KUHN MAXIMA 2 Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
KN175BGB A
Precision Seed Drills
MAXIMA 2
Single bar frame exceeding 4.40 m
KN175BGB A
- English - 09-2008
Precision Seed Drills
MAXIMA 2
$DEAR OWNER
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understa nd this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurr ing any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
Designated use of the machine
The MAXIMA 2 precision seed drill must only be used for work for which it has been designed:
- Precision drilling.
- Mineral fertilizer placement (depending upon equipment).
- Application of microgranules in combination with drilling (depending upon equipment).
Document illustrations
The illustrations in this manual may be based on one type of machine only. However, all instructions apply to all
machines covered in this manual.
Dear Owner
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$CONTENTS
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents .........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine........................................................................................5
Front view (Basic machine) ............................................................................................................ 5
Rear view (Basic machine).............................................................................................................. 5
Model identification plate................................................................................................................ 6
Optional equipment................... ... ... ... .............................................. ............................................... 7
Safety............................................................................................................................16
Description of symbols used in this document............ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................... 16
Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 17
Location and description of safety decals on the machine....................................................... 27
Machine specifications................................................................................................30
Description and glossary.............................................................................................................. 30
General technical specifications.................................................................................................. 31
Technical specifications per model ............................................................................................. 32
Sound levels................................................................................................................................... 52
Putting into service......................................................................................................53
Description of control elements................................................................................................... 53
Control box description ................................................................................................................ 53
Coupling and uncoupling.............................................................................................................. 57
Instructions for transport............................................................................................71
Putting the machine into transport position ............................................................................... 71
Conformity with the road regulations.......................................................................................... 73
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Instructions for work....................................................................................................74
Putting the machine into work position ...................................................................................... 74
Adjustments in working position.................................................................................................75
Machine use................................................................................................................................. 105
Optional equipment....................................................................................................114
Clod clearer................................................... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ...................118
Spring assisted clod clearer........................................................................................................119
Star shaped trash remover......................................................................................................... 121
Furrow opening disk ................................................................................................................... 123
Covering scraper......................................................................................................................... 125
Composite intermediate axial press wheel............................................................................... 126
Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel......................................................................... 128
Furrow closing disks................................................................................................................... 131
Standard V-shaped roller............................................................................................................ 132
HD V roller.................................................................................................................................... 136
"OTIFLEX" 370 x 165 roller......................................................................................................... 141
"OTIFLEX" 500 x 175 roller......................................................................................................... 143
Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15 ...................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15 ................................................................................... 145
Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12 .................................................................................... 145
Microgranulator ........................................................................................................................... 146
Fertilizer unit.................... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ..................................................... 164
Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit ............................................................................................... 180
Filling auger ................................................................................................................................. 181
Distribution disks ........................................................................................................................ 183
Rear PTO output stub...................................... ... ... .... ... ............................................................... 184
Vacuometer.................................................................................................................................. 185
HECTOR 3000 electronic control box......... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ......................................... 185
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Passage control box kit KMS208................................................................................................ 185
Sowing control box kit KMS412 ................................................................................................. 186
Electronic disengagement kit..................................................................................................... 186
65 x 400 depth control wheels.................................................................................................... 187
45 mm (1.8 ’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad................................................................. 187
82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2’’) levelling pad.................................................................. 187
Wheel footbridges............................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .................................................. 188
Track eradicators......................................................................................................................... 189
Marker working depth limitors.................................................................................................... 190
Mechanical hectare counter........................................................................................................ 191
Maintenance and storage..........................................................................................193
Frequency chart........................................................................................................................... 193
Cleaning the machine.................................................................................................................. 195
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 196
Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 198
Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 207
Trouble shooting guide .............................................................................................209
Limited warranty........................................................................................................212
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$IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
1. Front view (Basic machine)
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2. Rear view (Basic machine)
Identification of the machine
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3. Model identification plate
Please write below the type and serial number of the
machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer
for all spare parts orders.
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Type: MAXIMA 2
Serial no.:
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Identification of the machine
4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equ ipment fitted on your
machine:
Sowing component
Kit no. 1676801: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
Kit no. 1676802: Clod clearer with disk coulter for * 1 gauge wheels.
Kit no. 1676803: Spring assisted clod clearer.
Kit no. 1676783: Star shaped trash remover.
Kit no. 1676775: Opener disc solo.
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Kit no. 1676780: Furrow opening disk with star-shaped trash remover.
Kit no. 1676761: Covering scraper.
Kit no. 1676762: Composite intermediate axial press wheel.
Kit no. 1676766: Stainless steel intermediate axial press wheel.
Kit no. 1676790: Furrow closing disks.
Kit no. 1677235: Standard Rubber V roller 1’’.
Kit no. 1677234: Standard Rubber V roller 2’’.
Kit no. 1677237: Standard smooth steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677236: Standard notched steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677241: HD Rubber V roller 1’’.
Kit no. 1677240: HD Rubber V roller 2’’.
Kit no. 1677239: HD smooth steel V roller.
Kit no. 1677238: HD notched steel V roller.
Kit no. 1676757: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
Kit no. 1676859: 370 x 165 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
Kit no. 1676758: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and covering scrapers.
Kit no. 1676863: 500 x 175 OTIFLEX roller and furrow closing disks.
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Drive
Kit no. 1676503: Left and right rear drive wheels 5 x 15.
Kit no. 1676502: Left and right rear drive wheels 6.5 x 15.
Kit no. 1676501: Left and right rear drive wheels 26 x 12.
Microgranulator
For the following models:
M2B12MB600C001
M2B12MB600C002
M2M12MB900C002
First equipment microgranulator
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Kit no. 1677175: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677176: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677177: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppe rs with front bl ower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677178: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677179: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677180: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows, with 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600CG01
M2B12MB600CG02
M2M12MB900CG02
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677181: Insecticide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677182: Slug pellet microgranulator 12 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677183: Herbicide microgranulator 12 rows with 2x150 L (2x40 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
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For the following models:
M2B18MB900C001
M2B18MB900C002
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677184: Insecticide microgranulator 18 rows, 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers with front blower an d fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677185: Slug pellet microgranulator 18 rows, 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers with front blowe r and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677186: Herbicide microgranulator 18 rows, 2x190 (2x50 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting o n
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677187: Insecticide microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677188: Slug pellet microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x100 L (2x26 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677189: Herbicide microgranulator 18 rows, with 2x190 (2x50 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600C002
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677163: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows, 100 L (2x26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Kit no. 1677164: Slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows, 100 L (26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air
duct.
Kit no. 1677165: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows, 190 (50 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677139: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677140: Slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677292: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600CG02
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper a nd fitting in h igh position.
Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (40 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
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Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677145: Insecticide microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
Kit no. 1677146: Anti-slug pellet microgranulator 8 rows with 100 L (21 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
Kit no. 1677147: Herbicide microgranulator 8 rows with 190 L (40 US gal) hopper and fitting in high position.
For the following models:
M2S11MB440C002
M2S11MB440CF02
M2S11MB500C003
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677148: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677149: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows, 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers with front blower and fitting
on air duct.
Kit no. 1677150: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows, 2x1 50 (2x40 US gal) hoppe rs with front bl ower and fitting on
air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677151: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677152: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677153: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows, with 2x150 (2x40 US gal) hoppers and fitting on air duct.
For the following models:
M2S11MB500CG03
First equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677154: Insecticide microgranulator 11 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677155: Slug pellet microgranulator 11 rows with 2x80 L (2x21 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
Kit no. 1677156: Herbicide microgranulator 11 rows with 2x150 L (2x40 US gal) hoppers and upper fitting.
For the following models:
M2T09MB500C002
M2T09MB600C002
First equipment microgranulator
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Kit no. 1677157: Insecticide microgranulator 9 rows, 100 L (2x26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on
air duct.
Kit no. 1677158: Slug pellet microgranulator 9 rows, 100 L (26 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air
duct.
Kit no. 1677159: Herbicide microgranulator 9 rows, 190 (50 US gal) hopper with front blower and fitting on air duct.
Second equipment microgranulator
Kit no. 1677160: Insecticide microgranulator 9 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677161: Slug pellet microgranulator 9 rows with 100 L (26 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
Kit no. 1677162: Herbicide microgranulator 9 rows with 190 L (50 US gal) hopper and fitting on air duct.
Fertilizer unit
For the following models:
M2B12MB600C001
M2B12MB600C002
M2M12MB900C002
Kit no. 1677327: Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677328:Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677329: Fertilizer 12 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2B12MB600CG01
M2B12MB600CG02
Kit no. 1677049: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677050: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677051: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2M08MB600C002
Kit no. 1677324: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677325: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677326: Fertilizer 8 rows with front mounted hopper and applicators with non-stop disk coulters.
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For the following models:
M2M08MB600CG02
Kit no. 1677046: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677047: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677048: Fertilizer 8 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2M12MB900CG02
Kit no. 1677055: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677056: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677057: Fertilizer 12 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2S11MB440CF02
Kit no. 1677022: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators with standard Suffolk coulter.
Kit no. 1677023: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulter.
Kit no. 1677024: Fertilizer 6 rows with 2X280 L (2X74 US gal) hoppers and applicators non-stop disk coulters.
For the following models:
M2S11MB500CG03
Kit no. 1677043: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with standard Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677044: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-stop Suffolk coulters.
Kit no. 1677045: Fertilizer 6 rows with 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper and applicators with non-top disk coulters.
Kit no. 1677228: Low flow kit for the fertilizer unit.
Kit no. 1677225: Loading screw for fertilizer equiped with 2x280 L (2x74 US gal) hoppers.
Kit no. 1677226: Loading screw for fertilizer unit fitted with a 1350 L (356 US gal) hopper.
Distribution disks
SP = Disk without agitator blades.
AP = Disk with agitator blades.
Kit no. N1503620: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 1.5 mm (0.06’’) AP.
Kit no. N04343B0: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
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Kit no. N1502090: Distribution disk 12 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N04286B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 1.5 mm (0.06’’) SP.
Kit no. N00846B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
Kit no. N04318B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) AP.
Kit no. N00847B0: Distribution disk 18 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N00856B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) SP.
Kit no. N1503810: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) AP.
Kit no. N04341B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
Kit no. N03840B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N00851B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
MAXIMA 2
Kit no. N02511B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
Kit no. N00852B0: Distribution disk 22 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503140: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
Kit no. N1500670: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) SP.
Kit no. N03823B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N00843B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
Kit no. N00905B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
Kit no. N00844B0: Distribution disk 27 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. N1500340: Distribution disk 30 holes of diameter 7 mm (0.28’’) AP.
Kit no. N00845B0: Distribution disk 31 holes of diameter 2.1 mm (0.08’’) SP.
Kit no. N00855B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N04107B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
Kit no. N04282B0: Distribution disk 33 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503380: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503390: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503400: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 5 mm (0.2’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503410: Distribution disk 35 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. K3601440: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
Kit no. N02951B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
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Kit no. N00848B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N04305B0: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
Kit no. N1503130: Distribution disk 48 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. N1500061: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 3 mm (0.12’’) SP.
Kit no. N1500681: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
Kit no. N1500691: Distribution disk 54 holes of diameter 5.5 mm (0.22’’) AP.
Kit no. N1500431: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
Kit no. N02851B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
Kit no. N04342B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N00850B0: Distribution disk 70 holes of diameter 4.5 mm (0.18’’) AP.
MAXIMA 2
Kit no. N1502170: Distribution disk 80 holes of diameter 2.5 mm (0.1’’) AP.
Kit no. N1501591: Distribution disk 80 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Kit no. N1501051: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 0.8 mm (0.03’’) SP.
Kit no. N00849B0: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 1.25 mm (0.05’’) SP.
Kit no. N1500701: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 1.75 mm (0.07’’) AP.
Kit no. N04293B0: Distribution disk 100 holes of diameter 3.5 mm (0.14’’) AP.
Blower
Kit no. 1677287: 470 min
Kit no. 1676731: 870 min
Kit no. 1676738: 1000 min
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pulley and belt unit
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pulley and belt unit
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pulley and belt unit
Kit no. 1676730: Rear PTO output stub.
Kit no. 1677223: Vacuometer.
Control units
Kit no. 1676822: HECTOR 3000 electronic unit.
Passage control box kit KMS208:
Kit no. 1676648: For machine with 8 rows.
Sowing control box kit KMS412:
Kit no. 1676408B: For machine with 8 rows.
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Kit no. 1676409B: For machine with 9 rows.
Kit no. 1676411B: For machine with 11 rows.
Kit no. 1676412B: For machine with 12 rows: Sowing Beet.
Kit no. 1676413B: For machine with 12 rows: Sowing maize.
Kit no. 1676418B: For machine with 18 rows.
Electronic disengagement kit:
Kit no. 1677299: For machine with 8 rows
Kit no. 1677300: For machine with 9 rows
Kit no. 1677301: For machine with 11 rows
Kit no. 1677302: For machine with 12 rows
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Sundry
Kit no. 1676520: 65 x 400 depth control wheels.
Kit no. 1677293: 45 mm (1.8’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2 ’’) levelling pad.
Kit no. 1676792: 82 mm (3.2’’) spacer and 5 mm (0.2 ’’) levelling pad.
Kit no. 1676825: Wheel footbridges.
Kit no. 1626614: Track eradicators.
Kit no. 1676815: Marker working depth limitors.
Kit no. 1676820: Mechanical hectare counter.
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$SAFETY
1. Description of symbols used in this document
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury.
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This symbol is used to identify special instructions or
procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in
machinery damage.
This symbol is used to communicate technical
information of particular interest.
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2. Safety instructions
Introduction
The machine must only be operated, maintained and repaired by competent persons who are familiar with
machines' specifications and operation and aware of safety regulations for preventing accidents.
The operator must imperatively respect safety instructions in this manual and in the warnings posted on the
machine. The operator is also obliged to respect cu rrent legislation concerning accident pr evention, work safety
and public traffic circulation.
Designated use of the machine al so means following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations
given by the manufacturer, and using only genuin e spa re parts, e quip ment and accesso rie s, as re commen de d
by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage resulting from machine applications other than those
specified by the manufacturer. Any use other than the designated operation is at the risk and responsibility of
the operator.
The manufacturer is not held liable for any damage or accident resulting from machine modifications carried out
by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.
Read and follow the safety instructions
Before using the machine, carefully read all the safety
instructions in this manual and the warnings placed on
the machine.
Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with
all machine controls, handling devices and their
functions. It is too late to learn once work has been
started!
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained
to do so.
Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain
parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.
Precautions to be taken before carrying out
any operations on the machine
Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting,
maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the
PTO drive, turn off the engine , remove ignition k ey and
wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop
and apply park brake.
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Precautions to take before using the
machine
Do not wear loose clothing which could become caught
up in moving parts.
Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in
hand (gloves, shoes, goggles, helmet, ear-protectors,
etc.).
Ensure that all operating controls (ropes, cables, rods,
etc) are placed so as they cannot be operated
unintentionally and cause damage or injury.
Before operating the machine, check tightness of nuts
and bolts, particularly on fixing elements (tines, forks,
blades, knives, etc). Retighten if necessary.
Before operating the machine, ensure that all the safety
guards are firmly in place and in good condition.
Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.
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Precautions when driving
Tractor handling, stability, performance and braking
efficiency are all affected by weight distribution, trailed or
mounted implements, additional ballast and driving
conditions. It is therefore of the great importance that the
operator exercises caution in every given situation.
Groundspeed must be adapted to ground conditions as
well as to roads and paths. Always avoid abrupt changes
of direction.
Be particularly cautious when turning corners, paying
attention to machine overhang, length, height and
weight.
Never use a narrow track tractor on very uneven or
steeply sloping ground.
Never leave the tractor seat while the machine is
operating.
Carrying people or animals on the machine when
working or in transport is strictly forbidden.
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Precautions when driving on public roads
Dimensions
Depending on the dimensions of the machine, contact
the relevant authorities to ensure that it can be legally
transported on public roads.
If the machine is over the maximum legal size, follow th e
local regulations for special transportation of oversize
equipment.
Gross weight and weight per axle
Check that the tractor's authorized gross weight as well
as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not
exceeded.
The front axle load (1) must never, under any
circumstances, be less than 20% of the tractor's unladen
weight. If necessary, add ballast weights to the front or
to the rear to preserve the steering and braking
efficiency.
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Transport position
Before transporting the machine on public roads, place
the machine into its transport position, according to the
instructions in this manual.
Lightings and signallings
Before transporting the machine on public roads, e nsure
that all legally required lightings and signallings are in
place.
Ensure that lightings and signallings are clean and in
good working order. Replace any missing or broken
equipment.
Always obey current regulations for driving
on roads.
Maximum speed
Always keep to the legal speed limit for driving a tractormachine assembly on public roads.
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Precautions when coupling
Before attaching the machine, make sure that it cannot
accidentally start moving (chock the wheels) and that the
parking stand is in the right position.
The machine must only be attached to the hitch points
provided for this purpose.
Never stand between the tractor and the machine when
operating the three point linkage.
Do not stand between the tractor and the machine
without ensuring that the parking brake is applied.
Hydraulic circuit
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Beware : The hydraulic circuit is under pressure.
Maximum pressure at work: 200 bar (2857 psi).
Before connecting hoses to the tractor hydraulics,
ensure that tractor and machine circuits are not under
pressure. Before disconnecting a hose, depressurize the
hydraulic circuit.
To avoid making incorrect connections, mark hydraulic
couplers and corresponding hoses with colors.
WARNING! Functions could be reversed (for example:
lift/lower) and cause accidents.
Regularly check the hydraulic hoses. In cas e of normal
wear, replace the hydraulic hoses every 5 years.
Damaged or worn hoses must immediately be replaced.
When replacing the hydraulic hoses, make sure to use
hoses with the specifications and quality recommended
by the manufacturer of the machine.
To locate a leak, use appropriate means.
Protect body and hands from liquid under pressure.
Any liquid under pressure (particularly oil from
hydraulics) can penetrate the skin and cause severe
injury. If injured, see a doctor immediately, there could
be danger of infection.
Before any adjustments, maintenance or repairs are
carried out, lower the machine on the ground,
depressurize the hydraulics, turn off the engine, remove
ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to
a complete stop.
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PTO shaft
Use only PTO shafts supplied with the machine or
recommended by the manufacturer.
The protective shield of the tractor PTO stub, the PTO
shaft guards and the protective covering of the machine
input shaft must always be in place and in good
condition.
Make sure that the PTO shaft guards are secured with
the safety chains provided.
Any worn or damaged guards must be replaced
immediately. A worn guard or an unprotected PTO shaft
can cause a serious or even a lethal accident.
Do not wear loose clothing that could be caught in the
rotating PTO shaft.
Before attaching or removing a PTO shaft, or before
doing any work on the machine, disengage the PTO
drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
If the primary PTO shaft is equipped with a slip clutch or
a free wheel, these must be fitted on the machine side.
Ensure that the PTO shaft is always correctly fitted and
locked into place.
Before connecting the PTO shaft, ensure that the PTO
speed (rotational frequency) and directions of rotation
are in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
Before engaging the PTO drive, make sure all people
and animals are clear from the machine. Never engage
the PTO drive when the tractor engine is stopped.
When uncoupling the machine, rest the PTO shaft on the
support specially provided, and replace protective co ver
on the PTO stub of the tractor.
Read and follow the instructions in the operator's m anual
provided with the PTO shaft.
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Precautions during manoeuvres
When moving the machine from the transp ort position to
the working position and vice versa, make sure that
nobody is within the machine pivoting area.
Remote controlled components
Danger of crushing and shearing can exist when
components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic
controls. Keep away from these danger zones.
Safety decals
Safety warning decals to respect, are placed in pictorial
form on various parts of the machine. They are there to
warn you of potential dangers and to tell you how to
avoid accidents.
Always keep the safety decals clean and readable, and
replace them when they are worn, damaged, missing or
illegible.
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Waste disposal
Respect the environment! Never spill pollutants (oil,
grease, filters etc.) on the ground neither pour them
down the drain or discard them in any other place where
they could pollute the environment. Never throw away or
burn a tire. Always take waste to specialized recycling or
waste disposal centers.
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Precautions for maintenance and repair
work
Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting,
maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the
PTO drive, turn off the engine , remove ignition k ey and
wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop
and apply park brake.
Rest the machine on the ground, release the pressure
from the hydraulic circuit and leave the machine to cool
down.
Make sure that the parts of the machine that need to be
lifted for maintenance or repair work are firmly propped
up.
Before any work is done on th e electric circ uit or befo re
any electric welding is carried out on the attached
machine, disconnect the machine from the tractor
electrical circuit. Also disconnect alternator and battery
terminals.
Repairs on elements under pressure or tension (springs,
pressure accumulators, etc.) must only be carried out by
competent persons with regulation equipment.
Wear the appropriate protective clothing for the work in
hand (gloves, shoes, goggles, helmet, ear-protectors,
etc.).
Do not solder, weld or use a blow torch near fluids under
pressure or inflammable products.
For your own safety and for correct machine operation,
only use original manufacturer parts.
It is strongly recommended to have your machine
checked by your Kuhn dealer after each season,
especially tools and their attaching hardware.
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Projection of stones and foreign objects
For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a
cab. Never start the machine when there are people
nearby. Even when the machine is used in accordance
with its purpose, objects may be projected. Stones and
other foreign objects projected by the moving parts can
travel a considerable distance. Keep all persons and
animals away from the danger zone.
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Precautions for machine use
Before use, check the condition of the fasteners in
accordance with the instructions contained in this
manual.
Keep all persons and animals away from the danger
zone. Check that nobody is within the side marker
operating area on headlands.
Stay a safe distance from the machine when the cuttin g
tools are in movement.
Never work in reverse.
Stay away from the machine until all moving parts have
come to a complete standstill.
Check the entire machine for any damage before
resuming work.
Never engage the tractor PTO drive when the machine
is in transport position.
If the machine hits an obstacle, disengage the PTO
drive, stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete
standstill. Check the entire machine for any damage
before resuming work.
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Precautions to take with crop protection
products
Keep crop protection products away from children.
Do not clean outlets, spreaders, tubes or other small
parts by blowing with the mouth. When using crop
protection products, never smoke or eat.
All precautions must be taken to prevent hopper from
overflowing and products from flowing outside the
treatment area.
Booms and tanks are to be drained in all cases over the
areas under cultivation in accordance with regulatory
provisions.
Keep machine control and handling devices clean and
make sure to wash your hands prior to using these
devices.
Rinse and pierce packagings to prevent them from being
reused.
Find out about and comply with the instructions on the
use of crop protection products with regards to their
possible harmfulness for insects and wildlife, especially
for pollinating insects.
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Consulting and respecting the rules given in the
operating instructions, the safety files and in the advice
documents is the basis of behaving responsibly.
Store crop protection products in a place with a leakproof
floor enabling to recover product leaks.
Body protection
Wear waterproof clothing whenever there is a risk of
splashing from or contact with crop protection products,
even in diluted form. Wear specific protective clothing
(suit, gloves, boots, glasses, mask) when handling
phytosanitary products).
Wear gloves that are resistant to the various
components contained in the products (ultranitrile
gloves). Neoprene gloves are required in the presence
of ketone in the formulations.
Strictly avoid certain materials such as late x or PVC. A
watertightness indicator is insufficient.
Replace gloves as soon as they present signs of wear.
Store the gloves in a place well away from the products.
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Use special protection suits resistant to the products.
Wear a respiratory protection when preparing the spray
mixture or spraying certain products.
Check that the respiratory protections are fitted with
filters.
Change cartridges every 40h during intensive use
periods.
Replace respiratory protection at least once per year.
Anti-dust masks do not protect sufficiently
against phytosanitary products.
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Toxic substances
It is recommended to have a first-aid kit within reach.
Avoid all skin, eyes and mouth contact with products
such as fuels, oils, solvents, antifreeze and cleaning
products. Most of them contain harmfull substances.
In case of an incident, seek medical advice.
Follow to the letter all instructions given on the safety
decals of toxic substance containers.
Compatibility of phytosanitary products
and microgranulators
There are no known contraindication of incompatibility
between solid phytosanitary products and the material
used in the microgranulator assembly.
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3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine
Location of safety decals
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Description of safety decals
Operating instructions (1)
The operators' manual contains all the information
necessary for using the machine safely. It is imperative
to read and comply with all instructions.
Working on the machine (2)
Before leaving the tractor or before adjusting,
maintaining or repairing the machine, disengage the
PTO drive, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and
wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop
and apply park brake.
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Body crushing (3)
The side markers must always be locked for transport.
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