
can be flung away at very high speed (250 - 300 km/h).
Stop the engine during working on the machine
Stop the engine and ensure it can not be re-started during working on
the machine!
Do not stand between the tractor and the machine
During attachment/detachment of the machine, nobody shall stay be-
tween drawbar and tractor!
Machine keeps running a while after stopping the drive
Due to inertia machine keeps running a while after stopping the drive.
Stay away unless the machine has come to a real standstill!
Stay away from (un)folding area
Stay away from slewing and (un)folding area of the machine, this be-
cause danger of squeezing!
Read the operation manual carefully
Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into
operation. Various setup and maintenance procedures require special
settings. Not following these special settings can cause serious or
deadly injuries or machine damage.

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Safety instructions
Who is allowed to
operate the ma-
chine?
Authorised people only
The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by authorised
people who have been informed about the dangers when handling the
machine.
Usually such persons have an agricultural or equal intensive educa-
tion.
General
Safety is your responsibility
Apply and insist upon application of the safety instructions. Most acci-
dents are avoidable. Do not run the risk of serious or fatal accidents
through ignorance of these safety instructions.
Wear close fitting clothing
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.
Loose clothing can get stuck between rotating parts. Danger of seri-
ous injury.
Keep the machine clean
Always keep the machine clean to avoid fire risk.
Equip the machine with a 10 litre pressurised water fire extinguisher
to be prepared in case of fire.
Running in an enclosed area
Do not run the machine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous.
Never work on a running machine
Never work on the machine while it is running. Severe injuries can oc-
cur.
No modification of the machine
Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
machine.

Safety instructions
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Hitching the ma-
chine
Increased danger of injury
While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of in-
jury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re-
move the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during hitching
•mount and secure the pto drive shaft at the pto
In case of negligence damages to the machine or serious personal in-
juries can occur.
Pto drive shaft operation manual
Regard to the operation manual of the pto drive shaft manufacturer.
Here you find instructions for correct handling of the pto drive shaft.
Negligence can lead to damages at the pto drive shaft and to the ma-
chine.
Fix and check pto drive shaft protection
The rotating pto drive shaft is secured by a pto drive shaft protection.
Take care that the pto drive shaft protection is not damaged. Pto drive
shaft protection must be fixed through the chains, both at tractor and
machine side. Unprotected pto drive shafts can cause serious person-
al injuries.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic couplings only pressureless
Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and
machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can
cause accidental movements of the machine.
High pressure in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. All tubes, hoses and
couplings must be controlled regularly for leaks and external damag-
es. Only use suitable tools when searching for leaks. Immediately re-
pair damages. Leaking oil can cause injuries and fire. When having in-
juries visit a doctor immediately.

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Safety instructions
Road transport
Pay attention to a road-safe condition
When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the
current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs:
•mounting of lighting, warning and protection installations
•comply with the permissible transport dimensions and weights,
maximum permissible axle loads, tyre carrying capacity, total
weights and national speed limits
•taking care of the maximum permitted speed of 40 km/h
In case of negligence, driver and owner of the machine are fully liable.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during trans-
port. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous and
prohibited.
Changed driving and braking handling
Because of the hitched machine the driving and braking handling
changes. Especially when driving curves the dimensions and mass of
the machine have to be taken into account. A not adapted driving style
can lead to accidents.
Adapted driving speed
Under bad road circumstances and at high driving speeds very high
crafts can appear, which load or overload the tractor and machine to
much. Adapt the driving speed according to the road circumstances.
A not adapted driving speed can lead to accidents.

Safety instructions
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Working with the
machine
First use only after instruction
The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by
employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the
manufacturer. False use after bringing the machine into use without in-
structions can cause damages to the machine or accidents.
Take care of technical correct condition
Only bring the machine into use in a technical correct condition. Check
all important parts and replace defective parts before use. Defective
parts can cause material or personal damages.
Do not remove protective covers
The protective covers should not be removed or evaded. Check all
protective covers before using. Unprotected machine parts can cause
heavy or deadly accidents.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during trans-
port. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous and
prohibited.
Check the direct surroundings
Before driving and bringing into use of the machine the direct sur-
roundings must be checked. Take care of sufficient view. Only start
driving when no persons or objects are in the direct surroundings. Per-
ilous injuries can occur.
Tighten bolts and nuts
Check bolts and nuts regularly for being tight and tighten if necessary.
Because of using the machine bolts can get loose. Damages to the
machine or accidents can be caused.

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Safety instructions
Behaviour at troubles
At functional troubles stop and secure the machine immediately. Rem-
edy the trouble immediately or commission a workshop. Continuing
working with the machine cause accidents or damages.
Pto rotates after disengaging
After disengaging or switching off the pto, the machine will continue
running because of inertia. Keep a safe distance to the machine until
all moving parts really stand still.
Blockage or operation of a security device
In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on
the machine without
•disengaging the tractor pto first
•stopping the engine and
•removing the ignition key
Never be tempted to hand feed or unblock the machine while it is run-
ning. Serious or deadly injuries can occur.

Safety instructions
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Unhitching the ma-
chine
Increased danger of injury
While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re-
move the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during unhitching
•take care of a level and secure surface for the machine
•take care of a secure lock of the jack stand
•place the pto drive shaft at the support or hang it in the chain
•only detach the hydraulic hoses when the hydraulic system at both
tractor and machine is pressureless
In case of negligence heavy or deadly injuries can be the conse-
quence.

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Safety instructions
Care and mainte-
nance
Observe the care and maintenance intervals
Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation
manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of
the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused.
Use original parts only
Lots of components have special properties which decides for the sta-
bility and the function of the machine. Only the parts and options de-
livered from the manufacturer have been tested and released. Other
products can interrupt the function of the machine or can harm the se-
curity. When using not original parts the warranty and liability of the
manufacturer reduces to nil and void.
At all care and maintenance work:
•switch off pto
•make the hydraulics pressureless
•unhitch the tractor if possible
•switch off the engine and remove the ignition key
•make sure the tractor and machine are positioned on a firm and
level area, support if necessary
•do not use parts of the machine as climbing help, use suitable
climbing helps on the contrary
Only when observing these prescriptions a secured working during
care and maintenance work is guaranteed.
Interrupt electric power supply
Before working on the electrical device, separate this from the electric
power supply. Supplies being charged can cause material or personal
damages.

Safety instructions
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Exchange hydraulic hoses
Hydraulic hoses can age without external recognizable indications.
We therefore recommend to exchange all hydraulic hoses every three
years. Defective hydraulic hoses can cause heavy or deadly injuries.
Careful when cleaning with high-pressure cleaner
The machine can be cleaned with water or steam. Clean bearings,
plastic parts and hydraulic hoses with low pressure only. Too high
pressure can damage these parts.
No aggressive wax additives
When cleaning do not use aggressive wax additives. Bright metal sur-
faces can get damaged.
Before welding work
Before welding to the hitched machine, untie the tractor’s battery and
the dynamo. Therefore you will avoid damages to the electrical instal-
lation.
Tighten bolted links
After care and maintenance work all loose bolted links must be tight-
ened. Because of loose bolted links material damages can be caused.

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Safety instructions
Further prescrip-
tions
Observe the prescriptions
Please observe besides these safety instructions
•the accident prevention prescriptions
•the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and
road traffic law rules
•the tips in this operation manual
•the work, care and maintenance prescriptions

Acquaintance with the machine
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Acquaintance with the machine
This chapter contains general information about your machine and in-
formation about:
•characteristics
•technical specifications
Destination of the
machine
This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for cutting of non or
insignificantly ligneous plants, mainly grasses, taking into account all
prescriptions, procedures, etc. as stated herein and/or through decals
or other signs on the machine.
Intended use of the
machine
This machine shall be exclusively used for the normal agricultural
work.
Any use beyond the one stipulated above requires written authoriza-
tion of the manufacturer, this may be required for mowing unusual,
non-grass plants as well.
Characteristics of
the machine
The rotating knives cut the crop. Via the drums and eventual additional
swath discs the crop is formed into a swath.

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Acquaintance with the machine
Description of the
components
Hitching frame
Main frame
Middle frame
Support
jack
Lateral guard
Tension
springs
Front guard

Acquaintance with the machine
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Technical specifi-
cations
Weight
Weight (kg) 725
Length (m)
Overall length in transport position 4.55
Width (m)
Working width 2.95
Transport width 1.74
Height (m)
Overall height in working position 1.10
Overall height with hydraulic cylinder [+] in transport position 2.50
Mowing drums 4
Blades 10
Skid discs 4
Cutting height adjustment 3 x 8 mm
Lateral flotation ability (up to max.)
Without folding cylinder from + 30° to + -25°
With folding cylinder [+] from + 90° to + -25°
Tractor requirements
PTO horsepower 47 kW (65 hp) and up
PTO speed (rpm) 540
Hitching category II

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Delivery and preparation
Delivery and preparation
Checking the de-
livery
Completely delivered
The machine is delivered completely. In case parts are not mounted,
please contact your dealer.
The machine must be checked after delivery. The machine is
equipped with:
•Operation manual
•Spare parts manual
•Pto drive shaft assembly
•Hydraulic hose with coupling [+]