OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JN001AGB K
Shredders
TL120-150-180
JN001AGB K
- English - 11-2009
Shredders
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$Dear Owner
In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand th is manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts ar e manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.
About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.
Designated use of the machine
The TL shredders must only be used for the work for which they have been designed: upkeep of lawns and
parks.
Dear Owner
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$Contents
Dear Owner.....................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Identification of the machine.........................................................................................4
Front view..........................................................................................................................................4
Rear view.. ................................................................................. ........................................................4
Model identification plate ................................................................................................................5
Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................5
Safety...............................................................................................................................6
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................6
Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................7
Location and description of safety decals on the machine .......................................................15
Road safety equipment and recommendations...........................................................................18
Machine specifications................................................................................................19
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................19
Technical specifications......... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................................................20
Sound levels ......... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... .........................................20
Putting into service......................................................................................................21
Coupling and uncoupling..............................................................................................................21
Instructions for transport............................................................................................27
Putting the machine into transport position................................................................................27
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Conformity with the road regulations...........................................................................................27
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Instructions for work...................................................................................................28
Putting the machine into work position............. ..........................................................................28
Adjustments in working position..................................................................................................29
Machine use....................................................................................................................................30
Optional equipment.....................................................................................................32
Category 1 ASAE 5279 Quick Hitch Compatible.........................................................................32
Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 33
Cleaning the machine....................................................................................................................34
Lubrication............................................................................................ ..........................................34
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................38
Storage............................................................................................................................................43
Limited warranty..........................................................................................................44
Contents
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1. Front view
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$Identification of the machine
2. Rear view
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Identification of the machine
3. Model identification plate
Please write below the type and serial number of the
machine. This information is to be indicated to the dealer
for all spare parts orders.
Type: TL
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Serial no.:
4. Optional equipment
Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your
machine:
Kit no. 1556928: Category 1 ASAE 5279 Quick Hitch Compatible.
Identification of the machine
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$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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Safety
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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 fo r 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 current le gislation concerning accident prevention, wo rk safety
and public traffic circulation.
Designated use of the machine also means following operation, maintenance and repair recommendations
given by the manufacturer, and using only genuine spare parts, equipment a nd acce sso ries, as r ecom mended
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 re sulting from machine modifications carried out
by the operator himself or by a third party without previous written agreement from the manufacturer.
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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 traine d
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 key 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 defenders,
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 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 change s
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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Safety
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 the
local regulations for special transportation of oversize
equipment.
Gross weight and weight per axle
Check that the tractor's authorized gross weigh t as well
as its lift capacity and maximum weight per axle are not
exceeded.
If necessary, add ballast weights to the front or to the
rear to preserve the steering and braking efficiency.
The front axle load (1) must never, under any
circumstances, be less than 20% of the tractor's unladen
weight.
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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.
Lights and indicators.
Before transporting the machine on public road s, ensure
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.
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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 unpro tecte d 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 recommendat ion s.
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 cover
on the PTO stub of the tractor.
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Safety
Read and follow the instructions in the operator's ma nual
provided with the PTO shaft.
Precautions during manoeuvres
When moving the machine from the transport 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 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, never pour them
down the drain and never discard them in any other
place where they could pollute the environment. Never
throw away or burn a tyre. Always take waste to
specialized recycling or waste disposal centers.
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 key and
wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop
and apply park brake.
Rest the machine on the gr ound, 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 the electric circuit or before
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 defenders,
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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Safety
Projection of stones and foreign objects
For driver safety, always use a tractor equipped with a
cab.
Keep the ground to be mown or shredded free from
foreign objects.
Avoid using the shredder on stony or rocky ground. If this
is not possible, take extra safety precautions, such as:
- Fit polycarbonate screens inside the tractor cab's side
and rear windows, or install narrow mesh guards on
their exterior.
- Increase the cutting height to avoid contact with
stones or rocks.
- Never start the shredder 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 movin g parts can tr avel
a considerable distance. Keep all persons and animals
away from the danger zone.
Guards on the machine help reduce the risks of
projection. Therefore, make sure that all shredder
protection devices are in place and good condition prior
to using the machine.
Check the guards regularly. Immediately replace any
damaged or missing protection.
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Precautions for machine use
Before using the shredder, inspect cutting tools (knives,
hammers, flails) and their attachment hardware in
accordance with the instructions given in the present
manual. Immediately replace any worn, damaged or
missing cutting tool or element. For your safety, only use
genuine parts !.
Check the guards regularly. Immediately replace any
damaged or missing elements.
Before engaging the PTO drive, lower the machine on
the ground. Make sure all the guards are in place. Keep
all persons and animals away from the danger zone.
Stay a safe distance from the machine when the cutting
tools are in movement.
Never work in reverse.
After the power source has stopped, the rotors can
continue turning for a time. Stay away from the machine
until all moving parts have come to a complete standstill.
If an obstacle is hit, 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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Safety
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)
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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.
Projections (3)
Stones and other debris pro jected by the moving parts
can travel a long distance. Always stay at a safe distance
from the machine.
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Safety
Rotary tools (4)
Keep away from rotating elements and from the machine
all the time the engine is running, the PTO drive is
engaged and the rotors are turning.
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4. Road safety equipment and recommendations
The road safety equipment is mounted in the factory or
by your authorized Kuhn dealer according to current
safety regulations. Always keep to the legal speed limit
for driving a tractor-machine assembly on public roads.
The rear safety device comprises:
- 2 red reflectors (1).
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$Machine specifications
1. Description and glossary
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1 : Three point frame 2 : Hitch pin
3 : Swinging yoke 4 : Drive shaft guard
5 : Side guard 6 : Gearbox
7 : PTO shaft support 8 : Roller
9 : Rotor
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2. Technical specifications
TL120 TL150 TL180
Coupling device 3 point, Category 1
Number of universal knives 48 60 72
Number of pallet knives 24 30 36
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Working width with universal
knives
Working width with pallet
knives
Width in working position 1.35 m (4’5’’) 1.60 m (5’3’’) 1.92 m (6’4’’)
Rotor speed 2308 min
PTO speed 540 min
Weight 125kg(276lb) 160kg(353lb) 180kg(397lb)
Power requirement 8kW(11hp) 11 kW (15 hp) 12 kW (16 hp)
Maximum allowable PTO power 13 kW (18 hp) 13 kW (18 hp) 14 kW (19 hp)
1.20 m (3’11’’) 1.46 m (4’9’’) 1.78 m (5’10’’)
1.19 m (3’11’’) 1.45 m (4’9’’) 1.77 m (5’10’’)
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3. Sound levels
Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in:
NF EN 1553 "Agricultural machinery - Self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and trailed - Common
safety recommendations"
Weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level at the driver's seat (closed cabin) L (A) eq:
Tractor only: 71.8 dB(A)
Tractor + machine: 72.2 dB(A)
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$Putting into service
1. Coupling and uncoupling
Description of coupling elements
- A PTO shaft 1 3/8’’ - 6 splines.
- A 3-point hitch.
Preparing the tractor
The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3 point
linkage category 1.
The tractor nominal PTO speed must be 540 min
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Preparing the machine
Axial working position (TL150-180)
The machine can be used in 2 positions:
• Axial position (in line)
• Right offset position
Position of the headstock for axial position (1).
Position of the headstock for offset position (2).
Lateral offset:
• TL 120: No offse t.
• TL 150: 250 mm (10’’).
• TL 180: 158 mm (6 .2 ’’) or 43 8 mm (1’5’’).
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Check the torque setting for the mounting bolts (1) of the
headstock each time there is a change in position:
• Torque to 8 daN m (59 lbf ft).
Check length of PTO shaft after each change
in headstock position.
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Close-up view of hitch pin and nuts.
- Tighten hitch pin mounting nuts to torque:
20 daN m (148 lbf ft).
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Putting into service
Coupling the machine.
- Lower the tractor three-point linkage.
- Attach the lower links to the hitch pins.
- Secure each hitch pin with lynch pin.
- Attach the top link to the pin of the swinging yokes.
- Slightly lift the machine from the ground.
- Adjust stabilizers of lower links to prevent side to side
movements of the machine.
Never attach the top link without using the
swinging yoke or with the swinging yoke
blocked, otherwise the roller supports or the
wheels will be damaged.
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PTO shaft
Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly
adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear.
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The tractor nominal PTO speed must be 540 min
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- Separate the two half PTO shafts and connect them to
the machine's input shaft and to the tractor PTO stub.
- Check the length of the PTO shaft:
• When the PTO shaft is in its maximum overlap
position (retracted), tubes should not butt against
the yokes. As a safety measure, a clearance (L) of
at least 25 mm / 1’’ must be maintained.
• When the PTO shaft is in its maximum extended
position, the tube overlap must be more than
250 mm / 10’’.
If this is not the case:
- Mark length (H) to cut when the transmission is the
maximum overlap position.
- Shorten the guard tubes and the transmission tubes
by the same length.
- Bevel and clean the tubes.
- Grease the inside of the outer tube.
Never operate the PTO shaft at an angle X exceeding
30°.
To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive
shaft guards must be properly in place and
fixed with the chains provided.
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Putting into service
- Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole (1) on machine
side.
Immediately replace any worn or damaged
guard.
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Adjusting the machine
Length of the top link
- Adjust the height of the lift linkage and the length of
the top link until the machine is horizontal or only
slightly higher at the front (This adjustment helps
vegetation to enter).
- Adjust the length of the top link in order to set the
swinging yoke (1) at an angle of 45° when the
machine is in the working position.
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Uncoupling the machine
From the transport position:
- Lower the tractor three-point linkage to rest the
machine on the ground.
- Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor.
- Secure PTO shaft into its' support (1).
- Detach the top link from the machine end.
- Release the lower links.
The machine is uncoupled.
Handling
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When lifting this equipment, use appropriate
lift straps, chains or any other equipment, in
perfect working order, complying with safety
standards in force for this type of equipment,
and with capacities that exceed the total
weight of the unit, as listed in this manual.
The location of lifting points is indicated by a pictorial
(Part no. 09905510).
Use lifting points (1).
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Putting into service
$Instructions for transport
Before placing the machine into transport
position:
Wait until the rotating parts have come to a
complete stop.
1. Putting the machine into transport position
- The transport position is obtained by raising the
tractor's three-point linkage.
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Never engage the tractor PTO drive when t he
machine is in transport position.
2. Conformity with the road regulations
- Check that reflectors are clean.
Before driving the machine on public roads,
ensure that the machine complies with
current highway code regulations.
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$Instructions for work
1. Putting the machine into work position
From the transport position:
- Check that the swinging yoke (1) is at an angle of 45°.
The angle and manoeuvrability of the swinging
yokes (1) enables following irregular ground
contours without using the tractor's lift linkage.
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Instructions for work
2. Adjustments in working position
Working height
The cutting tools must never touch the
ground.
- Lift the machine slightly off the ground.
- Loosen the bolts (1) on the left side of the machine.
- Remove the bolts (1) from the right-hand side of the
machine.
- Place the roller into the holes corresponding to the
required height on the right.
- Re-install bolts (1) on the right without tightening
them.
- Remove the bolts (1) from the left side of the machi ne.
- Place the roller into the holes corresponding to the
required height on the left.
- Re-install bolts (1) on the left without tightening them.
- Tighten all bolts (1) on the right and left side.
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Relationship between the working height and the
roller position:
Holes 1= 13 mm (0.5’’)
Holes 2= 26 mm (1’)
Holes 3= 40 mm (1.6’’)
Holes 4= 50 mm (2’)
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3. Machine use
Before shredding. This zone is defined by a
radius (R) of 10 m (32’10’’) around the
working line of the machine.
Pay particular attention if working on very
uneven grounds: protections may
momentarily be ineffective and allow ejection
of stones or foreign objects over a wide
radius.
If using a tractor with a cab that is not soundproofed or pressurized, the operator must
use individual protection equipment:
Ear protections, if the noise exceeds normal
exposure limits.
Anti-dust mask if working in very dry
conditions or when large quantities of dust
are lifted.
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If the machine starts vibrating oddly during
work, immediately stop and check the
condition of the rotor, the cutting tools and
the balancing ballast. Excessive vibration
can cause physical harm to the user.
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Instructions for work
Before the machine enters vegetation:
- Engage the tractor PTO and slowly increase the
speed up to 540 min
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- Wait until this rotation speed is reached.
Work only in straight lines, raise the machine from the
ground before changing direction.
Check cutting tools before each use and
immediately after hitting an obstacle.
Groundspeed
Groundspeed must be adapted to the encountered
working conditions.
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$Optional equipment
1. Category 1 ASAE 5279 Quick Hitch Compatible
Kit no. 1556928.
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Optional equipment
Before leaving the tractor or before
adjusting, maintaining or repairing the
machine, disengage the PTO drive, turn off
the engine, remove ignition key and wait until
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop and apply park brake.
1. Frequency chart
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$Maintenance and storage
Lubrication intervals are indicated for normal
conditions of use.
Lubrication
Grease:
- Rotor bearings.
- Grease transmission
bearings (1)
Oil change:
- Gearbox
Maintenance
- Check the tightness of
machine headstock bolts.
After the
first 3
hours of
use
Every 4
hours
3
Every 8
hours
3
After the
first 35
hours of
use
Every 100
hours
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- Belt tension.
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2. Cleaning the machine
- Regularly clean the rotor and the machine inner
panels.
3. Lubrication
The pictorials show the points to be greased (Part
no. 09905400).
- Clean grease nipples before greasing.
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Lubricate with SHELL multi-purpose grease
grade NLGI 2
Lubricate with SHELL SAE 90 EP (GL4) gear oil.
PTO shaft
- Every 8 hours:
• U-joints (1).
- Every 20 hours:
• transmission tube (2).
- Every 40 hours:
• guide rings (3)..
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Grease:
- Rotor bearings (1).
- Grease transmission bearings (2).
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Oil change
Gearbox:
Before draining oil, operate the machine for a
few minutes so that the oil warms up.
The angle gearbox is lubricated with SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade
80W90 and API grade GL5.
- TL120-150 = 0.6 l (0.15 US gal).
- TL180 = 0.7 l (0.18 US gal).
When refilling it is recommended to use:
For normal use:
- A mineral base oil with viscosity grade SAE 80W90 or 85W140 and API grade GL5 (SHELL
For intensive use:
- A synthetic base oil, type PAO (Poly-Alpha-Olefins) with a viscosity grade equivalent to SAE
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SPIRAX A 80W90 or SHELL SPIRAX A 85W140).
80W90 or SAE 85W140 and API grade GL5 (SHELL SPIRAX ASX 75W90).
TL120-150:
- Remove drain plug (1) and its washer.
- Use an oil syringe to drain the gearbox.
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the
opening of the filler plug.
- Check the oil level:
• The oil must reach the lower edge of the filling hole.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (3) and its washer.
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Maintenance and storage
TL180:
- Remove drain plug (1) and its washer.
- Use an oil syringe to drain the gearbox.
- Pour the correct oil quantity and quality through the
opening of the filler plug.
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- Check the oil level:
• The oil must reach the lower edge of the filling hole.
- Clean and reinstall drain plug (3) and its washer.
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4. Maintenance
Check gearbox oil level
• Place the machine horizontally.
• Remove level plug (1).
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The oil level must reach lower part of level plug hole: top
up if necessary.
Three point frame
- Check the tightness of machine headstock bolts:
• Torque to 8 daN m (59 lbf ft).
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Maintenance and storage
Check cutting tools and their fixing elements
Cutting tools:
- Check cutting tools before each use in order to:
• guarantee the cutting quality.
• guarantee safety in use.
• avoid risk of damaging the fixing elements.
- Replace cutting tools in the following cases:
Damaged cutting tools (very uneven ground can cause
the knives to crack or warp).
Worn universal knives Part no. 6060006
• The length (L1) of the universal knives must exceed
88 mm (3.5’’).
• The hole L for the securing bolt must not become
oval by more than 16 mm (0.6’’).
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Worn pallet knives Part no. 6064036:
• The length (L1) of the pallet knives must exceed
76 mm (3’’).
• The hole L for the securing bolt must not become
oval by more than 21 mm (0.8’’).
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Fixing elements
- Check the condition of the fixing elements regularly
and also the torque of the knife-fixing bolt:
• Torque to 8 daN m (59 lbf ft).
- Check the fixing elements:
• After hitting an obstacle.
• When knives are replaced.
• At the start of each season.
- The fixing bolts should be changed in the following
cases:
• When there is visible distortion.
• When the thread is damaged or worn.
- Replace the rings and shackles in the following cases:
• When a groove (X) of over 1 mm (0.04’’) has
developed.
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Replacing knives and pallet knives
Immediately replace worn or damaged parts
with genuine KUHN parts.
Replace self-locking nuts after each removal
operation.
- Lower the machine.
- Uncouple PTO shaft on machine side.
- Tip the machine forward: the machine rests on the
headstock for easier access to the rotor.
Partial replacement:
- Replace damaged or worn knives.
- Replace the knives that ar e diametrically opposite to
maintain the existing balance.
- Check that there is still 1 to 2 mm (0.04’’ - 0.08’’) play
between the pair of knives and the supports.
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Total replacement:
- Weigh each pair of universal knives or pallet knives.
- Pair up equally weighted universal knives and pallet
knives so that they can be placed diametrically
opposite.
Put the lighter pairs in the center of the rotor and
the heavier pairs to the edges.
- Fit the knives according to the direction of travel of the
machine.
- Check that there is still 1 to 2 mm (0.04’’ - 0.08’’) play
between the pair of knives and the supports.
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- Checking the balance:
• Tip the machine backwards to put it in working
position.
• Couple the machine to the tractor.
• Slightly lift the machine from the ground.
• Start the PTO drive and increase speed
progressively up to a steady speed of 540 min
• When mounted correctly, the rotor must rotate
without causing the machine to vibrate.
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Belt tension
Check belt tension:
After the first 3 hours of use.
Every 8 hours.
Checking the tension:
- Remove the side guard (1).
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- Apply a force of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) on the belt: the belt
should not deflect more than 3.5 mm (0.13’’) (H).
- Replace side guard (1).
Adjusting the tension:
- Remove the side guard (1).
- Remove the upper protectio n (2).
- Loosen the bolts (3).
- Loosen the nuts (4).
- Turn the adjustment screws (5) and nuts (6) equally
until reaching the optimum tension.
By adjusting (5) and (6) equally, the central
transmission shaft is kept parallel to the rotor
- Tighten bolts (3).
- Tighten nuts (4).
- Replace side guard (1) and top guard (2).
Replace the 2 belts, if the correct tension
cannot be obtained.
TL120 - 150: SPAX 1082.
TL180: SPAX 1107.
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Parallelism of the transmission shaft
Remove side guard.
Place a ruler against the edge of the pulleys:
• The ruler must be in contact with both sides of both
pulleys.
• If the ruler does not touch, use the belt tension
adjusting screws (1) and (2) to make them touch.
Replace the side guard.
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5. Storage
At the end of each season
- Clean the machine thoroughly:
• The rotor.
• The inner panels.
• Remove the side and top guard.
• The bearings: rotor and top roller.
- Remove and service the PTO shaft. Follow the
instructions in the PTO shaft operating manual.
- Check all the knives and fixings, and replace if
necessary.
At the start of each season
- Re-read the operators' manual.
- Check gearbox oil level.
- Check that the machine is greased.
- Check belt tension.
- Make sure all the guards are in place.
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