Vicon OM 216 Mower Conditioner Operator's Manual

Download the Vicon OM 216 Mower Conditioner Operator's Manual in PDF format, covering preparation, tractor mounting, operation, mowing, conditioning, adjustment, lubrication, routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

The document identifies itself as the Operators Manual OM 216, and its contents cover the complete operating sequence from preparing and mounting the machine through mowing and maintenance. Vicon OM216 operators manual

The Vicon OM 216 is a three-point linkage mounted mower conditioner, offset to the right-hand side of the tractor. It combines mowing, conditioning and swath forming in a single pass and is intended for mowing and conditioning grasses and legumes. Vicon OM216 operators manual

This is a 34-page PDF manual, useful for owners and operators who have purchased a used Vicon OM 216 without its original handbook or need a replacement copy of the operating and maintenance instructions.

What's covered:

• Safety precautions
• General information about the OM 216 mower conditioner
• Technical specifications
• Preparing the tractor
• Mounting the OM 216 to the tractor
• Cutting unit positioning and adjustment
• Swathdoor adjustment
• PTO shaft attachment
• PTO shaft shortening procedure
• Changing between operating and transport positions
• Mowing procedures
• Cutting-unit flotation and ground-pressure adjustment
• Mowing height adjustment
• Conditioning adjustment
• Recommended mowing directions
• Mowing towards oblique headlands
• Changing and correctly fitting mower blades
• Safety break-back system
• Swinging finger inspection and reversal
• Gearbox and cutterbar oil level checks
• Oil changing and filling information
• Checking bolts and nuts
• Lubrication points and intervals
• Optional castor wheel operation
• Troubleshooting chart

The manual gives detailed specifications for the OM 216, including a 2.15 m working width, six mowing discs, 18 blades, Category II linkage and a 540 rpm primary PTO speed. Approximate machine weight is stated as 650 kg. Vicon OM216 operators manual

Preparation instructions state that, as a rule, a tractor of at least 50 kW (70 hp) with hydraulic three-point linkage is required. An optional castor wheelset is described for tractors in the 35–50 kW (50–70 hp) range. Vicon OM216 operators manual

The operating section explains how to move the mower conditioner between its transport and working positions, set the machine level and allow the cutting unit to follow ground contours. Vicon OM216 operators manual Mowing instructions cover ground pressure, flotation, cutting height and conditioning intensity. The manual specifies a 540 rpm PTO speed and a maximum forward speed of 15 km/h. Vicon OM216 operators manual

Routine maintenance includes blade replacement, inspection of the safety break-back system, swinging fingers, gearbox and cutterbar oil, bolt and nut checks and lubrication. The manual states that gearbox and cutterbar oil should be changed once a year or after approximately 150 hectares and provides filling and oil-level instructions. Vicon OM216 operators manual Lubrication points are also identified, with the manual specifying lubrication after every 10 operating hours. Vicon OM216 operators manual

A troubleshooting chart is included for problems such as ragged stubble, excessive vibration, irregular windrows, excessive power requirements, over- or under-conditioning, overheating and safety break-away issues. Vicon OM216 operators manual

Model: Vicon OM 216
Equipment type: Mower Conditioner
Document type: Operator's Manual
PDF length: 34 pages
Language: English

This product is supplied as a downloadable PDF manual and is not the physical mower conditioner or replacement parts.