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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
KN103DGB B
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KN103DGB B
- English - 11-2009

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL KN103DGB B Power harrows KN103DGB B - English - 11-2009...

  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    Designated use of the machine HRB353D / HRB403D power harrows must only be used for work for which they have been designed: Seedbed preparation on ploughed ground or in min-tilled ground with or without simultaneous seeding.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Contents Dear Owner ........................1 Contents..........................2 Identification of the machine..................4 Front view............................4 Rear view............................4 Model identification plate ........................5 Optional equipment..........................6 Safety..........................8 Description of symbols used in this document................8 Safety instructions ...........................9 Location and description of safety decals on the machine ............16 Road safety equipment and recommendations................20...
  • Page 5 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Instructions for work ....................51 Putting the machine into work position ..................51 Adjustments in working position....................51 Machine use............................ 52 Optional equipment ..................... 54 Sets of gearwheels......................... 54 Standard linkage ..........................55 Hydraulic lift linkage ........................56 Hydraulic lift linkage stroke limiters.....................

  • Page 6: Identification Of The Machine

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Identification of the machine 1. Front view 2. Rear view Identification of the machine...

  • Page 7: Model Identification Plate

    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. HRB353D HRB403D Type: HRB353D / HRB403D Serial no.: Identification of the machine...

  • Page 8: Optional Equipment

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 4. Optional equipment Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your machine: HRB353D and HRB403D Kit no. 1237420: Set of gearwheels (19 and 26 teeth matching gears). Kit no. 1237650: Set of gearwheels (17 and 28 teeth matching gears).
  • Page 9 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D HRB353D Kit no. 1238840: Track eradicator mounting yokes. Kit no. 1238670: Front or rear levelling bar. Kit no. 1237310: Semi-automatic front linkage category 2. Kit no. 1237320: Semi-automatic front linkage category 3. HRB403D Kit no. 1238850: Track eradicator mounting yokes.

  • Page 10: Safety

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $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. This symbol is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in machinery damage.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 12 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.).
  • Page 13 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.
  • Page 14 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.
  • Page 15 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.
  • Page 16 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.
  • Page 17 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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.

  • Page 18: Location And Description Of Safety Decals On The Machine

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 3. Location and description of safety decals on the machine Location of safety decals HRB353D Safety...
  • Page 19 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D HRB403D Safety...
  • Page 20 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 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)
  • Page 21 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Do not step on the machine (5) Do not step on the machine: Risk of falling or damaging the protection device. Safety...

  • Page 22: Road Safety Equipment And Recommendations

    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.

  • Page 23: Machine Specifications

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Machine specifications 1. Description and glossary Gearbox Roller Scraper bar Side deflector Blade lower links Blade holder PTO shaft Trough Machine specifications...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 2. Technical specifications 353D 403D Coupling device 3 point linkage category 2 and 3 PTO speed 1000 min Number of rotors Number of blades right / left 12 / 12 14 / 12 Working width 3.50 m (11’6’’)

  • Page 25: Required Equipment

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 3. Required equipment Primary PTO shaft The machines are factory fitted with one of the following PTO shafts: (Part no. 4600547) 1 3/8’’ - 6 spline pto shaft. (Part no. 4600548) 1 3/8’’ - 21 spline pto shaft.
  • Page 26 - To improve seedbed levelling. The machines are factory fitted with one of the following rollers: Maxicrumbler roller: HRB353D: Part no. 1238630 HRB403D: Part no. 1209170 The Maxicrumbler roller is adapted to dry or slightly wet soils. This equipment is not recommended when the power harrow is used in combination with a seed drill.
  • Page 27 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Packer PK2 roller: HRB353D: Part no. 1237020 HRB403D: Part no. 1237030 The Packer PK2 roller is adapted to soils which are subject to capping or very clayey and sticky. The roller is fitted with a scraper bar. Scraper plates are located between the rows of studs to ensure roller cleaning.

  • Page 28: Sound Levels

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 4. 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:...

  • Page 29: Putting Into Service

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Putting into service 1. Coupling and uncoupling Description of coupling elements HRB353D Category 3 linkage - 2 step hitch pins diameter 28 mm (1.10’’) and 37 mm (1.45’’) for lower links. - A top link hitch pin diameter 32 mm (1.26’’) (Category - A PTO shaft.
  • Page 30 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Preparing the tractor The machine adapts to tractors fitted with a 3-point hitch coupler category 2 or 3. The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a nominal speed of 1000 min The power harrow can also be used with tractors...
  • Page 31 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Parallelism of lower linkage arms Adjust tractor lift rods so that lower linkage arms are at equal height from ground. Preparing the machine (HRB403D) Categories of linkage The lower coupling yokes can be placed in 2 different positions: •...
  • Page 32 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjustment - Remove screw (1). - Remove pin (2). - Position yoke (3) and spacer (4) in the required position. - Insert pin (2). - Reinstall screw (1). Torque screw (1) to 6 daN m (44 lbf ft).
  • Page 33 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Set back or forward position of lower coupling yokes The lower coupling yokes can be placed in 2 different positions: Set back position (a): Allows to bring the machine's centre of gravity closer to the tractor when the power harrow is used in combination with an additional machine.
  • Page 34 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjustment - Remove screw (1). - Remove pin (2). - Fit lower coupling yoke (3) in the required position. - Insert pin (2). - Reinstall screw (1). Torque screw (1) to 6 daN m (44 lbf ft).
  • Page 35 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Coupling the machine HR353D - Remove the lower hitch pins. - Position lower links in accordance with tractor attachment category. • Category 2 linkage (a) (Position only to be used on exceptional occasions) L = 825 mm (2’8’’) (approximately).
  • Page 36 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Attach top link with hitch pin. When the tractor is fitted with a standard 3 point attachment category 2, use category 2 upper hitch pins Part no. 52596900 (Available as spare part). When the tractor is fitted with a standard 3 point attachment category 3, use category 3 upper hitch pins Part no.
  • Page 37 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D HR403D - Remove the lower hitch pins. - Position tractor lower links inside machine attachment yokes. - Position ball joints of tractor lower links in line with holes of machine lower yokes. - Insert lower hitch pins and secure them with lynch pins.
  • Page 38 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Insert hitch pin anti-rotation arm (1) in the machine mounting yoke and secure with lock pin. Putting into service...
  • Page 39 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Primary PTO shaft Make sure that the PTO shaft is correctly adjusted, to avoid premature wear and tear. Separate the two half PTO shafts and connect them to the machine's input shaft and to the tractor PTO stub.
  • Page 40 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D To avoid serious accidents, the PTO drive shaft guards must be properly in place and fixed with the chains provided. Attach PTO shaft guard chain in hole (1) on machine side. Immediately replace any worn or damaged guard.
  • Page 41 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D If a foreign object gets caught in the machine: Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the machine, switch off the tractor engine, remove ignition key, wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and apply park brake.
  • Page 42 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Fitting the cam type cut-out clutch. Regularly check that there is no play between the cam type cut-out clutch and its shaft. With the clamp cone disassembled: - Slide cam type cut-out clutch on shaft and align clamp cone housing with the shaft circular groove.
  • Page 43 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Spring cartridge adjustment: - Measure dimension L (Using a vernier caliper). - Note : On first removal of the slip clutch, use Graph below to determine measurement L. The measure L will usually be found to be between 51.7 and 52.5 mm (2.03’’...
  • Page 44 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Secure hexagonal (6 faces) head screw (1) of spring cartridge in a vice. - Remove pin (2). - Tighten or loosen nut (3). - Refit pin (2). - Grease all components. - Reinstall the assembly and make sure that the cams...
  • Page 45 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjusting the machine Lateral adjustment of the lower linkage arms - Balance the play on either sides of the lift linkage and lock lower link stabilizers. Front/rear machine levelling Adjust the top link length so that the machine is horizontal with regards to the ground.
  • Page 46 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Rotor speed adjustment The rotor speed can be adjusted by inverting the standard gearwheels or by using optional gearwheel sets. - Select required rotor speed from the following chart. Refer to the decal fitted on the machine:...
  • Page 47 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Reduce top link length to slightly tilt the machine forward. - Remove screws (1) and gearbox cover (2). - Position gearwheels according to the required speed. - Clean and reassemble the unit. Check O-ring is correctly positioned within gearbox cover.
  • Page 48 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjusting the roller scrapers Standard plate The scraper plates are factory preset on a reference roller. The scraper bar is factory fitted with: - Packer PK2 roller: Non coated plates (Part no. 52532130). - Maxipacker roller: Hard coated plates (Part no.
  • Page 49 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Nylon scraper plate - Packer PK2 roller: Nylon scraper plate (Part no. 52570200). - Maxipacker roller: Nylon scraper plate (Part no. 52592300). The nylon scraper plate is permanently in contact with the roller tube for cleaning it.
  • Page 50 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjusting the side deflectors The deflector position must be adapted to: - The working depth. - The blade wear. The deflectors are factory fitted in the lower position (a). - Loosen screw (1). - Remove screw (2).
  • Page 51 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Uncoupling the machine Park the machine on an even fairly level ground. When track eradicators are fitted on the machine, they must be raised before parking the machine. - Lower the tractor three-point linkage to rest the machine on the ground.

  • Page 52: Instructions For Transport

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $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.

  • Page 53: Instructions For Work

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Instructions for work 1. Putting the machine into work position Before placing the machine in working position: - Check that nobody is within the machine pivoting area. - If there is someone, make sure the person moves away.

  • Page 54: Machine Use

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 3. Machine use Before leaving tractor 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.
  • Page 55 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Groundspeed Groundspeed must be adapted to the encountered working conditions. Instructions for work...

  • Page 56: Optional Equipment

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Optional equipment 1. Sets of gearwheels With this equipment, additional rotor speeds may be obtained. Kit no. 1237420 Set of 19 and 26 teeth gearwheels. Kit no. 1237650 Set of 17 and 28 teeth gearwheels.

  • Page 57: Standard Linkage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 2. Standard linkage Kit no. 1246020 This equipment allows an additional machine to be coupled. The equipment is composed of: • A mechanical 3-point linkage. Adjustment Overhang: - Loosen bolts (1). - Place lower link (2) in the required position.

  • Page 58: Hydraulic Lift Linkage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 3. Hydraulic lift linkage Kit no. 1246030 This equipment allows an additional machine to be coupled. This equipment is used to reduce the combination's overhang when fitting an additional machine. The equipment is composed of: •...
  • Page 59 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Description of safety decals Crushing area (1) Never operate in an area where there is a crushing risk before all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Additional machine lowering (2) Make sure that the additional machine rests on the...
  • Page 60 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjustment Categories of linkage: The hydraulic attachment can be adapted for additional machines with a standard linkage category 1 or 2. - Category 1 linkage adaptation: (a) • A = 683 mm (2’2’’). - Category 2 linkage adaptation: (b) •...
  • Page 61 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Overhang: The combination overhang can be reduced by 220 mm (8.7’’). Position (a): Factory setting. Position (b): Maximum overhang. Position (c): Minimum overhang. - Remove bolts (1). - Place hydraulic attachment frame (2) in the required position.
  • Page 62 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Parking When parking the power harrow/additional machine unit, make sure that the additional machine is lowered first. Instructions for transport Putting the machine into transport position From the working position: - Uncouple the PTO shaft (between the power harrow and the additional machine).

  • Page 63: Hydraulic Lift Linkage Stroke Limiters

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 4. Hydraulic lift linkage stroke limiters Kit no. 1246040 This equipment prevents damage to the PTO transmission shaft when lifting an additional implement which is PTO driven. Adjustment - Couple up the PTO shaft (between the power harrow and the additional machine).

  • Page 64: High Capacity Hydraulic Lift Linkage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 5. High capacity hydraulic lift linkage Kit no. 1239140 This equipment allows an additional machine to be coupled. The equipment is composed of: • A 3-point hydraulic attachment category 2. Lift capacity of approximately 3300 daN (7275 lbf) for a tractor pressure of 180 bar (2610 PSI).
  • Page 65 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Description of safety decals Crushing area (1) Never operate in an area where there is a crushing risk before all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Additional machine lowering (2) Make sure that the additional machine rests on the...
  • Page 66 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Adjustments Attachment brackets: The attachment hooks can be fitted in 3 different positions to obtain best adaptation of the additional machine. - Loosen screw (3). - Remove bolt (2) and nut (1). - Place hook (4) in the required position.
  • Page 67 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Hydraulic stroke limiting device: This device prevents damage to the PTO transmission shaft when lifting an additional implement which is PTO driven. Adjustment - Couple up the PTO shaft (between the power harrow and the additional machine).
  • Page 68 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Parking When parking the power harrow/additional machine unit, make sure that the additional machine is lowered first. Instructions for transport Putting the machine into transport position From the working position: - Remove the hydraulic attachment stroke limiter chain.

  • Page 69: Track Eradicators

    The track eradicators reduce tractor wheel marks in the seedbed. The equipment is composed of: - A set of tine holders • HRB353D: Kit no. 1238840. • HRB403D: Kit no. 1238850. - A set of 2 track eradicator tines: • With...
  • Page 70 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D The track eradicators are fitted with an overload mechanism should they encounter an obstacle: - With traction bolt overload mechanism: Bolt breaks: Part no. 80131051 Nut: Part no. 80201030 - With spring overload mechanism: The track eradicator automatically resets to its work position after having cleared the obstacle.

  • Page 71: Front Or Rear Levelling Bar

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 7. Front or rear levelling bar HRB353D: Kit no. 1238670. HRB403D: Kit no. 1238680. The levelling bar can be fitted to the front or rear of the machine. Fitting and adjusting the levelling bars. Fit levelling bars so that their angled edges face towards the machine front (direction of travel).

  • Page 72: Front Semi-Automatic Linkage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 8. Front semi-automatic linkage HRB353D : Kit no. 1237310. HRB403D : Kit no. 1237950. Category 2 linkage. This equipment is not recommended when the power harrow is used in combination with a seed drill. HRB353D : Kit no. 1237320.

  • Page 73: Adaptation Parts For Venta Lc

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 9. Adaptation parts for VENTA LC Kit no. 1286369 This equipment enables integrating a VENTA LC seed drill to the machine. 10. Adaptation parts for VENTA AL and VENTA TI This equipment enables integrating a VENTA AL or VENTA TI to the machine.

  • Page 74: Adaptation Parts For Integra (Hrb403D)

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 11. Adaptation parts for INTEGRA (HRB403D) This equipment enables integrating a INTEGRA seed drill to the machine. Kit no. 1616369 - Floating adaptation guided by the roller (Packer PK2 roller and Maxipacker roller). Kit no. 1616373 - Rigid adaptation.

  • Page 75: Maintenance And Storage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Maintenance and storage Before leaving tractor before adjusting, maintaining repairing 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.

  • Page 76: Cleaning The Machine

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 2. Cleaning the machine Regularly check that there are no foreign objects wrapped around blade holder(twine, wire, crop residues,...). To prevent premature bearing housing wear, remove foreign bodies wrapped around them. - Regularly check side deflectors.
  • Page 77 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Maxipacker roller : (b) • Unscrew the 7 nuts (1). • Remove the 3 tensioning devices (2). • Slide lever in sleeves (3). • Pivot scraper bar using lever. • Clean and reassemble the unit.

  • Page 78: Lubrication

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D 3. Lubrication Except for the secondary PTO shaft lubrication, the machine must be placed in transport position for all maintenance operations. Clean grease nipples before greasing. Lubricate with SHELL multi-purpose grease grade NLGI 2. Primary PTO shaft Every 250 hours or at the end of the season: - U-joints (1).
  • Page 79 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Trough The trough is lubricated for life with grade NLGI 0 SHELL ALVANIA WR0 semi-fluid grease (extreme pressure). Quantity: - HRB353D: 27 kg (59.5 lb) - HRB403D: 31 kg (68.3 lb) Maintenance and storage...
  • Page 80 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Draining: Gearbox Before draining oil, operate the machine for a few minutes so that the oil warms up. The gearbox is lubricated with 5 L (1.32 US gal) of SHELL SPIRAX A extreme-pressure gear oil with viscosity grade 80W90 and API grade GL5.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Grease: - Roller bearing housings. 4. Maintenance Before leaving tractor before adjusting, maintaining repairing 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.
  • Page 82 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Checking the blades and their mounting hardware Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine KUHN parts. Blades Replace blades in the following cases: - When the degree of wear L reaches 150 mm (6’’).
  • Page 83 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Blade replacement Before leaving tractor 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 - Clean the blade holder to clear the lynch pin.
  • Page 84 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Replace worn blades. Blade rotating to the left (2): - Standard blade: (Part no. K2500071). - DURAKUHN blade: (Part no. K2502260). - Long blade (special for potatoes): (Part no. K2502060). Blade rotating to the right (1): - Standard blade: (Part no.

  • Page 85: Storage

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D - Reassemble the unit. - Check the condition of the lynch pin (replace it if necessary) Part no. 50086310. - Proceed same way on each rotor. Fixing elements Check the condition of the lynch pins after each blade replacement.

  • Page 86: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Trouble shooting guide Problem Cause Remedy Top link of 3-point hitch badly Position top link parallel to Noisy drive when lifting the positioned/adjusted lower linkage arms machine Excessive lifting height Limit the lift linkage stroke...
  • Page 87 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Machine clogging due to Rear levelling bar mounted in ground build up between rotors Remove rear levelling bar wet conditions and levelling bars Incorrectly adjusted or worn out Adjust each scraper plate scraper plates Clean scrapers by pivoting...

  • Page 88: Limited Warranty

    Power harrows HRB353D - 403D $Limited warranty Limited warranty...
  • Page 89 Power harrows HRB353D - 403D Limited warranty...

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